The premier aquariums around the globe for views and more

Get closer without going too far

Some of you may have aquariums at home or have seen some at the residences of those you know or at your office and wondered how these are maintained. Here we are listing the larger ones which will give you a feeling of watching the ocean from a glass surface. Yes, you will be here to see the sea creatures, but you will also be astonished by the architecture of the insides and outsides of the aquariums. Different ones among these offer you different ways to look at what you have come to look at with underwater tunnels and you can even dive into some to get closer to the fishes or other forms of life in the tanks. Here we have given details of some of the popular ones from across the world.

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

This is the biggest aquarium in the whole of the USA and for a while was the largest in the world before being overtaken by new ones in East Asia. You will need a pass to enter here and there are good discounts around the dates when a lot of visitors are expected. Here you will find different zones, with different ocean life, with one tank for the sharks and others where you can touch the milder creatures. There are tunnels where you can sit or walk through admiring what humans have been able to build. There are frequent sea lion and dolphin shows, which most young ones will want to be a part of. In recent times they have added a gallery with coastal birds. This aquarium is also known to be involved in conservation and research, bringing endangered species to this facility.

Monterey Bay Aquarium in California

This is another aquarium in the south of the USA that attracts millions of visitors every year. It is located next to the Pacific Ocean and you can enjoy the views of the sea as you move from one part of it to the other. It was the first of a kind to have kelp forests and you can always watch the fish navigate through them, if not feeding on them. Here you will get to see coral reefs and there is a separate section for penguins. You will find here tanks full of jellyfish and turtles in a life support system as close to their natural habitat as possible. You should make sure that you have entry tickets in advance and you can even book guided tours for your group. There is a regional airport at Monterey, with flights offered from major cities in southern states.

Vancouver Aquarium in Canada

If you live in the northwestern USA, you will have considered trips across the border to Vancouver and there is a world-class aquarium here, the largest in Canada that will make you confirm your trip. You will find 10s of thousands of animals belonging to different species of aquatic life from all over the world. There are 10s of different sections with major galleries and the aquarium has kept expanding since it was opened to the public. You will need tickets to enter and you can even become a member if you are planning frequent visits. There is a restaurant where you can dine while watching the marine animals. Here you will find creatures from the Arctic, the Pacific, and the Amazon, apart from other parts of the world. You will even find open spaces for amphibians like frogs, seals, and crocodiles.

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Dubai is a city that was developed in recent decades and has an aquarium with more activities than you will find anywhere in the world. Here you can scuba dive among the dangerous fish and if you don’t want to be alone when you do this there are cages that will take you beneath the water surface. You can even watch the fish being fed and get as close to the sea mammals as possible. You will even find the right gear to get into the water up to your pants and touch the mild fish. This aquarium even has its research and education department, which the students can come to as part of school tours for greater knowledge of the creatures of the deep.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

If you think the sea life is the same in all oceans, you should come to Sydney to watch something different. The aquarium here offers different experiences and there are separate tickets for these, including annual passes. You can join multi-dimensional games here that make use of the latest technologies that will interest your young ones. If you have always wanted to get close to penguins, usually found in the ice-covered parts of the world, just wear a warm suit and watch them walk on ice in front of you and take your photographs with them. If you are old enough and can swim comfortably, you can even scuba dive in the shark tanks.

Conclusion

Our planet is full of life under water and irrespective of your age you will have some interest in them. Here we have suggested some aquariums that will have everything you may want to see and do with the underwater organisms.