About
Set inside the Marketplace at Steamtown — a once-quiet mall in downtown Scranton — Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den turns vacant retail space into a compact attraction that visitors routinely call better than they expected. It is more public aquarium than fish store, and that is exactly the point: under one accessible roof you will find saltwater and freshwater tanks, sharks and stingrays, a marine touch pool, an extensive reptile collection, and a light rainforest section with nocturnal animals. Families searching for an aquarium near me in Scranton, PA keep coming back because the space punches well above its square footage.
The interactive moments are the draw. Two touch tanks alternate through the day, letting guests handle horseshoe crabs, sea urchins, starfish, and stingrays, while paid stingray feedings and watch-along shark-tank feedings consistently rank as visitor favorites — one June guest got to watch the sharks fed and noted how active and well cared for the animals looked. Zookeeper-led education shows bring live animals out into the room, from snakes to a large boa, and a fossil-and-gem dig gives kids one more hands-on stop.
Reviewers reliably praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff — front-desk greeter Kari earns regular shoutouts — along with the spotless enclosures and the thoughtfully lit exhibits, including a tunnel where the water wraps overhead and fish seem to swim all around you. The whole place sits on one floor, accommodates wheelchairs and scooters, and refunds adjacent-garage parking right at the desk. Tickets are all-day passes, so you can wander the aquarium, break for the food court, and return.
Memberships and all-day passes are available in Scranton, PA, and the on-site gift shop keeps a wide range of reasonably priced souvenirs for sale. Plan for one to three hours; this Scranton aquarium delivers a clean, educational outing the whole family enjoys.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den in Scranton, PA
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den stocks invertebrates, reef fish and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Scranton, PA. As an aquarium store serving Scranton, PA, it also offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Two touch tanks alternating through the day with horseshoe crabs, sea urchins, starfish, and stingrays
- Paid stingray feedings and watch-along shark-tank feedings
- Zookeeper-led education shows featuring live snakes and a large boa
- Saltwater and freshwater fish plus an extensive reptile collection under one accessible roof
- All-day passes, refunded garage parking, and a reasonably priced on-site gift shop
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great place to take the kids if in the area. Great display of small fish and reptiles. Interactive for the littlest. We spent 1.5 hours there. Can get a bit crowded as the walk area and rooms are a bit small. Located in the mall”
— Sherry Sublette4.010 hours ago“Awesome!!! We were able to watch them feed the sharks! The animals all seemed very happy. They were active. I really loved how clean the enclosures were and you can tell happy. The place itself was clean. Staff was very friendly.”
— Jamie Bush5.0a day ago“small but varied species”
— Jo Hartfield4.0a day ago“Small Mall aquarium but we'll above my expectations! Kids 18 and 8 and we spent 3 hours there enjoying everything we could. Clean and extremely friendly staff, great stop on our way home!”
— Erika Resch5.04 days ago“Girlfriend says "10 out of 10. They have great stingrays"”
— Matt Wolfe5.0a week ago“It's a shorter aquarium experience but for something local to me, it's a bit of a gem. The price didn't seem bad and it was honestly so cool seeing all the reptiles and fish.”
— April Rose5.0a week ago“My son and I loved it..”
— Charles Deeley5.0a week ago“It's a very cute place. Smaller children will love it, older children will enjoy the learning experience.”
— Traci Joseph3.0a week ago“Great place for kids and adults alike. Just a hidden gem, lots to see and do. Can't wait to go back.”
— Hunter Hill5.02 weeks ago“Nice place. Family had fun and enjoyed the interact with staff.”
— Ray Ward5.02 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (570) 909-9631 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den.