VIA Aquarium is a vibrant indoor aquarium located inside the VIA-Port Rotterdam Mall in Schenectady, New York, celebrating aquatic biodiversity across 37 exhibits in a 25,000-square-foot space. The aquarium houses over 2,000 species of marine and freshwater creatures, and guests can wander through two immersive tunnel tanks where sharks swim overhead and schools of fish surround them on all sides. Stingray Bay invites visitors to feel the smooth glide of cownose stingrays, with daily hand-feeding sessions offered at scheduled times. Other highlights include a live piranha feeding demonstration, koi encounters, and behind-the-scenes tours. Special overnight sleepover events allow guests to spend the night in front of exhibits, creating unforgettable memories for young visitors. With accessible admission pricing and a wide variety of interactive programs, VIA Aquarium offers a fun and educational aquatic adventure for families throughout the Capital Region.
