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Downtown Aquarium, Denver, CO

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Downtown Aquarium

A Denver aquarium run by Landry's with fish and shark exhibits, a mermaid show, a 4-D theater, and a shark cage experience.

700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211 · Denver, CO

About Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium in Denver is part of the Landry's group and was once known as Colorado's Ocean Journey Aquarium. Visitors can see marine exhibits, watch mermaid performances in the Under the Sea shows, and take in a 4-D theater presentation. The site also lists a shark cage experience, a Shipwreck exhibit with several shark species, a dive lounge, and a gift shop. Exhibit tickets come in standard and bundled versions, and the venue also offers dining, birthday parties, and group or school visits.

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