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Penguin Exhibit

Presented by New England Aquarium at New England Aquarium

Ongoing

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Everyone loves the penguins, and so will you. More than 80 birds live in the massive first-floor exhibit. Explore all around the exhibit, peer through the underwater periscope, play with the penguins at the penguin light station and listen to penguin sounds at the Hear a Penguin interactive panel. Curious visitors can also learn more about penguins at the Penguin Smart Station, participate in a Penguin Presentation or watch a penguin...

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The Aquarium’s penguin exhibit surrounds the Giant Ocean Tank, and can be seen from almost everywhere in the Aquarium. The exhibit holds more than 150,000 gallons of fresh, clean, filtered salt water from Boston Harbor.

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New England Aquarium

Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

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Admission Info:

Included in cost of admission

General Day and Time Info:

9am

Parking:

The Aquarium does not own or operate any garages and all parking rates shown are subject to change without notice.

Some parking tips:

The Boston Harbor Garage is the parking option closest to the Aquarium. Discounted validated rates are available for members, Whale Watch visitors and IMAX patrons. Less expensive parking is available in the area, especially on weekends and holidays—check the table and map below.
Park and take the T. Inexpensive parking is available at major MBTA stations around Boston. The Aquarium is located at the Aquarium stop on the MBTA Blue Line. It's a cost-effective option—and it's better for the environment!
School groups should review the special instructions for bus parking near the Aquarium.

Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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