I think there's a ton of negative reviews of this place when it very first opened. As such I had low expectations, but it was honestly a really cool experience. I got to see some amazing creatures like paddlefish and there were a ton of touch pools for things like sturgeon and rays. We did the shark behind the scenes which was kind of just OK. I wish they would have shown them holding the signs and feeding each species. There's a ton to do here outside of the aquarium dealing with restaurants and shopping. They even had live rattlesnakes the day we came. The place was wall to wall parking, which is good because it means they're busy and making money to continue to make additions. I would like to suggest they make the aquas-capes a little more natural. I hope they continue to add exhibits.