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rjptalk · 10 months

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AN ADVENTURE TO THE NORTH

Here are my comments on our trip to #Toronto #Canada #RogersCentre

Last year we traveled to Toronto for a brief vacation. The following were my comments upon our return. The article below originally appeared on SERENDIPITY. Oh, Canada! by Rich Paschall When I mentioned to some friends that I would be going to Toronto, they asked me if I was going to drive. It is a reasonable question. You can reach there in a little over 8 hours from Chicago. That is assuming…

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#Blue Jays #Canada #Queen Street #Red Sox #Ripley&039;s Aquarium #Toronto #vacation

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wisedreamerreview · 3 years

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Day 242; Footnotes and Photo Evidence of Wonders of the Sea

yes, it was our reflection in the glass. Sorry for the bad photography, the camera on my phone is obviously mediocre at best but these do give one somewhat of an idea of the magic.

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#aquarium #fish #gift #Ripley&039;s Aquarium #sea life #shark #stingray #tanks

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carnetdevoyageduneblogtrotteuse · 2 years

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À Milles Lieues sous les mers au Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

A Milles Lieues sous les mers au Ripley's Aquarium of Canada #Ripleysaquarium @RipleysAquariumCanada @ripleysaquaca @RipleysAquaCA

Si comme Jules Vernes, l’idée vous vient d’aller à vingt mille lieues sous les mers, nul besoin de Nautilus, vous pouvez simplement vous rendre au Ripley’s Aquarium de Toronto. Et je dois dire, celui-ci m’a particulièrement plu. Pourtant, j’en ai déjà visité des aquariums à Lisbonne, à Barcelone, à Paris, mais aucun comme celui-ci. Il a la particularité de représenter tous les milieux aquatiques,…

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focusonthegoodnews · 2 years

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Five baby river otters born at SC’s Brookgreen Gardens zoo

Good News Notes: “Remember Egerton, the adorable baby penguin that hatched at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach in 2020? He’s got competition, big competition. Five, just as cute (dare we say cuter), baby river otters were born last week during the winter storm at Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo in Georgetown. On Tuesday, the zoo’s veterinarian checked on them, and the otter pups are all…

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haveclotheswilltravel · 6 years

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is a family-friendly experience, that includes some fun interactive opportunities! I’ve been to quite a few aquariums in my life now and thought for this post, I could offer some insight into how this aquarium stacks up to others in the country (& world) and if it’s worth the time/money.

And for this experience in Myrtle Beach, it was once again, a mixed basket of adults, teenagers and my little nephew (who is about 1 year and 4 months at the time). So, it truly was an experience for everyone!

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Prices & Location

Location:

1110 Celebrity Circle Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Ticket Prices:

Adults $ 26.99 Child 6-11 $ 16.99 Child 2-5 $ 6.99 Under 2 – free

Discounts are available on their website, click here to purchase & see the latest deals.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Photos & Exhibits

Shark Tunnel

The shark tunnel was the family favorite by far! Like the aquarium in Sydney, there’s a moving walkway to take you slowly through the shark tanks while they swim overhead. Take a look, below, at my little nephew’s face as we went through the shark tunnel. He was amazed, to say the least!

This is what he was looking at, haha.

Seriously, for that experience alone, going to this aquarium was worth it. My little nephew’s expressions were priceless! And you can check out a few more photos, below.

Interactive Exhibits

The next fan favorite was the interactive exhibits. I do believe these rotate, but at the time we were there, Horseshoe Crabs were front and center for touching and information sessions. Did you know Horseshoe Crab blood is bright blue? And that it is very important to the medical world? (I won’t get technical here, but if you’d like to read more about why that is, click here.)

Teenagers, adults and babies all enjoyed touching a Horseshoe Crab!

Interactive Exhibits – Jellyfish!

This is one of the only aquariums I’ve ever been too, where you can touch a jellyfish! I honestly didn’t touch one, just because the line was long and I was starting to get claustrophobic (more on that in a second), but the kids and adults both loved this too!

You can actually touch jellyfish at this aquarium!

Unique Experiences to Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Now, we didn’t actually try any of these experiences, but I thought it was worth mentioning, as they sound pretty neat!

*Sleep with the Sharks *Stingray Experience *Dive with the Sharks *Birthday Parties

Click here for more info on these.

Honest Thoughts on Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach – Is it Worth it?

