Bean visits Atlantis Marine World.

[Chroniq]

Today we decided to take Bean to visit his first aquarium (.EVER.). Atlantis Marine World, located on the east end of Long Island, is one of those cool aquariums that splits science with entertainment. The aquarium was packed today with families and people of all ages. We were genuinely surprised to not be the only family teaching our infant about marine biology.They have numerous outdoor and indoor exhibits including a sea lion show and penguin encounter that we had to skip due to the fact that is was 20 degrees out (though both were well attended)....

Welcome to the lost city of Atlantis (by lost, I mean our navigation wasn't working in the car)

The sting rays were feeling a bit frisky today.

Atlantis is one of those cool Aquariums that balances the science part with cool theming and interactive stuff.

Kristin and Bean are "Living with the Land"

Via Bean - "If I was old enough to use a computer, I would remove the red eye from this photo. My dad is lazy."

Yes they have pirahnas and they do appear to be in 3d.

We interupt this regularly scheduled trip report for a scene from Finding Nemo.

Kristin apparently enjoyed the movie.

Yes. This is the real life version of the "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at Epcot.

Fish are friends?

So one of the really cool aspects of Atlantis is their theming.

See!!! I wasn't kidding

Bean approves.

And yes. They do have an upcharge shark tank. Bean was dissapointed that they also had a height requirement.

And yes--- The place is completely TPR friendly.

Bean versus megacroc.

"Dad, I've had a lot of fun, but I'm getting tired"

Shoutout to Banksey. Thanks for Reading!

Edited December 29, 2011 by Chroniq

[QueerRudie]

Adorable in every way- and very cool to see yet another aquarium getting some love here!

 

(Bean is -too cute- in the Gator hat!)

[sspaz1000]

Love this. Bean is adorable. I love his little hat too!

[Brandy524]

Again with all the cuteness in a trip report. Nice job. Looks like a nice aquarium.