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波士顿水族馆掠影(2007年3月10日)

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New England Aquarium

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The New England Aquarium, located in Boston, Massachusetts is one of the most prominent and popular public aquariums in the United States. Founded in 1969 on the city's waterfront, it is considered one of the first modern public aquariums and is credited with revolutionizing the modern aquarium experience for visitors through its emphasis on a more naturalistic setting for aquatic life. With a mission “to present, promote and protect the world of water,” it remains one of the only such institutions with commitments to research and conservation as well as education and entertainment. In addition to the main aquarium building, attractions at the New England Aquarium include the Simons IMAX Theatre and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch, which operates from April through October. More than 1.5 million people visit the aquarium and theatre each year.

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* 1 Exhibits

* 2 Special exhibits

* 3 Location of the aquarium

* 4 Image Gallery

* 5 See also

* 6 External links

[edit] Exhibits

Located in the central open atrium of the main building, the principal feature of the Aquarium is the Giant Ocean Tank, a cylindrical 200,000 gallon (750,000 liter) tank simulating a Caribbean coral reef. This tank houses sharks, turtles, and many smaller reef-living fish. Open at the top, the concrete tank is surrounded by a walkway that spirals down from the top level allowing visitors access to 52 different windows which offer views of the reef from every angle and level.

At the bottom, the tank stands in a large, square 150,000 gallon penguin exhibit, hosting African penguins, rockhopper penguins and little blue penguins. The penguin exhibit can be seen from the spiral walkway of the central tank or from elevated viewing areas that completely surround the perimeter of the exhibit. The penguins live on several artificial rock islands within the exhibit.

Surrounding the atrium are three different levels of smaller exhibits including:

* The "Thinking" Gallery featuring goliath grouper, rare sea dragons, coastal environments and thousands of schooling fish

* The Freshwater Gallery focusing on freshwater habitats in South America compared to New England river systems. This gallery features piranhas, anacondas, electric eels, Atlantic salmon

* The "Edge of the Sea" tidepool. Visitors are allowed to touch New England tidepool animals including sea stars, sea urchins, snails, hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs

* The Northern Waters of the World Gallery focuses on New England marine habitats compared to Pacific Northwest habitats. The gallery features shorebirds, colored lobsters, goosefish, giant Pacific octopus and countless other invertebrates

* The Tropical Gallery features many colorful tropical fish, cuttlefish, venomous fish including lionfish and scorpionfish, and living corals.

* The Aquarium Medical Center gives visitors a behind the scenes view of what it takes to care for thousands of animals including fish, reptiles, mammals and birds.

In front of the Aquarium is a harbor seal exhibit, and it can be seen for free without going into the building. Other marine mammals, such as three northern fur seals are on exhibit behind the Aquarium on the harborside terrace. The New England Aquarium's marine mammals participate in daily training sessions that are open for public viewing.

A recent expansion to the aquarium is an additional building housing a 3-D IMAX theater, gift shop, and a cafeteria.

The aquarium staff often participates in rescue efforts for stranded marine mammals and sea turtles.

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Killer Instincts

They're the animals that scare you: sand tiger shark, anaconda, giant Pacific octopus, electric eel and more. But how dangerous are they really? Which ones are deadly to humans, and which ones are humans driving to extinction? Find out all about the ocean's deadliest creatures with the New England Aquarium's newest theme program, Killer Instincts. The program includes an interactive passport program along with live animal presentations and our larger-than-life high definition shark video to help you face your fears and understand the truth about these creatures.

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure rounds out the program through a startlingly realistic 3D movie that tells the story of the most terrifying animals ever to roam the sea: the ferocious underwater dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period.

Both Killer Instincts and Sea Monsters 3D launch on October 5, 2007. More information about all the animals featured in the theme program are available through the New England Aquarium's website.

