Touching Sharks at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk

by Dagmar Bleasdale on September 1, 2012

Norwalk Aquarium, ConnecticutThere was one thing I definitely wanted to do this summer: take Landon to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. It has been over two years since our last visit.

I had saved a coupon for it that expired yesterday, so we piled in the car and drove 45 minutes to Connecticut, with a short stop at Cottage Antiques at the Gossett Nursery.

Norwalk Aquarium, ConnecticutAnd then the fun began:

Norwalk Aquarium, ConnecticutAt first Landon didn’t want to touch the sharks, and he started with touching the stingrays. Compared to the smooth feeling of dolphins, stingrays feel slimy, whereas the sharks feel like sandpaper.

He later also touched a few sharks. They are hard to reach because they don’t swim by as often.

This was a pretty cool feature the kids loved, seeing the stingrays and sharks from below.

Norwalk Aquarium, Connecticut

Meerkat on his head, why not? Those little guys are so adorable.

Before we went to the IMAX movie Born To Be Wild, we walked outside to see the white alligator. He’s only there until Labor Day. Wonder where he’s going next.

Honestly, I felt terrible for him, all alone out there. I hope he gets to go to a more fun place next.

Spaceship captain.

Norwalk Aquarium, ConnecticutAnother fun day with my little boy. Only three more days and he’ll start first grade. Yikes!

When was the last time you went to the aquarium?

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    Making Our Life Matter September 4, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Oh my, my kids would absolutely love this place. Is it okay to admit that I would too? I hope you have a terrific week!

    My boys started back to school today http://makingourlifematter.com/bts2012/ I am still finding it hard to believe that summer is over!

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