A window to the world underneath the water's surface, aquariums provide an avenue of exploration that many visitors could not find elsewhere. They also play a crucial role in ocean and wetland ...

POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ranked as one of the best zoos in the United States by the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The zoo was awarded third place, coming just behind the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Aquarium's lively aquatic displays, interactive exhibits and conservation efforts are once again being recognized on a national level. USA Today ranked the top aquariums in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For the sixth time in seven years, Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (WOW) in Springfield has been voted by USA Today readers as “America’s Best Aquarium.” Wonders of ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Aquarium’s colorful collection of aquatic wildlife and educational experiences just buzzed on a nationally known publication’s radar once again. USA Today nominated the ...

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri, has been voted the best aquarium in the U.S. for the sixth consecutive year by USA TODAY readers. Founded by Bass Pro Shops ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas State Aquarium has been named the third best aquarium in North America in the USA Today Readers' Choice Award, making it the only Texas aquarium to place in the top ...

Filled with more with 11 million gallons of water, the Georgia Aquarium is the biggest in America—actually, it's one of the ...

While many of America's best aquariums are, naturally, close to the coast — like Florida's The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, and Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon — some ...