With more than 750,000 gallons of salt water the Arctic Coast exhibit is home to several beluga whales.

Arctic Coast Exhibit

Get face to face with New England’s only beluga whales.

Studded with jagged rocks, glacial streams and northern evergreens, the Arctic Coast exhibit is home to the Aquarium’s beluga whales. This one-acre outdoor habitat features three interconnected pools holding more than 750,000 gallons of water­, making it one of the largest outdoor beluga whale exhibits in the United States.

Get an up-close, eye-to-eye encounter with the belugas through a series of three 20-foot-long underwater windows. Caves featuring bubble-shaped windows are built into the rockwork and offer children a different perspective on the belugas’ underwater world. Above-water viewing is possible from rocky overlooks at various levels. Throughout the day, visitors can also see Aquarium staff working with the animals during informal marine mammal presentations. These educational demonstrations may feature the training of new behaviors for better veterinary care or simply provide enrichment and play time. 

To get closer than you ever thought possible, make a reservation for a Beluga Encounter or give it as a gift. Beluga Encounter programs are seasonal – please call 860-572-5955 ext. 520 for dates and details.