My wife and I returned to this aquarium after a nu...

My wife and I returned to this aquarium after a number of years and were very disappointed. We used to take our daughter frequently and it was one of our favorites. However, it seems the aquarium now wants to be a theme park instead. The aquatic exhibits were unimpressive and the addition of bird shows, reptiles, and others - none of which are well done - simply distract from the experience. The Gulf of Mexico is one of the richest of aquatic habitats in the world, but you wouldn't know it from this aquarium. Exhibits were typically small and crowded and not easy to view. Considering the ticket price in excess of $20, it was a real disappointment. I hope they return to their roots, but clearly, current management has other intentions.