I have been going to the Aquarium since the early ‘70’s. Their biggest attraction back then was Skana, who I think was the first killer whale (orca) in captivity. She put on a spectacular show. Apparently she was very temperamental (what whale wouldn’t be in a little tank, I guess). They don’t keep orcas anymore, but they still have belugas and dolphins. If I recall, the shows are also shorter than they used to be. The aquarium has gotten much more animal-friendly over the years, just like zoos and aquariums almost everywhere. It has also been recently updated and I think they’re adding a whole new wing.

One more note: their head veterinarian, Dr. David Huff, just went into semi-retirement…he is the BEST! He was also our veterinarian for over twenty years and I can’t say enough about how dedicated he is to these animals. The aquarium is in good hands.