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We got a season pass this year because I figured I...

We got a season pass this year because I figured I would take my 2 boys more often since they get around pretty well. They love it, especially the hippos and the shark tunnel. We walk the whole place and they're excited to see everything. I only got the pass a month ago and we've gone twice already. The first time I guess it was spring break so it was REALLY busy even on a Monday. Rather then wait on line that is when I bought the season pass from my phone, and they scanned it at the door, saved a bunch of time. This last time, was also a Monday, and it wasn't too crowded at all. Hippo feeding time gets crowded. Someone said that wasn't anything special, but my kids, and others LOVED it when the hippos opened wide and were right up against the glass.

Things I would work on: I agree with others who say there could be more attractions. It's a huge space, and a lot is wasted. Maybe they could expand the penguin area too (there's some unused space back there), so they have more room to run around and swim, and then they might do more than just stand there. I never see them in the water, and this last time it was HOT out! My absolute biggest issue is that they don't make some of these things easy for young kids to view. They have like fake rock faces in front of some of the small exhibit windows when I wish they had a step so the kids could lift up to a good height to see into these little windows. I'm lifting them, or they sometimes climb on top of the fake rock walls. Not sure why they don't have this, it would make a huge difference, and super cheap fix. If it's to discourage climbing, then no, it's not working, it's just making it more awkward. Kinda thoughtless when it's definitely geared towards kids. Mine are 4 and 2. We almost tried the new Shark bridge attraction, but my 4 year old got too scared and didn't want to do it. Maybe next time. It's nothing that special though, the shark tunnel is more interesting to me. In short, big Aquarium, lots of great things to see, but there could be more. I think time for a remodel on some areas to add in more things, and give some of the creatures more space to move around.

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