[edit] Location of the aquarium

The New England Aquarium is located on Central Wharf along Atlantic Avenue in Boston and adjacent to Long Wharf. The nearest subway stop is Aquarium Station on the MBTA's Blue Line, but the aquarium is only a short walk from the Haymarket Station on the Orange and the Green Lines. The Aquarium is located within walking distance of the North End, Government Center, and the Financial District.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Aquarium

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New England Aquarium

Website: New England Aquarium

Location: Central Wharf, Boston, MA directions

Phone:617-973-5200

Hours: Hours Vary see below

Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults

In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor

Cost:?$$$ see below

Others to Consider: Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, Buttonwood Park Zoo, The Butterfly Place, Butterfly Garden at Museum of Science, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

The New England Aquarium is located along Boston's scenic waterfront. Its colorful & educational exhibits feature more than 8000 aquatic creatures, including the playful penguin pool as you enter. Highlights of the New England Aquarium include a 4-story glass ocean tank that houses a coral reef display plus an outstanding variety of fishes, sharks & sea turtles.

After taking a quick visit to the outside tank of seals & penguins, you'll enter the heart of the aquarium to behold a four-story fish tank wrapped by a spiral viewing ramp. The main aquarium is also alive with small sharks, varieties of fish and a huge sea turtle. There are smaller specialized tanks on each landing for more leisurely viewing. For a nice break, check out the Exploration Center on the first floor of the main parking structure - and be sure to check out the water shows!

Simons IMAX Theatre

New England Aquarium features the Simons IMAX Theatre to showcase animals and habitats too big, too rare or too dangerous to be seen in the Aquarium. The theatre features IMAX and IMAX 3D film technology, 12 000 watts of digital sound and New England's largest screen. Call for show times: 1-866-815-IMAX (4629).

Whale Watching

The Aquarium also runs a Whale Watch from April through October. Their high-speed catamaran takes participants to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary - the only whale feeding sanctuary in the United States! The whale watch also features onboard naturalists, guaranteed sighting, and a full galley. Trips last approximately 4-5 hours. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 617-973-5206.

You can view the New England Aquarium events calendar here. And be sure to check with your local library for discount tickets to the New England Aquarium & more!

Hours

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Summer Hours run until Labor Day

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm

Friday - Sunday: 9:00am to 7:00pm

Winter Hours

Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-5:00pm;

Weekends and Holidays 9:00am-6:00pm.

Ticket sales end one hour before the Aquarium closes each day.

Cost

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General Admission

Adults - 18.95

Children (3-11) - 10.95

Seniors - 16.95

Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more

Discount Passes:

Discount passes to the New England Aquarium, as well as many other Boston Museums and attractions, can be found at your local library.

Location

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Central Wharf, Boston, MA map

From the South

I-93 Northbound.

Take Exit 23 in the new below-ground section of I-93, marked 'Gov't Center. North End, Aquarium, Quincy Market, The ramp joins surface streets at North St. Follow the sign to Aquarium, to the left. This loops around 180° and puts you on Atlantic Ave. The Aquarium is three blocks up on the left.

From the west

Take the Mass Turnpike to I-93 North. Take Exit 23 off I-93, marked 'Gov't Center. North End, Aquarium, Quincy Market, The ramp joins surface streets at North St. Follow the sign to Aquarium, to the left. This loops around 180° and puts you on Atlantic Ave. The Aquarium is three blocks up on the left.

From the north

I-93 Southbound. Take Exit 24A Government Center (not Airport 24B). Take the right fork, then stay left. At the traffic light, turn onto Atlantic Avenue. Follow Atlantic Ave. 3 lights to the intersection with Milk Street. Go left on Milk Street and the Aquarium is straight ahead.

From Cambridge

Take Memorial Drive North to the intersection of 28 (McGrath-O'Brien Hwy) and go right, past the Museum of Science. When you come to the intersection of Storrow Drive, go straight across the intersection into the tunnel for 93 South. Take Exit 24A Government Center (not Airport 24B). Take the right fork, then stay left (there is a sign indicating Aquarium) to Atlantic Avenue. Follow Atlantic Ave. to its intersection with Milk Street. Go left on Milk Street and the Aquarium is straight ahead.

http://www.bostoncentral.com/activities/new_england_aquarium/p109.php