Marineland - Niagara Falls, Canada
Attractions in the Falls
Marine Land Canada (one Mile from Horseshoe Falls)
7657 Portage Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
I have mixed thoughts about this place. On one hand, I've always had a problem with giant killer whales, belugas, walruses, and sea lions being kept in swimming pools so they can do tricks for visitors. On the other hand I think their shows are marvelously entertaining and the park is definitely worthwhile. Think of Marineland as Sea World Lite.
There's also a pond where you can feed fish, a petting zoo where you can feed deer, and there's a few bears on display too.
There's only a couple dozen rides, but they're good ones. The "Dragon Mountain Rollercoaster" is huge! It's spread out over 30 acres of land. They claim it's the longest non-stop steel roller coaster in the world. The "Sky Screamer" is a triple tower ride that soars you a 400 feet (137 meters) in the air and drops you a few times. There's also a variety of rides for younger kids too.
Beware: The deer in the petting zoo can be aggressive. I went there when I was a kid and got a bloody nose when a deer whacked me with its antler. Another time, the deer ate a map out of my father's back pocket.
Interesting Note: We in Western New York have to listen to their annoying, but catchy jingle all summer long on television commercials. "Happiness is... Marineland." Then we get it stuck in our headsfor the rest of the day. If you're in your hotel room and you see the commercial coming on, change the channel quick. If you don't, you'll have the tune stuck in your head for the rest of the day.
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Aquarium of Niagara Website