10 Best Aquariums Making a Splash in the U.S.

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Laura Vitto
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10 Best Aquariums Making a Splash in the U.S.
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Take it from The Little Mermaid: "Everything's better down where it's wetter."

But for many marine life enthusiasts, slipping on a scuba suit and throwing yourself into the ocean is just a bit too close to the undersea action -- not to mention costly. That's where your local aquarium comes in.

At these aquatic centers, marine animals are born, bred, rescued, cared for and, often, re-released into the wild. TripAdvisor combed through thousands of user reviews to determine the top 10 aquariums to learn more about our undersea pals.

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