About Famous Aquariums
Public aquariums let people see aquatic animals and habitats that would be impossible to keep in an ordinary home tank. Many also support research, rescue work, breeding programs, and conservation education.
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Learn MoreMonterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, California, United States.
Learn MoreOkinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa, Japan.
Learn MoreShedd Aquarium
Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Learn MoreAquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, California, United States.
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Lisbon, Portugal.
Learn MoreGeorgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is known for very large marine exhibits and for displaying species that require enormous spaces and specialized life-support systems. Its galleries include ocean, freshwater, and coastal animals, and the aquarium also participates in research, veterinary care, and conservation programs.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium sits beside Monterey Bay and is especially known for exhibits connected to the California coast and open ocean. Its work has helped popularize public education about kelp forests, sea otters, sustainable seafood, ocean research, and the protection of marine ecosystems.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium highlights the marine life of waters around Okinawa and the western Pacific. Its large displays introduce visitors to coral reefs, deep-sea life, and wide-ranging ocean animals while connecting the exhibits to research and conservation.
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is a long-running public aquarium on Chicago's lakefront. Its collections include freshwater and marine animals from many parts of the world, and its education and conservation work connects visitors with both ocean habitats and the Great Lakes region.
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National Aquarium
The National Aquarium in Baltimore features aquatic habitats from tropical waters to coastal and freshwater environments. It combines animal exhibits with conservation programs, habitat restoration, research, and public education.
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific focuses strongly on the Pacific Ocean and its many regions. Visitors can learn about tropical reefs, coastal California, the northern Pacific, sharks, rays, and other marine life while also exploring conservation topics.
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium presents Australian aquatic life, including animals and habitats from rivers, coasts, reefs, and the surrounding seas. Its displays help introduce visitors to the unusual species and ecosystems found around Australia.
Oceanário de Lisboa
Oceanário de Lisboa is a major public aquarium built around the idea that the world's oceans are connected. Its central ocean display and surrounding habitats introduce visitors to marine species from different regions while emphasizing conservation and ocean awareness.
