A shark could have broken out of the tank and bit my face off and I'd still give this 5 stars. The aquarium is a decent size and you move through different areas on a self guided tour. I have never been so up close or felt so immersed in the exhibits at an aquarium than I did here. There are views from above, the side, underneath, and in a big tube (with a glass bottom floor that rocked!)
The octopus put on a show for me while I was watching it and I was mesmerized. I got some good pictures of sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and a clownfish. (Or as I like to call them, "the trannys of the sea.")
I'm thrilled to have an aquarium so close. My only complaint is that it's in the mall. (Ewww.) I also went during the opening weekend so it was packed and a little chaotic, but that's what a grand opening is all about.
Yes, this place is geared towards children, but don't let that scare you off! There is still lots of cool stuff to see.