See the sharks, rays, fish, octopi and more at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium in the Powerhouse
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium opened Jan. 21 in Cleveland's historic Powerhouse. Check out the fish, sharks, mollusks and reptiles it houses. It costs $22 for an adult ticket; $16 for a child between two and 11. Guests can save time at the door by buying their tickets online.
Poll results reveal more people prefer not to have strollers at the facility.
You voted — 482 of you to be specific. At the point of writing this, 69 percent of voters prefer to ban strollers at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. In the comments: Some valued the walking space. "Most aquariums have the same policy!...It was nice to not have to be blocked behind tons of strollers like the indoor areas at the zoo on a busy day," Amy Harper said. While others feel strollers are safer in crowds. "The rush? Would it not be safer for little children to be in a stroller so they do not get trampled?" asked Miranda EarthCaller. And one had a possible explanation for that rush. "My understanding is that strollers are not permitted for opening weekend and the initial weeks due to the crowds that are expected and the layout of the …
3:19 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Dear Rachel, imagine a world where you were taught no one could discipline you, spank your butt, ground you for eternity...etc or your parents will break one STUPID law or another because some people can't control their aggression towards kids while most parents can... or CHOOSE not too. You would become that spoiled brat that thinks the world revolves around them; cusses people out in public; … more ›
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It's just a little over two weeks until the new Greater Cleveland Aquarium opens on the West Bank of the Flats. And there's a small controversy already. Management at the Aquarium, built in the First Energy Powerhouse, has decided to not allow strollers and wagons in the Aquarium. This has caused some upset among parents, who are posting on the Aquarium's Facebook page, and other pages, that the policy is unfair and discriminates against children. Others have posted that they're glad of the policy, one person saying they're sick of being run into by "SUV sized strollers" without even getting an apology. Aquarium management has stated that the policy is only in effect for the first few months, at least until the initial rush dies down. What…
12:06 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Your comment will be the best comment on the thread but will be overlooked by everyone who reads it. more ›
Diana K
10:11 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
We would like to see more options available...perhaps a discount if you purchase tickets in advance or on a slow day, a Sr discount and maybe a student discount! more ›