In Comparison: Ok, so I’ve been to the Shedd Aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, the Dallas Aquarium and the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium . In comparison, the Myrtle Beach aquarium is nowhere near as large as the Shedd Aquarium or Georgia Aquarium. (I believe out of all of these aquariums, the Myrtle Beach one might be the smallest.) If you’re looking to make a trip somewhere solely for the purpose of seeing an aquarium, I’d head to Atlanta or Chicago first.

But, if you have a rainy afternoon in Myrtle Beach or just some kiddos who want to touch some fish and get a close look at sharks, then the aquarium in Myrtle Beach will be worth your time.

Crowds: The day we went the weather wasn’t overly nice or overly bad, and we weren’t there during peak season. (We went at the beginning of April.) But oh my goodness gracious! This place was packed! I do get claustrophobia from time to time and had to actually step out of exhibits because I was starting to get too panicky with the number of people in them. I can’t imagine what this place is like during peak season! (But you could also argue that ALL aquariums are going to feel congested.)

It was REALLY crowded.

Bottom line: If you have kids who are interested in sharks and touching jellyfish, this will be a great way to spend a half day! (You only need a few hours here, really.) However, if you’ve been to other aquariums there isn’t really anything that sets this particular aquarium apart…so, I wouldn’t say you need to go out of your way to see it while you’re in Myrtle Beach.

Has anyone else ever been to Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach? And I’m curious, what’s your favorite aquarium you’ve ever been to? Let me know in the comments!

*If you missed my post on things to do in North Myrtle Beach, click here.

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Sharing my thoughts on Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach + some of the cutest pictures I think I've ever taken, haha. Has anyone else ever been to this aquarium? Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is a family-friendly experience, that includes some fun interactive opportunities! I've been to quite a few aquariums in my life now and thought for this post, I could offer some insight into how this aquarium stacks up to others in the country (& world) and if it's worth the time/money.

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miyin2 · 4 years

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Ruta 23 Día 1: Walking tour, Nathan Phillips Square, Casa Loma, St Lawrence Market & Ripley’s Aquarium

El día anterior llegamos a Toronto a las 10:22pm en vuelo directo desde Chicago. Fue un vuelo corto, de poco menos de dos horas. Aterrizamos en el aeropuerto Billy Bishop, mejor conocido como Toronto City Airport y al salir cogimos el autobús hasta Union Station. El autobús es libre de costo y funciona las 24 horas del día. En la estación compramos tokens del metro, conocido en Toronto como el…

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kgbinwanderland · 5 years

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If you are looking for a fun family activity to do while in Toronto, definitely include the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in your itinerary. It is one of the most visited attractions in downtown Toronto since its opening in October 2013.

We originally planned on visiting the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada on our first sightseeing day in Toronto. However, there was a private event that evening and the aquarium was closing earlier than usual. Even though we would have preferred to do both the CN Tower and the Ripley’s Aquarium on the same day, since the attractions are just beside each other, we didn’t want to feel rushed when we visit the aquarium. Besides, we were still recovering from a bad case of jetlag. So instead we went to the CN Tower and decided to go back the next morning to visit the aquarium.

But first, a family photo by the CANADA sign at the foot of CN Tower.

Travel Tip: We used a Selfie/Mini Tripod for this shot. No more asking strangers to take your photo! It’s handy, affordable and fits most smartphones. You can buy something similar here.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Address: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (open all year round). See their events calendar for the daily Hours of Operation How to get there: The Ripley’s Aquarium is just beside the CN Tower. The easiest way to get to the CN Tower is by Subway (Union Station). From the station, walk west along Front Street to the direction of the tower. If you are traveling by car, there are plenty of parking garages in the area and the rates may vary (between C$15-25). Website: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

See my Suggested Tours in Toronto at the end of this post.

Discovery Centre Overlook

Dangerous Lagoon Overlook

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Ticket Prices (as of Dec 2018)

Timed Ticket If you want to be guaranteed an entry and skip-the-line on your visit (especially during the peak travel season), buy a Timed Ticket. But before you do this, make sure to check their calendar to see if they have a private event the day you want to go. Otherwise, you’re visit may be cut short.

Adult (14+) – C$32 + tax Senior (65+) – C$22 + tax Youth (6 – 13) – C$22 + tax Child (3 – 5) – C$10 + tax

Express Anytime Ticket No definite plans on when to go? Get the Express Anytime Ticket valid for one admission within a year of purchase.

