The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Touch sharks, seals & jellyfish on the waterfront

📍 Norwalk, CT

4.5 (7,315 Google)

📍 10 N Water St, Norwalk, CT

📞 (203) 852-0700

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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is a wonderful place for grandparents and grandkids to explore the wonders of Long Island Sound and beyond! Little ones will be mesmerized by the playful seals, fascinating jellyfish, and a huge variety of fish, making it a truly engaging learning experience for all ages. Kids especially adore the touch tanks where they can gently interact with rays and starfish, and the simulated ocean exploration voyage is always a hit. To make your visit smooth, arrive shortly before opening to secure parking in the garage and avoid the mid-day rush - it's best suited for ages 3 and up!

Grandparent-Friendly Details

Walk-in

Walk-ins welcome

Accessibility

Wheelchair & stroller accessible

Parking

Some difficulty

Noise level

Moderate noise

Typical visit

~2 hours

Best age range

Ages 2–14

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Animal Bingo

Spot: a sleeping animal, one eating, one near water, one with babies, and the biggest animal you see all day.

Animal Olympics

Debate: which animal in the zoo would win at running? Swimming? Climbing? Best argument wins.

Sketch an Animal

Bring a small notebook. Spend 5 minutes sketching one animal each. No talent required — effort counts.

Zookeeper Questions

Make up what you think the zookeeper's daily job involves. What's the hardest part? The best part?

Feeding Time Watch

Find out what time a feeding happens before you arrive and make it the anchor of the day.

Free printable: Zoo Animal Bingo

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Budget & Insider Tips

Grandparent Money Tips

• Annual memberships pay for themselves in 2 visits and often include reciprocal entry at other zoos and aquariums nationwide.
• Pack your own snacks — zoo food runs 3x the normal price. Most allow outside food at designated picnic areas.
• Many zoos offer AARP member discounts alongside military pricing — check before booking online.

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