Children will enjoy the up-close-and-personal encounter with the freshwater fish – as well as various reptiles, invertebrates and otters – of the Great Lakes region. Hands-on exhibits allow visitors to touch the animals in some cases and to play with models of the canals and locks of the Great Lakes' waterway system.
Great Lakes Aquarium
Northern Minnesota
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