July 10th, 2023

By Sonakshi Kandhari Govind Kolady

10 Largest Aquariums in the World

& Their Oceanic Extravaganzas

Explore the top 10 largest aquariums with us as we delve into a world of breathtaking aquatic wonders, where fascinating exhibits and mesmerising marine life await.

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The Grand Aquarium, the world’s largest, houses exotic aquatic animals like dolphins, otters, polar bears, walruses and sea lions. The beluga show and sea lion show that are staged are unmissable.

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China

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Always fancied meeting a shark? Greet the sand tiger shark, the hammerhead shark and the nurse shark. Even experience what a few aquatic animals feel like at the discovery touch pool.

South East Asia Aquarium, Singapore

Spain’s largest aquarium, with 11 million gallons of water, transports you to another world with its unique ecosystems, its dolphinarium and bird species.

L’ Oceanogrophic, Valencia

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The largest aquarium in the United States and the fifth largest aquarium in the world, holding 11 million gallons of water, its whale shark exhibit attracts a flurry of tourists.

The Georgia Aquarium, United States

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Enjoy the mesmerising sight of flapping fins in 80 fish tanks, alongside popular marine animals like octopuses, black seals and otters in a 6.6-million-gallon expanse.

Moscow Oceanarium, Moscow

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Loose track of time amidst 5.7 million gallons of water, observing 8,000 animal species housed in this aquarium, with the beloved bottlenose dolphin stealing the show.

The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Florida

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One of the world’s oldest aquariums that hosts exotic aquatic animals like alligators, starfish and American bullfrogs. It boasts of being home to 32,000 animal species.

Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

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This aquarium offers you an underground experience like no other. The area is broken down into themes, each exhibiting a different shipwreck.

Ushaka Marine World, Durban

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One of Europe’s most prestigious museums, which holds 4.5 million gallons of water. It's home to 36,000 animals, including penguins, sharks, sea turtles, sea lions and jellyfish.

Nausicaa Centre National De La Mer, France

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Home to 11 large landscape aquariums, 2 open pools, 2 activity pools and many other smaller pools, there are innumerable sources of entertainment to fascinate aquatic animal lovers.

Atlantic Sea Park, Norway