Adult (14+) – C$37 + tax Senior (65+) – C$25 + tax Youth (6 – 13) – C$25 + tax Child (3 – 5) – C$13 + tax

Sharks After Dark Save a little money if you visit the aquarium after 7 PM.

Adult (14+) – C$30 + tax Senior (65+) – C$20 + tax Youth (6 – 13) – C$20 + tax Child (3 – 5) – C$7 + tax

Sea The Sky Combo CN Tower + Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada for one great ticket price! You don’t even have to visit both attractions on the same day. This combo ticket is only available for online purchase and should give you General Admission access on both sites.

Adult (13 – 64) – C$58 + tax Senior (+65) – C$45 + tax Child (4 – 12) – C$37 + tax

Aquarium / Niagara Believe It or Not! Combo

This combo ticket gives you general admission at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and Ripley’s Believe it or Not! in Niagara Falls. Great deal if you plan on visiting both attractions

Adult – C$44.98 + tax Child (13 and under) – C$29.98 + tax

The Ripley’s Aquarium also plays host to different events throughout the year so it’s worth considering going to one of these events during your visit for an extra special experience.

I completely forgot how much the Souvenir Guidebook costs. I think it was around C$2-3. Honestly, the information there is just about the same thing you’ll find on the official website, so it really is just a souvenir of your visit.

Just like our visit to the CN Tower, there was no line at the ticket counter so it was a breeze buying the tickets and entering the aquarium.

Our first stop, the Canadian Waters on the upper level.

I remember the first time my husband and I took our little girl at an aquarium in Guam, she was so scared of the unfamiliar dark aquarium tunnels that she did not have fun at all! Even though she loved that “Baby Shark” song (if you’re a parent of a young child, you’ll know which song I’m referring to), she refused to even glance at the mini shark and we ended up rushing our way out of the aquarium.

This time around, she enjoyed every bit of the aquarium experience. She had fun pointing out the different types of fish and made it a point to stop by and check out the little fun activities scattered throughout the aquarium.

Adults can also participate in the fun. The Catch of the Day weighing scale will tell you exactly how much you will cost if you were a tuna based on your weight. What a fun way to learn new things!

This massive Kelp Forest was fun and impressive to look at!

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The Rainbow Reef, true to its name, showcases a variety of coral reefs and over a hundred fish species in every color imaginable.

Next stop is the tunnel aquarium that goes into the Dangerous Lagoon. The left side of the tunnel has a slow-moving conveyor belt in case you want to take a closer look at the aquatic animals! You can skip this part and just walk normally if you want to move ahead of the crowd.

What did I say about adults having fun inside the aquarium? You’ll actually see more adults than kids trying to crawl into this glass tube.

The Ripley’s Café is right on the Discovery Centre. The Discovery Centre has plenty of activities for kids including a clownfish slide and a horseshoe crab touch pool. There’s also a water table where kids can spin and turn mechanisms that simulate the lock system of the Great Lakes.

And of course, everybody asks, where’s Nemo?

Can you find Dory too?

There was also an ongoing exhibit at the time of our visit called Curious Creatures which features some artifacts and stories from the life of Robert Ripley. It gives the visitors a little preview of what to expect from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Well hello there, stingrays!

The Planet Jellies is definitely one of the popular galleries! The color-changing backlit of their tank adds to the mesmerizing effect of the jellies.

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The Life Support Systems Gallery gives us an insight into how this whole aquarium operation works. It’s amazing to learn how they clean and recycle the water coming in and out of the exhibits. You can see the live water stats and conditions as you walk through the huge filter tanks.

There’s also a plastic bottle installation currently on display to raise awareness about the ocean plastic pollution.

Right at the very end of the tour is the Shoreline Gallery where you can see the stingrays up close, and possibly even gently touch one!

And lastly, the gift shop. Plenty of sea-themed items that you can buy as souvenirs or gifts for friends at home. My happy daughter took home a couple of books given by her great-aunt.

We spent a total of two hours inside the aquarium which was more than enough time to explore all the areas. If you’re not in a hurry, I’d say give it one more extra hour to fully enjoy everything that the aquarium has to offer!

They say that the best day and time to visit is during the weekdays and either before 11:00 AM or after 4:00 PM. You may want to take note of these if you are traveling during the summer to avoid the crowd.

