The New England Aquarium is one of the country's premiere aquariums and is a must see for a group or family when traveling to Boston Massachusetts by bus charter. A day at this Aquarium is an enjoyable learning experience as you view the wonders of the oceans and seas.
On display are marine creatures from all over the world as well as native to the New England area. The Gulf of Maine exhibit provides a look into the weird and beautiful marine life that live off the shores of Maine such as halibut, blue and gold lobsters and the seriously ugly monkfish.
The Giant Ocean Tank is a 24 foot 200,000 gallon exhibit that contains over 120 species from the Caribbean waters. This man made reef houses thousands of colorful sponges, fish and coral including reef sharks, rays, turtles and moray eels. 53 large windows offer views into the reef, and divers hand feed and care for the inhabitants twice a day in full view of the public.
Fresh water fish are on display as well. Fish from all over the world are represented including everything from Atlantic Salmon to Pirahna. The Pirahna exhibit is a chance to learn about these amazing creatures, with over 20 species on display you may learn more than you thought you knew; the exhibit teaches that many Pirahna species are actually vegetarians and not man eaters.
The New England Aquarium offers a Whale Watching boat ride to the waters 30 miles off of Boston to a busy whale and dolphin feeding ground. If you don't see a whale on your first trip, your given a complimentary ticket for another ride.
Groups such as schools and scout troops will find a day at the New England Aquarium a learning experience. There are many exhibits and lectures dedicated to teaching about the various conservation and animal rescue practices used in today's aquariums.
For more details for group services call 617.973.5206 or email them at groupsales@neaq.org. Groups should reserve in advance, so make sure to plan for a stop at the New England Aquarium on your bus charter trip to Boston.
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