Aquarium at the Boardwalk captures the wonder of the ocean and connects you with sea life in a beautiful and intimate way.

The journey begins on a classic boardwalk where you’ll encounter puffer fish, queen angelfish, a GPO (Giant Pacific Octopus), and many more coral reef species. Be sure to take in the charming fish-forward setting and enjoy the seahorse carousel photo op, fortune telling clam (a.k.a. The Great Clambino), and the “Puffer-Pucker” contest.

All of this occurs on your way to the Submarine Adventure, a 5D ride that takes you to the bottom of the ocean. Be on the lookout for friendly fish who sometimes take visitors off-course to dock at an underwater lookout station. That’s right, the rest of your journey is spent exploring the ocean from the inside, as you make your way back up to the surface through 10 zones of fish & fun!

Take your time to observe the fantastical worlds beneath the sea while experiencing the interactions of more than 250 species and 7,200 individual fish.

Director of Husbandry, Steve Bitter, says, “We wanted to have as many animal species as possible, but we had to make sure they could all live together in harmony for their entire lives. Tropical reef fish have much more complex social lives than we give them credit for, so we had to select fish that wouldn’t push each other around for territory, compete for food, or try to eat one another. The result is a terrific aquatic community that allows our Guests to get up close and observe our fish’s habits and behaviors.”

In fact, you’ll find yourself surrounded by several species of sharks, swirling sardines, elegant rays, adorable seahorses, an infinite jelly bloom, a beautiful, rescued sea turtle, and so much more. Petting sharks, stingrays, anemones, and starfish is another highlight of the experience.

The Aquarium is located at Branson Boardwalk, 2700 W. 76 Country Blvd. Call 417-335-3474 or visit aquariumattheboardwalk.com for tickets and more information.