Thanks for reading my travel diary on the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Up next on our itinerary are Eaton Centre, Nathan Phillips Square, St. Lawrence Market and the Gooderham (Flatiron) Building. So stay tuned!

Have you been to the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada? Share your experience by leaving a comment below!

Suggested tours:

Toronto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Downtown Toronto Bike Tour 7 Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto

Check out my other posts about our Toronto, Quebec City, and Montreal Road Trip below:

Day 1: Toronto Islands and CN Tower Toronto, Quebec City, and Montreal Sample Itinerary Toronto Airbnb Review: Richmond Hill Townhouse

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imaginerding · 7 years

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is a great addition to your Dollywood and Gatlinburg trip. Whether you’re with a family or traveling as adults, the aquarium is impressive and offers something for everyone. The aquarium takes about three hours to experience everything and there is a small quick-service restaurant called Feeding Frenzy near the sting ray exhibit…

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rjptalk · 2 years

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TORONTO ADVENTURE

TORONTO ADVENTURE #RogersCentre #vacation #aquarium

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wisedreamerreview · 3 years

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August Thirtieth; May We Always Be Awake to the Wonders

Shark!! One place that I have been fascinated and amazed by since the first visit, is Ripley’s Aquarium. Like a kid in a candy store, I was excited to be able to visit the one in Gatlenburg, Tennessee while we were there last week. We really contemplated going up to that new suspension bridge but the cost was prohibitive for us. I simply couldn’t see spending all of my son’s hard earned money…

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hetravelsshetravels-blog · 7 years

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I love layovers..

You may ask “Why?” But when they are long enough, you can see a city (or even a country) on the way to your final destination. Which was just what we did with a 14 hour layover in Toronto, Canada on our way to our 10 hour layover in London, UK on the way to Greece last year. Yea, two long layovers, most would be pissed less than happy. For us, we actually requested it! Neither of us had every left the Toronto airport. So before we move away we need to see our own country!

Enter the red eye flight from Fort McMurray to Toronto. We got in nice and early (read 6am) and luckily our bags stayed checked all the way to Greece for us, with the exception of our carry ons. We had spent time reading up on how to make the most of our layover and found that you could get a cheap “Long Layover” type ticket on the UP Express (Union-Pearson Express) for $12 return per person. Get your tickets here or right before you board the train. The train takes 25 minutes to make it from the airport all the way downtown to Union station, which is dead centre of Toronto and where all the action takes place. If you are in the airport, you just follow all of the signs that look like a train, you’ll go through some walkways over the road and up escalators, around corners.. just keep following or ask for directions. It was a bit confusing at first. Please take note: You must return in 7 hours to take advantage of the Long Layover ticket.

So, I was pretty foggy by this point, as I do not sleep well on planes. AT ALL. Not to mention the scare we had prior to even leaving Fort McMurray, where I had misplaced my phone. Yea, who can go traveling for almost 2 weeks without their phone. A $125 cab ride later, my phone had fallen out of my purse when our friend came to get us and was on the floor of our living room under the coffee table. Frantic search and possibly a photo radar ticket for my speeding cabby, I didn’t miss the flight and still got my last Caeser before leaving Canada.. Side note: Fort McMurray people.. take the town bus instead of a cab. It’s a bit longer, but it’s under 2 bucks. You can’t even make it out of the airport parking lot for $2. If you live uptown you are looking at $60+ ONE WAY!! I started parking my car close to the airport and then taking the bus anytime I was flying out. Think Greely Road School.

I digress, anyways.. the places we had to go..

The Hockey Hall of Fame – Website here

Because obviously.. any self-respecting hockey fan needs to go here. Now, we were tired, and it was a bit difficult to find, but I got to touch THE Stanley Cup. The real one.. there was a nice guard chilling with it. But realistically, nobody is leaving that place with that in your bag. It wont fit. Now to get into this place, don’t be like us and walk around outside, sit down inside and be confused as shit. Google map it.. then go inside and find the stairs/escalator to the basement level.. and walk all the way to the East side of the building. South East really.. there it is. And if you are like us, you were there when this place opened because you were in Toronto sooooooo early.

Here’s some pics… GO CANUCKS GO!

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Ancient jerseys

Team Canada

Hockey signatures

Go Canucks Go!

Winning rings

In good shape?

