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Review: Awe and Wonder at Via Aquarium's Family Swim Show

Featuring Mermaid Shannon

By Gladys Dunbar October 6, 2017
Do you have a child who is fascinated with mermaids? I know as a child, I imagined what it would be like to have a mermaid's tail and live in the ocean. It sounded so much fun! Fast forward to today, I still love Mermaids. I love the imagination and creativity it nurtures in our children. 

Via Aquarium hosted last Saturday a one-of-a-kind Family Swim show which featured Mermaid Shannon. It truly was a unique and fun experience for all! We arrived 30 minutes early and there was already a crowd patiently waiting in front of Thailand tank. You could feel the enthusiasm and excitement in the air. When the curtains were finally removed and Mermaid Shannon started swimming, the crowd was mesmerized!  

Seeing Mermaid Shannon evoked wonder and awe in all of us. What I adored most and appreciated was that she was interacting with the kids. She blew kisses, waved, smiled and swam beautifully. After the dive, she met with the kids for an up close and personal experience; she read a book and posed for photos. Overall it was an amazing experience and it's highly recommended! 


Next time Via Aquarium hosts another Family Swim show, don't miss it! Arrive early and plan to stay after the show and make a day of it. Explore the wonders of the ocean at Via Aquarium, one of Capital Region's newest family attraction!  

Here's a video of our experience: 

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Disclosure: My family's experience at the Family Swim Show was hosted by Via Aquarium. I wrote this article with my own biases, opinions, and insights. 




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