Sea Life Aquarium located inside of Concord Mills Mall in Concord, NC…read more I've lived in Charlotte most of my life and have never visited this aquarium. I'd heard mixed reviews, with the scales tipping more towards rotten tomatoes... The biggest complaint usually being that it's not worth the money. I will say, the prices are a bit steep for what you get, bluntly. But, take that statement with caution. These days, what IS cheap and/or appropriately priced. It is a bit pricey, but I tell myself that for it to be our only aquarium in Charlotte, they're holding it down, so. ‍ Now regarding the size of the aquarium, don't expect to see huge sharks & whales in these tanks, haha. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of sharks. I'm just telling you not to go seeking a hammerhead, great white, or anything over 400lbs. Yes, 400 is considered small for a shark. It's a smaller scaled aquarium by all means. For reference, depending on your pace, you can finish the entire exhibits in about 30-40 minutes. However, considering that it's in a mall, there's not much room to criticize or complain about that fact. When we went, the baby of the family was celebrating her birthday, this aquarium hit all the right notes for her & that is good enough of a win for the rest of us, . We did the Beyond The Surface Tour which was a 30 minute guided tour showing the behind the scenes of how the aquariums' water system works, how they prepare food for their residents, etc. ending with an aerial view of the main tank called the Ocean Tank. Seeing the animals from this angle WAS cool, gotta admit. Notably, the staff were extremely friendly and informed. Every employee we encountered was able to give us a fact about the animals or their lives, as well as a good attitude received from every person. In conclusion, I would go again as it was a fun time with family, we all left feeling like we'd had fun, and that's the whole point!

We took my 1-year-old godson to SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium and he really enjoyed it. There…read moreare so many different sea animals to see, and you get to learn about them along the way. One of the best parts was the interactive station where you can stop and touch some of the underwater creatures. At the end, there's also a nice play area for kids plus a coloring/craft station, which was a great addition for little ones. The only downside is the pricing. Tickets are about $30 per person if you buy them the same day, versus around $19 online if purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Personally, I don't think it's worth $30, and there are no discounts for NC residents either. Overall, still a fun experience, which is why I gave it 4/5 stars.

I want to say this has been one of the highlights of my family trip. When your 16 yo his 17 yo best…read morefriend and wife all agree on this fact it says something. As adults we have this tendency to say "if I knew then what I knew now, I'd have paid more attention in school!" Well here's your chance. This tiny aquarium will impart more knowledge in a short visit than you probably take in most months if you take advantage of it. The interns and owner (a former teacher) are committed to answering questions. The things they are studying and sharing are amazing. If you go in and you want to learn and ask questions this will be an experience you won't forget. Think of the best science teacher you ever had, having an opportunity to show the world what she loves to talk about... and that is what you have here. Do yourself a favor, go, enjoy and learn!!

We went awhile back to see Charlotte and were sorely disappointed. Hearing of her death today…read morereminded me I had forgotten to write a review. This location is privately run and not for educational purposes. More like going to a friends house to see their pets. Please consider going to an aquarium run by scientists for educational purposes.

I love it here. I am a very science-y girl, I love anything to do with science and medicine. So, of…read morecourse, I started coming here a few years ago. The planetarium shows are gorgeous, my particular favorite was one about monarch butterfly migration. The Aquarium and reptile section is so cool, you get to see these massive tortoises and an alligator named Lucy, pet sting rays, fish of all kinds, etc. You can also explore the human body section and the physics section, where you can play on a special pulley system on a physics playground. There is also a section with insects where you can take a closer look at different types of preserved butterflies. And, every three years or so, they hold a butterfly exhibit where you can watch the butterflies flutter about. They'll even give you some sugar water on your finger, and butterflies will come flocking to you and even land on you! I had the privilege of being present for it last year and butterflies landed on me left and right, I absolutely felt like Snow White! All in all, the Catawba Science Center is a family friendly learning environment that is perfect for field trips of all kinds. You won't regret visiting!

The Catawba Science Center is located next to the Hickory Art Museum in the SALT complex so I…read morestopped here too. It was about $15 to visit the museum. I had reciprocity but didn't think to ask about it and they didn't ask like is done at the other museums. The Science Center was on the small side and a lot of the exhibits were out of order. The exhibits they had seemed geared more to younger children. So there wasn't a lot there. I never found my way to the aquarium as that is apparently in another building and that was not mentioned. The planetarium show wasn't starting until 2pm so that was disappointing. I will go back with my reciprocity to see the building I missed.

A great attraction that includes an aquarium, zoo, butterfly house, and more!…read more You could spend an entire day (or few days) here and experience something new. The zoo had many cool animals, the aquarium was super fun, and I absolutely wished we had time to do the rope/adventure course. I really enjoyed my time here. A few things to note was that the restrooms were very dirty, some of the exhibits and other areas of the science center were not maintained.