Retro Stanley

Sid the Kid

My team

Close up!

Stanley Cup

The Great One

More shiny things

The older stuff

Old rings from the Stanley Cup

It was pretty cool seeing all the stuff.. I was sad there wasn’t much Canucks stuff though. Although I did learn some interesting facts about the Stanley cup, like they have to take some of the rings/winners/names off because there isn’t enough space. So they straighten them out and they stay in the museum! Cool hey?

Next: We wanted to do the CN Tower.. but this was the type of day it was, so we decided not worth the time and money to look at… fog/clouds.

You can’t even see to the top. I went again a few months later when we were evacuation from the fire, sunny day. Much better, much more worth it.

Ripley’s Aquarium

Right beside the CN Tower, and a hop, skip and a jump away from Union Station is the Aquarium. Now Jamie dreams of being a Scuba Diver, and I love it as well. There is something so peaceful with seeing fish swimming. So we braved the school aged crowds of children and headed in. We could have spent hours upon hours here, standing on the moving sidewalk and just watching. You can get discount tickets on their website, and get set times to get in when it is really busy. With us, we were there on a random Thursday, so we took the chance and didn’t have to wait, but it was an extra $2-3 per person to not have bought the tickets previously online. They often have special events going on though, so it is best to check ahead if you are set on seeing sharks and nemos! Often can be booked for the evening for special parties too (put that on my bucket list), so best bet is to check their calendar of events here.

Here are some of my favorite pictures:

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And a nice relaxing video.. for good measure:

Our last stop before heading back to the airport and having some of the amazing food through the international gates?

Steam Whistle Brewing

This brewing company is just teeming with history. The building is unique, the steam whistle and it’s history is really cool to learn about, and there is nothing better than learning about beer and then getting a cold brew fresh off the line. I mean fresh.. like just capped and stolen by our tour guide. Tastes better!

The tour guide was hilarious and knowledgeable. You get a free beer (sometimes two) and they take you around and show you how this small time brewery made it big time. It gets loud, and it gets hot in some of the areas, but somebody gets to blow the whistle.. and there’s beer. Did I mention beer? For $10 bucks you are getting the tour and a beer.. totally worth it. Or you can check out the other packages by clicking here where you can get more beer, or even souvenir beer glasses.

Again, sometimes you can pre-book, but during the busy season and weekends it’s first come first serve. Seeing it was a thursday and midday, we just walked in and got a spot no problem. However, when we were there a month later and I was taking a friend, we walked in and had to book for one of the last ones of the day (they only had them late afternoon at that point). It is a quick little tour and it gets you all nice and warm and fuzzy for whatever else you feel like doing. For us, it made the trip back to the airport a little more bearable.

Obligatory pics of beer and beer making:

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That was all we chose to do this time around. We checked out the old Union Station, mainly because we got lost underground. We would have had time for more, but like I said, super tired from the red eye and not wanting to miss our flight to London, or have to pay extra if we weren’t back by the 7 hour UP Long Layover deadline. So we headed back early and went to “LEE Kitchen” which was through the international gates. Jamie was quite pumped about this, as was I, we watch a lot of food network and this guy is a legend. Susur Lee is on all the Top Chef, Masterchef, and Iron chef shows.. so to be eating some of his Dim Sum.. we were in heaven!

Anybody else had a good Toronto layover and make it out of the airport? Where did you go? What did you do? Tell us in the comments!

What to do with a day in Toronto I love layovers.. You may ask "Why?" But when they are long enough, you can see a city (or even a country) on the way to your final destination.

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myrtlebeachforfamilies · 7 years

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10 spots for off-season fun in Myrtle Beach

The temps have cooled down and parasailing may be out of the question, but that doesn’t mean that off-season fun in Myrtle Beach is hard to find! We’ve got a list of ten spots your family will love between October and May! 1. Brookgreen Gardens Enjoy a day outdoors strolling through the amazing gardens filled with flowers and sculpture. And before you ask, YES, it’s a GREAT destination for…

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travelingshana-blog · 6 years

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At this point I’m pretty sure you’ve all realized that we just returned from another Vegas adventure. So I figured it was about time I stop being lazy and fill ya in on the rest our our trip! We flew out of Detroit on a nasty winter morning. Blistery cold rain/snow mix, ugly grey skies…. Let me tell you how amazing it was to get above the clouds and see blue skies and sunshine!! Plus a little bit of alcohol helps too 😉

