Saturday, May 25, 2013

Summer starts early on Central Wharf!

Despite wild fluctuations in the weather, summer has definitely arrived on Central Wharf. That's because summertime around these parts means exciting new 3D movies popping up at the Simons IMAX Theatre, food and drinks with a view on the waterfront and amazing marine animals at the New England Aquarium—like the sharks and rays in the touch tank, the goosefish, the baby sharks in our nursery, the octopus and her toys, the fur seals and, of course, Myrtle, in the dazzling Giant Ocean Tank... oh, we could go on and on.

Myrtle is just one of the amazing animals now swimming in the Giant Ocean Tank. More animals are being added to the newly renovated exhibit every day!

Let's start with the spectacular new films coming to the Simons IMAX Theatre. Penguins 3D is making a splash this week with a regal king penguin on his journey of a lifetime. Set against a backdrop of dramatic snowy peaks and glacial crags, Penguins 3D follows one particular brave bird as he waddles past brawling elephant seals and hungry leopard seals in an effort to find his mate amid this colony of half a million penguins. Together they battle the elements to raise a chick in one of the wildest places on Earth. Watch this breathtaking, endearing and ultimately triumphant quest unfold on the largest screen in New England at the Simons IMAX Theatre.


Starting on June 7, get ready for a shark's eye view as you plunge straight into the underwater world of nature's most renowned predator in Great White Shark 3D. See the science at work behind that fearsome toothy grin and discover the importance of this spectacular species. The whole family will enjoy an exhilarating experience that demonstrates how great white sharks are perfectly adapted hunters that play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our oceans. Skip the shark cage and explore our blue planet from the comfort of our IMAX Theatre.


Now let's pop outside to the Aquarium's plaza to find one of Boston's best kept secrets. Where else can you dine in the open air or sip a cold beer just a few steps away from frolicking harbor seals, and where sea breezes and the Boston skyline meet? The Reef is the Aquarium's open-air restaurant and bar that opens this weekend! The menu features many seafood specialties like a steamer bar and lobster rolls, plus crowd-pleasing appetizers and other summer favorites. And of course, the beer and cocktails are delicious!


Now, back to the Giant Ocean Tank: The construction scaffolding is long gone and aquarists are busy building our Caribbean reef community inside the newly renovated tank. You'll find all our sea turtles  swimming among hundreds dazzling reef fish, and even more fish are being added each day.



Soon enough, the penguins will return from vacation. The New Aquarium Experience will be here before you know. With so much to do and see, let us help you get your summer off to an adventurous start! 
Posted by NEAQ at 8:58 AM
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    When will the penguins be back

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    1. NEAQMay 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      Fish are moving out of their temporary home in the penguin exhibit to the newly renovated Giant Ocean Tank every day, which means the penguins will be able to come back very soon! The New Aquarium Experience starts July 1. Hope you'll come by to see them and all the beautiful changes.

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  2. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    So when will the construction be final, and when will you be completely re-opened?

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    1. NEAQMay 30, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      The New Aquarium Experience starts July 1, but there's plenty to see right now. Divers are adding more and more fish and marine animals to the big tank every day!

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  3. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    we are making the trip down for my daughters birthday on June 22nd... i know the complete change is for July 1... how much should we expect to miss out on?

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    1. NEAQJune 4, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      What a happy birthday event! You'll be able to see a lot. We have two brand new IMAX movies. There are already more than a thousand fish in the Giant Ocean Tank now—plus Myrtle. The touch tanks, marine mammal center, jellies, freshwater galleries and octopus exhibits are all open and amazing as well. The top of the big tank will be closed, and you'll also miss seeing the penguins in their ground floor exhibit. But you'll be able to see the little blue penguins in their temporary exhibit.

      Keep tabs on this blog for more updates. Happy soon-to-be birthday!

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