Where do I begin???…read more Was looking for something for the kiddos to do that was fun yet educational that wouldn't break the bank... we ended up at the Greensboro Science Center... and when I tell you, the kiddos had a ball! Nephew is 11 and my niece is 8 and they enjoyed EVERYTHING! They were a little heartbroken because they were unable to visit the zoo or the butterfly exhibit, but it was because there was a storm going on outside. They saw so many animals... we're able to pet some animals saw a movie, played and made new friends! I promised them we would be back to see what we were unable to see due to the storm, and this was after 3 hours in the Science Center! We had a great time! See you next time!

This store is under new ownership since late June. Robert, the owner is very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about fresh and saltwater fish and aquariums. He has cleaned up the fish tanks from the previous owners lack of care and has stocked the store with some great variety of both. He is open even though he is changing around the store and tearing up that old floor that was damaged from all the water that gets spilled. The place is looking so much better! Fish are happy and healthy!

The employee was nice and all but the store itself looked hard to shop. it seemed awful dark and…read morethe little tanks in the front looked so dirty. I talked to an employee and he answered my q but it seemed awkward because I wasn't sure what to do next so I just walked out. Other reviewers on google said it was also dirty in their experience as well so it seems kinda dingy. Definitely won't be going back.

I love the aquatics center in Rock Hill! Both of my children have taken swim lessons here, and will…read moredo so again. The facility is over 40,000 square feet and houses one ten-lane cold-water pool and one eight-lane warm-water pool. There is a meeting room and locker rooms. I like the room the aquatics center has made for viewing. There are aluminum bleachers near the heated pool where kids take swim lessons and the "Arthritis Aquatics" classes are taught (this pool is handicapped accessible too). There are also some nice permanent bleachers at the end of the ten-lane pool. The aquatics center has a swim team called the Rays and hosts many a swim meet. Swim lessons, Arthritis Aquatics, Aquatic Aerobics and open swimming are the main components of "what to do" at the aquatics center. You'll need a membership to the YMCA in the area. The facility is topnotch and the parking is plentiful, except during swim meets.

People were nice but they had several very sick and dying fish they did have the fish I was looking…read morefor, but definitely should quarantine

Great shop! Very nice variety. We were pleasantly surprised! Definitely worth going if you're in…read morethe area!

We are first-time customers of Queen City Corals and decided to purchase two Black Light Anemones…read moreon 02/03/2025. My order was shipped on 02/04/2025 (Order #89196) and delivered on 02/05/2025 at 10:20 AM. Given the many five-star reviews, I had high expectations. Their website claims a 99% Live Arrival Guarantee, that staff are trained to the highest standard of corals, and that each coral is securely triple-bagged and encapsulated in specific specimen containers to ensure live arrival. Unfortunately, these so-called commitments proved to be untrue. Upon opening my package, I was immediately hit with a foul odor coming from each bag. The anemones displayed clear signs of distress, including open mouths, faded coloration, shrunken and deflated tentacles, a lack of response to stimuli, and visible tears on their bodies. The only positive aspect of my order was the mystery frags--a Birdsnest and a Neon Green Acropora--but even those were underwhelming. I immediately contacted Queen City Corals' support team, but their response time was slow. When I called and spoke with the manager, I was assured that the anemones "just look pissed" but would recover after acclimation. Despite following the acclimation process exactly as instructed, the anemones began to deteriorate and melt in my tank. I attached images as evidence. To prevent further damage to my reef tank's water quality, I removed the anemones and reached out to Queen City Corals again, seeking guidance on how they would rectify the situation. After receiving no response, I followed up the next day. When I called, a representative assured me that the manager would return my call. Hours passed with no response. Frustrated by the lack of communication, I called again and was once more told the manager would "look into it." After much back and forth, they finally issued a refund for the Black Light Anemones but refused to refund the shipping cost--even though the corals were dead on arrival. While I understand that shipping costs are a shared loss, this situation clearly warranted a full refund for the entire order. Although a partial refund is better than nothing, the entire experience highlighted Queen City Corals' lack of communication, poor product quality, and false advertising. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere, such as Aqua SD or World Wide Corals, for better quality and service.

I had a great first experience at Queen City corals. The customer service was great and answered…read moreall of my questions. I bought a hammer coral in at the store a few days ago and it is doing great in my tank!

Everything about Jimmy and his team was A+. Fast, professional and outstanding in every way. They…read moretransformed our fireplace and outdoor kitchen in record time. Thank you Rockstarr!

Jimmy transformed our boring living room into a beautiful and an in…read moreviting place. My fireplace is cozy. Jimmy did an excellent job, great price, and most importantly QUALITY job. Job done on time and communication is topnotch. Jimmy also did our fireplace at our first house and he never failed to impress us. Highly recommend him if you are looking for a beautiful fireplace.