After being in Monterey for 2 1/2 years and going to the aquarium many, many times, the incredible thing about the Atlantis is that it doesn’t look cheap and dinky in comparison. Not much can compare to the amazing displays they have in Monterey, but the Atlantis has a really impressive main tank and some great smaller exhibits.
The boys and Josh toured it back in May while the baby was napping so I was looking forward to visiting it this time. And from the way Camille was oohing and shrieking each time we walked past the main tank, I really wanted to see her reaction to all the different fish.
The name of the aquarium was The Lost Chamber, so in addition to all the fish, there were all sorts of Atlantis themed metal sculptures/décor that the kids had fun exploring.
I have no idea what these sculptures are supposed to be, but they looked like something from the Roswell set or a steampunk version of LOST.
Judging by the happy squeals, I’d say she was pretty impressed by all the swimming creatures. (the original video isn’t this dark, but it uploaded this way. I’m re-uploading it to see if it makes a difference).
One of the best tanks had these HUGE fish and the kids kept pretending they were holding them up with their bare hands.
