About Living Shores Aquarium

Our mission at Living Shores Aquarium is to educate visitors of all ages on the diversity of nature through the animals under our care, while inspiring compassion, curiosity, and conservation for the environment around us through an immersive and interactive experience. 

Living Shores Aquarium brings spectacular aquatic ecosystems and exciting terrestrial wildlife to the mountains of New Hampshire in an indoor, year-round, immersive experience. Living Shores holds over 50,000 gallons of aquarium exhibits and is home to dozens of species of marine life, including 5 interactive touch pools of rays, sharks & invertebrates. With over 30,000 thousand square feet, Living Shores Aquarium also exhibits dozens of amphibians and reptiles, ranging from our own backyards to all the way across the globe! We aspire to serve New Hampshire and the greater New England area as an interactive and educational resource in wildlife conservation, habitat preservation, and sustainability through both in-house and outreach programming.

Since its opening in 2019, Living Shores Aquarium has rescued more than 60 individual animals, such as turtles, lizards, and the alligators you see on exhibit. These animals were born under human care and thus are unable to be released into the wild. Having found a second home here at Living Shores, these animals now serve as ambassador species to educate our visitors and surrounding community on the impact of our actions in regard to the ecosystems of not only New England but of the world. 

Living Shores Aquarium aims to establish itself as a valuable resource in the New England area to inspire learning and promote conservation efforts where its visitors leave with a deeper understanding of the natural world around us. If you have any questions, one of our team members would be happy to answer them during your visit and we thank you for supporting Living Shores Aquarium.

Our team works hard behind the scenes to ensure the highest standards of quality care for our residents. With such large exhibits and such a variety of species in our care, it takes a team of experts to make it all happen!

Here at Living Shores, we strive to provide our animals with the best care possible and are continually making improvements as our animals grow & develop, and as new information becomes available. The animals you see today receive around-the-clock care and are provided with appropriate housing on and off exhibit, a varied diet tailored to their nutritional needs, and multiple forms of sensory enrichment.

The animals we care for come from all over the country and have experienced different levels of care in their infancy stage (or hatchling stage) to adulthood. Please be advised that the dedicated staff who care for these animals are regularly monitoring for any signs of illness or concerning behaviors and take prompt action when veterinary attention is necessary.

Come discover the best aquarium for families in New England. Living Shores Aquarium features interactive tide pools, exhibits, activities, and more! Have a blast with your friends and family on a vibrant walk-through adventure filled with sea life, local fresh water exhibits and fun educational programs. Learn all about what we offer and start planning your visit today.