An aquarium is a vivarium with at least one transparent side used to
keep and display aquatic plants or animals. The aquariums come in varied
volumes, ranging from as small as a glass bowl to a large public
aquarium that holds an entire ecosystem....
Here are some of the biggest aquariums in the world.
Here are some of the biggest aquariums in the world.
The Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
The Chimelong Ocean Kingdom boasts of a water volume of 12.9 million gallons. It is not only the largest aquarium in Asia but also in the world. The Aquarium offers seven different aquatic-themed areas, with each of the areas symbolizing the different parts of the ocean. The Chimelong Ocean Kingdom also has the largest underwater dome, aquarium tank, and the largest window in the world.Marine Life Park
Marine Life Park is the second largest aquarium in the world with a capacity of about 12 million gallons. The aquarium, which is part of the Resort World Sentosa, Southern Singapore, is home to about 10,000 marine wildlife from over 800 species. Some of the species include goliath grouper and hammerhead shark.Oceanografic
Oceanografic in Spain is the largest aquarium in Europe and the third-largest in the world. The 11 million-gallon complex receives water straight from the Mediterranean Ocean and is home to 45,000 animals from over 500 species including various fish species, sea lions, dolphins, and sharks. Oceanografic is one of the top tourist attractors in Valencia.Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Atlanta. It has a capacity of approximately 10 million gallons of water. Opened in 2005, Georgia Aquarium held the title for the largest aquarium in the world until 2012. However, it remains the largest in the US. The aquarium is home to over 10,000 marine animals from about 500 species.Moscow Oceanarium
Moscow Oceanarium, also known as “Moskvarium,” is a public aquarium situated at the center of Moscow. The aquarium has a volume of 6.6 million gallons, the largest in Russia. Moscow Oceanarium also has a store where visitors can find just anything they need for their home aquarium.The Seas with Nemo & Friends
The Seas with Nemo & Friends is part of the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World, Florida. The aquarium was opened in 1989 and was then the largest man-made underwater building. The Seas with Nemo & Friends has a capacity of 5.7 million gallons, one of the largest public aquaria in the world.Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is located in Chicago. Opened in 1930, it is among the oldest aquaria in the world. The aquarium has a capacity to hold 5 million gallons of water and is home to over 30,000 marine animals. For sometime, it was the largest indoor aquarium and one of the first inland aquaria with a permanent saltwater fish collection.The Biggest Aquariums in the World
Rank | Aquarium | Location | Size (million gallons) |
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1 | Chimelong Ocean Kingdom | China | 12.9 |
2 | Marine Life Park | Singapore | 12.0 |
3 | Oceanografic | Spain | 11.0 |
4 | Georgia Aquarium | United States | 10.0 |
5 | Moscow Oceanarium | Russia | 6.6 |
6 | The Seas with Nemo & Friends | United States | 5.7 |
7 | Shedd Aquarium | United States | 5.0 |
8 | uShaka Marine World | South Africa | 4.6 |
9 | Atlantic Sea Park | Norway | 4.0 |
10 | Ambassador Lagoon | United Arab Emirates | 2.9 |
11 | Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium | Japan | 2.64 |
12 | Dubai Aquarium | United Arab Emirates | 2.64 |
13 | National Aquarium | United States | 2.2 |
14 | Burgers' Ocean | Netherlands | 2.1 |
15 | TurkuaZoo | Turkey | 1.8 |
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