Our SLS Casino host scheduled us a complimentary stay at The W Hotel as part of our casino comp package (yes, we like to gamble). Everything started off good, they picked us up from the airport in a sweet ride and promptly delivered us to the casino. Unfortunately that’s where the good experience with them stopped. As soon as we checked into our hotel our casino host went MIA. Wouldn’t return our calls or texts, in regards to the remainder of our comp package. Funny how they will promise you the world to get you out there just so you spend money in their casino, and then vanish when you arrive. Needless to say as much as I enjoy the swanky luxury of The W hotel, we won’t be spending a penny more in their resorts or casinos ever again.

After a couple nights of being avoided by our SLS casino host we packed up our bags and decided to spend our time with the tried and true MLife group. This time around we stayed at the Luxor, and it was seriously the best choice EVER! They put us up in one of their Tower One Bedroom Suites. They are recently updated but still have the Egyptian feel to them.

Speaking of the Luxor. Did you know that Criss Angel has a show there?! I’ve been obsessing over him for what seems like forever!! We scored front row seats, and I was all geeky fan girl awkward at being so close to him. Unfortunately you aren’t allow to take photos during the show so I don’t have any pics to share with you. BUT you can find him on Instagram where he has clips from his shows. Here’s the link. I did learn that his last show in Vegas will occur in October of 2018. So if you are thinking about seeing him, I recommend booking your tickets soon.

Over the next couple days we visited Madam Toussad’s (you can read about our experience here) and went rafting down the Colorado River (read about this epic adventure here). I had such a great time I thought they both deserved their own posts ❤

We had the awesome opportunity to visit Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden And Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage.

Tickets are $22 a crack but you can get them discounted or even free if you play My Vegas Rewards Slots. It’s a serene little oasis tucked right in the middle of all the craziness the Vegas Strip has to offer. The dolphins have two huge pools filled with toys to play with. They were chasing each other, tossing balls at each other, doing basically anything possible to melt your heart ❤

The day before we left we took one last adventure outside the casino, to Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. Similarly priced to the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habit at $25 a ticket. You can also get this deeply discounted or even free through My Vegas Rewards Slots. My My husband and I had a ball at this intricately

designed aquarium, observing the massive variety of marine life. I love love love aquariums, and up until now my favorite has always been Ripley’s Aquarium in the Smoky Mountains. At this point, I’m not sure that I’m ready to say that I like Shark Reef better…but it’s definitely a contender.

I can’t wait until we take another trip to Sin City. It’s always such a fun time exploring all the hidden gems the city has to offer. What are some of your favorite things to do in Vegas?

At this point I'm pretty sure you've all realized that we just returned from another Vegas adventure.

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Photos from Ripley’s Aquarium of Toronto

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Toronto

Ripley’s Aquarium of Toronto, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, opened to the public in October 2013. The 12,500 square metre (135,000 sq ft) facility holds 5.7 million litres (1.5 million gallons) of water. It holds both fresh and saltwater environments, each tailored to the creatures it houses. There are 13,500 animals from 450 different species housed in the Aquarium of Toronto.

The Aquarium of Toronto took a while to come to fruition. It was originally planned for Niagara Falls in 2007 but was moved to Toronto when things fell through. Construction began in 2011 and took just over two years to complete. The final cost was just under $130 million, $21 million contributed by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and millions more in property tax incentives from the City of Toronto.

As with any facility of this sort, the Aquarium of Toronto has come under fire by animal rights groups. There has also been a significant criticism of the capture of endangered tiger sharks. Great care was taken when building the aquarium to ensure the safety and health of the animals. For instance, special shielding was incorporated into the construction of the building to protect sharks from electrical fields.

Visit the Waters of the World

Visiting each of the nine exhibits takes you on a journey around the world and into some alien environments. There is a delicate balance struck between recreating a more natural environment for the animals and allowing guests to see creatures they would otherwise not have the chance to see.

The design of the exhibits allows for an immersive experience. Tanks are not just lined up along the walls. They run from floor to ceiling, they are built into stand-alone units, you even walk through a tunnel inside of one huge tank. Many of the tanks have rounded edges and rippled sides, to create a more natural, flowing feeling. The beauty of the building alone is pretty impressive.

In many places, the lighting is very dim (walkways are well defined and lit). This is to protect the animals who live deep in the sea with very little light. For that reason, flash photography is prohibited as well.

