I love the aquarium. I love the location. I love the building. I love the way that it is set up. That said, and everyone else saying--it is a bit expensive. Understandably, because it is not subsidized like the government. I've purchased a membership for the last few years and definitely feel like I get my money's worth out of it. Members get free parking as well.
I love the way that the tanks are set up. They use the provided space in an amazing way. There is something new every time I go, a great variety of animals in beautiful enclosures. I could watch the lion fish all day, and the octopus too, and the sharks. The shark tunnel is just amazing.
The membership is worth it. The aquarium is beautiful and creatively put together.