ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

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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.