Canadian Waters

The first exhibit is Canadian Waters, which features animals from the northern Atlantic, northern Pacific, the Arctic Ocean, and many freshwater species from Canada’s plentiful lakes. Featured Species include a giant Pacific octopus, American lobster, cod, paddlefish, sturgeon, and wolf eel.

The Pacific octopus tank is set in the wall, with a portion that comes out into the walkway. It was fascinating to watch it move from one space to another. Show up at the right time and you will be able to catch octopus enrichment – basically playtime for the octopus.

One of the most impressive parts of this gallery is the massive Pacific kelp exhibit. It contains almost 360,000 litres of water. The huge tank is more than a story tall, with a spiraling walkway around it.

Rainbow Reef

The Rainbow Reef has animals from the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It features coral reefs, home to a huge variety of sea life. Featured animals include the Picasso triggerfish, harlequin tuskfish, lunare wrasse, batfish, unicorn surgeonfish, and sailfin tang. You may even see a scuba diver or two, during one of the dive shows that happen daily.

The gallery is over 200,000 litres of water and contains more than 100 species of fish!

I enjoyed seeing this as I had recently returned from Mexico, where I had snorkeled at coral reefs for the first time. Many of the fish in the exhibit were the same ones I had seen on my trip.

Dangerous Lagoon

Dangerous Lagoon is probably the most awe-inspiring gallery in the Aquarium of Toronto. At 2.9 million litres of water, it is the largest exhibit in the facility. It has a long, winding glass tunnel that works its way through the tank, so you’re surrounded on both sides as well as above as you walk. It is home to some very impressive fish, including green sawfish, sand tiger sharks, green sea turtles, moray eels, lookdowns, and Queensland groupers.

It also has the longest moving sidewalk in North America. A word of warning, if you go to the Aquarium of Toronto during a busy time. There is often a line up to get on the sidewalk. If you are tempted to skip the line and walk under your own power, you can – however, you aren’t allowed to stop in the underwater tunnel. Staff ensured that everyone kept moving, so it’s hard to take photos, even when a huge sawfish swims over your head.

If you are a certified scuba diver over the age of 16, you can book a 30-minute ‘discovery dive’ in the lagoon. Be sure to book in advance, as of this writing, they were booked until the end of 2017.

Discovery Centre

The discovery centre is a hands-on gallery, designed to appeal to younger minds (and those of us who are young at heart). Many of the exhibits are a bit too small for adults, but there are still lots of interesting things to see and do.

Featured species in this area include the clownfish, blacktip reef sharks, wobbegong, zebra shark, and horseshoe crab. You can even reach out and touch the horseshoe crabs in the world’s largest touch tank.

The Gallery

The gallery has much smaller exhibits, containing some of the most delicate species from around the world. I was very excited to see some personal favourites here, including cuttlefish and the weedy sea dragon. Other featured species are a variety of seahorses, piranhas, electric eels, mudskippers, lionfish, and pipefish.

Ray Bay & Shoreline Gallery

A huge, 350,000-litre tank holds rays from four different species and the bonnethead shark. I could sit for hours and watch these graceful animals ‘fly’ through the water. It may not be one of the flashy parts of the Aquarium of Toronto, but it is one of the most tranquil. It provides a much-needed respite from the loud and busy parts of the exhibits.

Shoreline Gallery is the top of Ray Bay, so you can see the exhibit from a different angle. Here, you can interact with rays and sharks in special pools. For an extra fee, you can even get right in the water with them.

Planet Jellies

Planet Jellies was one of my favourite parts of the Aquarium of Toronto. It is dark, with the exhibits lit up in different colours to highlight the jellyfish. The exhibit feels like modern art meets jellyfish tank.

You can see many different types of jellyfish and see their different stages of development, from polyp to medusa. Don’t forget to look up to see the moon jellyfish in an overhead tank.

Life Support System

This gallery offers a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the Aquarium of Toronto. See what it takes to keep all the water clean and the animals alive, with real-time numbers on display for the curious.

If you’re interested in visiting, the Ripley’s Aquarium of Toronto website has information on hours, ticket costs, and extra programs. Plan for a full day if you want to take your time or a full afternoon for a quick walkthrough.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus. @dailypost #weeklyphotos #fishy #aquarium This fish is IN focus. 🙂

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