Aquariums in the World

10 Best Aquariums in the World

A dazzling array of sea life awaits at these awesome, family-friendly attractions.

For many of us, aquariums offer our first vision of what life is like under the sea. Our oceans and bodies of freshwater are full of marine life: a dazzling variety of animals, plants and organisms that shape our world, and a visit to an aquarium can be the first step to teach children how to care for their planet.

However, there is no shortage of aquariums. According to the MarineBio Conservation Society, there are more than 200 marine aquariums and marine life centers worldwide.

These 10 are best aquariums around the world.

Georgia Aquarium: Atlanta, GA

The largest aquarium in USA. It has tens of thousands of animals swimming in more than 10 million gallons of water. Located in Atlanta, the huge institution houses some of the largest fish in the world. The daredevils can even swim with the aquarium whale sharks. For children, there is an area of caresses where you submerge your hands in a shallow pool full of rays and baby sharks, including Bonnethead sharks, which have eyes on the backs of their heads. Don't miss the museum's dolphin show, where trainers show the beauty, athleticism and intelligence of bottlenose dolphins.

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom: Hengqin, Zhuhai, People's Republic of China

Do you want to explore the largest aquarium in the world? This aquarium in the People's Republic of China has eight thematic areas within the park, each representing a different part of the ocean. The Chimelong whale shark exhibit offers stunning views of one of the world's largest creatures through its massive viewing window. The aquarium also has an island of dolphins, a den of otters and a sea lion theater, where animals show acrobatic movements to the rhythm of Brazilian tango, rock and samba music.

Marine Life Park: Sentosa island, Singapore

This Singapore aquarium is home to more than 100,000 marine animals from more than 1,000 species from 50 different habitats. The encounter with the museum's sharks allows visitors to swim inches from some of the stealthiest predators in the ocean, such as the hammerhead shark, the silver tip and the sand sharks. Visitors can also meet face-to-face with bottlenose dolphins from the Indo-Pacific. When you're done watching marine life, check out the high-speed water slides and the lazy river at Adventure Cove Waterpark, located next to the aquarium.

Dubai Mall Aquarium: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

One of the second largest shopping centers in the world also houses an aquarium with more than 33,000 aquatic animals and the largest collection of sand tiger sharks. Going up to the third floor of the mall, the museum is famous for its 48-meter tunnel, where people can see museum divers feed sharks and rays throughout the day. For a closer encounter, the aquarium offers a 30-minute tour of the museum's facilities, where you can feed the shark babies and learn about the center's shark breeding program.

Shedd Aquarium: Chicago, Illinois

Opened in 1930, the Chicago Shedd Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums in the world. Home to sea otters, lake sturgeons, giant river turtles, black tip reef sharks and other aquatic animals, the museum specializes in providing learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Take advantage of the free audio guide, which provides detailed accounts of the most memorable aquarium species, including the incredible rescue story of the green nickel turtle. Penguin lovers can meet, touch and feed the Magellanic penguins while they learn about the penguin's anatomy, the nesting season and the museum's penguin conservation work in South Africa.

Oceanogràfic: Valencia, Spain

Located in the avant-garde architectural complex of Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències in Valencia, the Oceanogràfic aquarium offers a truly immersive experience. It has the longest underwater tunnel in Europe, where visitors get a frontal view of more than 100 sharks of 21 different species. In addition, the aquarium has an impressive marine life of the Mediterranean Ocean, which includes barracudas, snake anemones and lobsters. It also offers nightly attractions, including live music and dolphin shows.

Oceanário de Lisboa: Lisbon, Portugal

This Lisbon aquarium shows four marine habitats that cross the temperate, tropical and cold waters of the different oceans of the planet. The museum's permanent exhibition features an impressive variety of jellyfish, rich algae, penguins and amphibians such as dark salamanders, European tree frogs and rubber eels. Children can enjoy a night at the museum where they learn more about sharks.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Monterey, California

Another American aquarium that is worth visiting is that of Monterey Bay. The museum's ocean-view decks are an excellent point of view for observing local wildlife, from sea otters and seals to humpback whales and white sharks, who gather to feed in the bay after spending months at sea in the waters as far away as Hawaii. Daily shows include feeding the sea otter, feeding the penguins, feeding the seabirds and "Luna: a history of the sea otter", where guests learn about the threats facing the population of sea otters California following the journey of a sea otter.

Vancouver Aquarium: Vancouver, Canada

Opened in 1956, the largest aquarium in Canada is home to around 300 species of fish, almost 30,000 invertebrates and more than 50 species of amphibians and reptiles. The museum offers a series of complete sensory experiences, including sea lion training, otter feeding, dolphin shows and walrus encounters. It is also the headquarters of Ocean Wise, a non-profit organization where scientists, educators and conservation experts lead initiatives such as coastal clean-up efforts and sustainable seafood practices.

Texas State Aquarium: Corpus Christi, TX

Dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and wildlife rehabilitation in the Gulf of Mexico, this aquarium in Corpus Christi, TX, offers a unique insight into the animals that populate the rich habitats of this region. Children will especially enjoy the experience of meeting and greeting at the museum slot, where guests receive a personal presentation of Xena or Chico, one of Linneaus's two-toed sloths. The aquarium's wildlife rescue center helps rehabilitate marine mammals, sea turtles, raptors and shorebirds that are injured in the wild.

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