Our Most Recent Trip to Mystic Aquarium

Evan had spring break at the end of March and we decided to head to Mystic Aquarium one day for a fun outing. He was excited about taking photos of the marine life and brought along my big camera with both lenses. I used my cell phone and between the two of us we got some really great photos. 

We managed to see the entire aquarium as well as the sea lion show in just about an hour so I'm not sure it was really worth the hour+ drive to get there but we did have fun. Gosh, I can remember when we used to spend ALL day at the aquarium! 

It was crowded and there were some school groups there but they've also taken away several of the smaller exhibits and some areas were closed for refurbishment. It was still fun though.

Evan's photos:








stellar sea lions

California sea lions




Beluga whales


My photos:

sea lion show


more with the belugas


catfish

cownose rays

Japanese spider crabs

seahorse


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Comments

  1. Maria RineerApril 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM

    Great pictures! It looks like a fun outing :).

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  2. HollyApril 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM

    Wow the fish are so pretty and I love that pic you captured of the jelly fish- so so cooll!

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  3. GinaApril 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM

    Looks both fun and educational. I used to love taking my kids to these sorts of places. (:

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  4. Andrea NineApril 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM

    I love a good aquarium! These pictures are just gorgeous! I can’t wait to take the twins one day!

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  5. Kim CarberryApril 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM

    That looks like a fantastic aquarium and a great outing. Brilliant photos. How cool to see the sea lions!

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  6. JoyceApril 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM

    I love the seaport town of Mystic. I've never been to the aquarium there. We took our grandkids to the Chattanooga Aquarium last week and I think it's the best one I've been to. So well done! I feel like Aquariums are always pretty crowded. We got there right as it opened so were ahead of some of the school groups.

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    1. Joanne April 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM

      It is such a cute town. I think aquariums are often crowded too.

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyApril 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM

    I love aquariums. They make for great pictures! I haven't been to Mystic forever!

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  8. csuhpat1April 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM

    That looks like a super fun trip.

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  9. Marsha BanksApril 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM

    What a difference between the two cameras! I love aquariums. There’s always so much color and things happening.

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  10. Kim April 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM

    Oh gosh, I haven't been to Mystic in years. Looks like so much fun and definitely worth a boat ride there this summer!

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    1. Joanne April 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM

      We don't think to get down there that often either and it's really not far for us..

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleApril 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM

    That is a long drive but I always think it's worth it if you have a fun time and time spent together like that is priceless, right?
    XOXO
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne April 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM

      It definitely is. And weirdly for us, an hour is kind of a standard drive to do something "fun" that isn't a hike. My goal is to spend more time at the activity then on the road and then I at least feel like the drive was worth it.

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  12. MichelleApril 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM

    There is something magical about aquariums. I really enjoyed your photos.

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  13. Jennifer JonesApril 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM

    This looks amazing Joanne. Your photo's are fabulous. So much great colour.

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  14. JeanieApril 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM

    This looks like loads of fun. I love aquariums -- and Mystic is one of the best!

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  15. Amy JohnsonApril 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM

    Those are amazing photos. I can't believe you saw everything in an hour. Did you run? :)

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  16. AnonymousApril 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM

    The photos are beautiful.
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  17. Writing SparkleApril 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM

    I haven't visited an aquarium in a long time. Based on the pictures, it looks like a good time.

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  18. Memphis BridgesApril 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM

    Even though I haven't been to one in a while, aqauriums are so fascinating and I love the color in these pictures! Enjoy your Saturday!

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