Shark and Ray Touch Tank at the New England Aquarium

By Jodi on April 19, 2011 in All Ages, Museums, School Vacation

Visitors explore the new exhibit. (Photo: S. Cheng)

The New England Aquarium has just opened the Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank – the largest shark and ray touch tank on the East Coast! Guests can actually reach out and touch cownose rays, bonnethead sharks, Atlantic rays and epaulette sharks – all in an interactive exhibit.

Get your tickets in advance online, or get a museum membership if you think you’ll be at the Aquarium multiple times during the year.

The New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110-3399For more things to do in Boston with kids, check out our Boston event calendar, which is always updated!

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Jodi Grundig has loved traveling since she was a little girl. She's thrilled to be able to combine her love of writing with her love of travel. Jodi resides in Massachusetts with her husband, five-year old son, seven-year old daughter, shelter cat, and Havanese puppy.

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Where	Hyannis, MA
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Where	Buttonwood Park Zoo.
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	Friday, May 18. 2012 08:00 PM
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Where	South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, MA
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