OK, enough of the humdrum stuff. As you're transported through 750,000 gallons of water from the various exhibits, you witness many species co-existing and even have the opportunity to get up close. Yes, you can touch some of the sealife. In fact, there's even a hands-on opportunity where you can feed sharks. Don't feed them your hand. That would be bad... for you. I'm sure they'd love it. But don't go for the full experience on your first visit.

The river otter exhibit is a popular attraction. One of the little guys is zipping back and forth almost like he's on a loop. ("I swear he's done this swimming routine before.") He's not exactly performing for onlookers but, well, he kinda is. He seems to like the attention of kids running back and forth as he scoots through the water.

Just when you think you've seen all the wildlife at the aquarium, you turn the corner and discover more swimming (or crawling) friends. It's not just marine life on display. There are some four-legged friends living there, too.