Public Announcement
♦SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord at Concord Mills Mall transports visitors into the amazing underwater world. Prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish to graceful rays and tropical sharks. With an amazing underwater 180° ocean tunnel, over 20 display tanks and more than 5,000 sea creatures, the aquarium is the perfect stop for family fun! To get any closer you would have to get wet!
The 36,000-square-foot aquarium will bring youngsters and adults face-to-face with the underwater world. Over 20 displays will feature 5,000 creatures, including sharks, stingrays, an octopus, seahorses, jellyfish and thousands of colorful fish. Visit the top creature list at http://www.visitsealife.com/charlotte-concord/explore-our-creatures/
The grand opening festivities for the public is at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 20 with a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of the custom mural painted by area children. Doors to the aquarium open to the public at noon.
Visitors to Sea Life at Concord Mills will discover:
• A 180-degree ocean tunnel that allows visitors to see sharks, rays and other fish swim right over their heads
• An interactive touch pool (touch a crab without fear of pinching)
• Seahorses in the mangrove (learn which parent carries the babies)
• The highly intelligent giant Pacific octopus, the largest octopus species in the world
• Educational talks and creature feedings throughout the day
• A kids’ quiz trail to keep kids engaged and learning throughout the attraction
• A presentation video theatre to learn more about marine conservation
• A children’s soft play area to enjoy at the end of the experience.
http://www.visitsealife.com/charlotte-concord/
Hours will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Park on the backside of the mall at entrance 7.
Regular admission tickets cost $21 for adults and $17 for kids ages 12 and under. Kids ages 2 and under are free. Through Feb. 19, tickets are $16 for all ages if purchased in advance at http://www.visitsealife.com/charlotte-concord/buy-tickets/.
Annual passes, offering unlimited entry to the aquarium for 12 months, are also on sale for special rates through Feb. 19. An individual annual pass is $50. The family annual pass for four is $192; additional family members are $45 each. Annual pass holders are invited to attend a sneak peek of the aquarium Feb. 15-16.
