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• Amazing. We walked out with a smile.

  gailmS872MX,,Nov 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I attended with six clients. Amadis, was extremely helpful with a problem that arised. Amadis, you were amazing thank you. And two the Two people that gave this place a bad review, I am sure you gave the person that hosted Thanksgiving a bad review. Gail y. M

• Cute but too small for the price.

  Survivorsanz,,Jul 11, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  It’s a cute little aquarium, but very small. I feel it is overpriced for what it offers. Spent $108 for one adult and 2 kids ages 10 and 12. It took us half hour to walk through it. The price needs to be lowered because I’ve paid similar prices for huge aquariums across the country.

  

  

• Great for a smaller scale aquarium

  Romilda C,,Dec 28, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  We enjoyed our time visiting this aquarium. It is on the smaller side, but very clean and the flow was great. Recommend visiting.

• good time in new jersey at city aquarium

  X1225ZBmanuelc,,Dec 15, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  a must do if you go to new jersey, other ameniies nearby at American Dream building. Lego city could be included with additional cost.

  

  

• Small but Very Cool

  750johna750,,Nov 30, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  If you want to escape the mall for a bit, this is the place to go! We knew this was going to be a small aquarium but it was actually bigger than we expected and quite beautiful. It's very clean and well designed with various nooks and crannies to explore. You can pop your head up into a few tanks for fun pics. We saw Jellyfish, Stingrays, Seahorses, Coral, Sharks and a variety of fish. Everyone on the staff was very friendly and seemed to love working there. Loved seeing the NYC landmarks underwater with all of the fish swimming around them. Very cool.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• I consider it a scam..

  dennisoM6491ZW,,Nov 23, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  Went with a family of 5. Paid over $200 for entrance and 2 tickets for VR. How they dare for this tiny aquarium is a mystery to me. I consider it a scam..

• So wonderful

  tinaf125,,Jul 24, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My two year old was jumping with joy seeing all the fish, and crawling through the little caves! As a mother of two it’s hard to find attractions that are safe for a youngster , and are accessible with a stroller for a baby. This Aquarium was big enough to explore and so exciting for us all so blessed to have this attraction in such a convenient mall!

• Nice small aquarium

  Jill L,,Mar 18, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Nice aquarium with unique tanks that present fun photo opportunities. The set ups are themed nicely, but overall, the aquarium is on the smaller side.

• Paid for nothing

  N9220SFvictorf,,Feb 28, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  The tickets from TripAdvisor didn’t work and you can’t get a hold of anyone to get them refunded. Would not recommend to anyone. Save your money and just get the tickets directly from vendor

• If Your Local Pet Fish Store Upgraded

  Dennis C,,Jul 16, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  For as small of an aquarium SEA LIFE New Jersey at American Dream is, the venue is very well kept and appealing compared to SeaQuest Woodbridge. Similar to SeaQuest Woodbridge, however, is the novelty of an aquarium being at the mall. So do not look at this venue as a full-blown aquarium and plan this visit along with other things to do at the mall. Sitting on the first floor/level of American Dream (best accessed from Parking Lot B), its located directly next to the Legoland attraction. While both have similar management, I would recommend this attraction over Legoland (while acknowledging that both have different appeals and target audiences). The animal exhibits themselves were very colorful, vibrant and well put together, despite the overall venue being relatively small compared to your full-sized aquariums. The overall placement of fixtures, exhibits, and infomaps/placards made the experience more engaging and appealing. The size of the venue did make navigating the aquarium a bit challenging (narrow corridors and choke points) especially when there are crowds, but the cleanliness of everything contributed to its desirable appearance. Would not mind coming back once in a while!

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