Coral World Ocean Park (St. Thomas)
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One of St. Thomas' most visited tourist attractions is this indoor-outdoor aquarium filled with small sharks, stingrays and starfish. Located on the northeast coast of St. Thomas, next to Coki Beach, Coral World also has a walk-through aviary and an offshore underwater observatory that lets you view ocean life 15 feet below the water's surface.
Despite its popularity, previous visitors voiced mixed impressions of the site. Many said that it's a fun stop for families and praised the facility for the care it gives its animals. Others felt the park left something to be desired and noted that parts of the facility still need repair from the hurricanes.
Coral World welcomes visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. General admission costs $23.50 for adults and $13 for kids, but special experiences like swimming with dolphins or sea lions carry an additional fee, usually more than $100 per person. For more information, check out Coral World's website.
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