ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is located on the waterfront in northern Vermont. It is home to more than 70 species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles, major traveling exhibitions, and the multimedia Awesome Forces Theatre.

The name ECHO represents the mission of the organization which is to "educate and delight" people of all ages about the Ecology, Culture, History and Opportunities for stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin.

Located at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, ECHO has been open to public since 2003, offering daily animal encounters and hands-on activities that are educational and family-friendly.

Location

1 College Street
Burlington, Chittenden County
Vermont, USA

Getting There

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center is located in Burlington, Vermont, USA. It is easily accessible by public transportation.

You can take the bus to reach the aquarium. Several bus routes serve the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, including the #2 College Street Shuttle, #6 Shelburne Road, and #8 City Loop.

The #2 College Street Shuttle runs from downtown Burlington to the University of Vermont and stops at the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center on its route. The #6 Shelburne Road and #8 City Loop buses also stop near the aquarium.

You can visit the Green Mountain Transit website for more information on bus schedules and fares.

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