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Review of Utah Aquarium

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17 total reviews 
Comment from Mary Shifman
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It sounds as if you had a fun day. I've been to several aquariums but I couldn't tell you exactly what kind of fish I saw. One place that I quite liked was near one of the Caribbean islands, but I can't remember which. The thing I liked about it was that we in this big fishbowl like enclosure and the fish were free, swimming around in the ocean. They are amazing places. I haven't been to one in years and there are none close to where I live. I'm glad you had a great time -- this post will help you remember what you saw, too. I wish I'd done that.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2023
    Thank you for a great review and personal addition.
reply by Mary Shifman on 14-Apr-2023
    You are welcome.
Comment from lancellot
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This is very well crafted and structured so the reader can easy follow, understand and get a sense of the place. You do an excellent job playing tour guide and giving your firsthand opinions of the attractions.

Well done.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your enthusiastic review.
Comment from Nicki Nance
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This is so much more than a review. Your descriptions of the different species personified them. I especially liked your inclusion of the animals you missed.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your kind review. Hopefully they will be back in place the next time we go.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
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I was born and raised in NYC, and now my husband and I live in Pittsburgh. I hardly have gotten the chance to think about Utah. I was a huge Donny & Mary and Osmonds fan, growing up. That's all I knew about Utah. I was so isolated, myself, in a way, because I was youngest in a large Greek family, so I actually thought my favorites, the Osmond's, were Greek. I knew they were religious so I thought they were Greek Orthodox Christians like my family. Your review of the aquarium, was welcomed.

I was so happy to hear detsiks about the aquarium because I love aquariums. I especially love the sea otters in NY, at the Bronx Zoo, and out on Eastern LI, at the Riverhead Aquarium Your descriptive writing gave a reader everything, he or she would need to know we. I hope one day, that my husband and I will visit Utah, and your aquarium. Thank you! :))

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your very personalized review. We actually have 3 Greek Orthodox churches in Utah that I know of, plus one that just opened less than a mile from where we live in Sandy, Utah. I used to try going to the Greek Festival they have the first weekend in September every year at the location downtown in Salt Lake City, but it's been a few years. I am pretty sure at least a few of the Osmonds still live in Utah, but I haven't run into any of them since 2008 or so. Have a great day!
Comment from patcelaw
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This is a beautifully written review of the aquarium that you went to. I enjoyed your description of all the fish all the sites and sounds that were available to you in that aquarium. I wish you the very best with all of your writing. Have a lovely day and I will happy Easter. Patricia.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2023
    Thank you for such a nice review. Happy Easter as well.
Comment from Sanku
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Thank you very much for giving a tour of this wonderful aquarium, I have seen similar ones in Singapore and Kualalumpur. the sharks of course are scary ..You are right i didnt think that the piranhas teeth are scary!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
    Thank you for a timely and friendly review!
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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Sounds like a wonderful place to visit if you like Aquarians. There are a lot of different kinds of fish. The fish in the image/picture is colorful. Very interesting facts.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your nice review.
Comment from royowen
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It sounds a little different from anything I've ever seen here, we have the benefit on the Great Barrier Reef to draw on, and many breed of fish indigenous to Australia, so there are riches of animals, peculiar to Australia, and migrating whales here too. Beautifully written Crystie, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your super review. I know Australia is just amazing that way.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
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You called it a review, and it certainly was that.
However, to improve its readability, I would start with a little teaser, maybe something exciting like the thrill of walking through the sharks' home. The tickets and pricing could have been left out altogether. Your FanStory audience will not be using your review as a travel guide.
Also, I don't see how your niece's husband relates to the aquarium review.
Some of your descriptions of the fish and their behavior were quite entertaining.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your super review. I was going to do a shorter review for another venue; this one was a little longer. Thanks for the suggestions!
Comment from lyenochka
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Thank you for taking us along to the Utah Aquarium! These days many of us can't travel or can't afford the time or the money so your sharing this is delightful. I am relieved to know that Hollywood has exaggerated the piranha. By the way, it would be welcome if you added a picture of some of the creatures you focused on so we could see what they look like in addition to your descriptions.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your super review. I am the worst photographer in my family, and the low light in that aquarium made me think it would be difficult to adjust for it later. Thank goodness someone in charge of their website is much better at taking photos.