Based on the reviews I expected to have a great ex...

Based on the reviews I expected to have a great experience with my family, including girls age 4 & nearly 8. However, there is not a lot to see at the aquarium itself. It s small and was very crowded in the main viewing loop. I thought the price was high for what was there. I live in the Kansas City suburbs and our own aquarium (Sea Life) is much better in my opinion - though I do understand it is a conglomerate and not run based on donations like Birch. The only thing I don t get to see in KC is a nice view of the ocean.

There were some science experiments and other fun science things for kids to look at that made it more enjoyable. Without that it would have been a total bust.