Via Aquarium

Via Aquarium Via Aquarium features over 50 exhibits; from local habitats to deep oceans and tropical climates!
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Admission:
Adults (13 & Older) : Weekdays $21 (Mon-Thurs), Weekends $24 (Fri-Sun, Mon Holidays)
Child (Ages 3-12): Weekdays $15 (Mon-Thurs), Weekends $16 (Fri-Sun, Mon Holidays)
Children 2 and younger are FREE Everyday!! Special discounts available for seniors, teachers, first responders, and military.

🟣 Animal of the Week: The Purple Sea UrchinThe purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) is a spiny marine creat...
06/01/2026

🟣 Animal of the Week: The Purple Sea Urchin

The purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) is a spiny marine creature found along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska. These algae-eating urchins play an important role in ocean ecosystems, but with fewer predators like sea otters and sunflower sea stars, their populations have exploded. The result? Vast underwater "urchin barrens" where once-thriving kelp forests have been completely consumed.

Nature is all about balance—and the purple sea urchin is a perfect example of why every species matters.

"Weather" today puts you in the mood for the comfort food of Cousins Maine Lobster or to pretend you're somewhere tropic...
05/24/2026

"Weather" today puts you in the mood for the comfort food of Cousins Maine Lobster or to pretend you're somewhere tropical with Kona Ice, we've got you covered!

Kona will be here until 3:00 p.m., and Cousins until 6:00.

Cousins Maine Lobster - Albany, NY
Kona Ice of Clifton Park

Meet the striped shrimp fish — tiny, weird, and built like a floating needle.They drift head-down in schools to confuse ...
05/18/2026

Meet the striped shrimp fish — tiny, weird, and built like a floating needle.
They drift head-down in schools to confuse predators and hunt tiny shrimp.
Nature really said “make it look broken” and somehow it survived millions of years.

We join our friends at miSci mourning Chris' passing and send our love and support in this incredibly difficult time.
05/15/2026

We join our friends at miSci mourning Chris' passing and send our love and support in this incredibly difficult time.

Meet the bizarre but lovable Longhorn Cowfish — a real-life underwater oddball with bull-like horns, a box-shaped body, ...
05/11/2026

Meet the bizarre but lovable Longhorn Cowfish — a real-life underwater oddball with bull-like horns, a box-shaped body, and one of the strangest swims in the ocean. These little reef drifters may look goofy, but they’re actually equipped with a built-in chemical defense system that helps protect them from predators. Stop by and see one up close — because pictures honestly don’t do this weird little creature justice.

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93 W Campbell Road
Rotterdam, NY
12306

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+15182805100

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