Lisbon Oceanarium, also known as the Oceanario de Lisboa, is among the best tourist attractions of the city, which is appreciated by all. The location of Lisbon Oceanarium in the modern quarter of the city, known as Parque das Nacoes is very favorable for tourists. Visitors can easily reach the Oceanarium from various parts of the city, by metro.
Lisbon Oceanarium is actually the largest aquarium in the whole of Europe and the 2nd largest in the world. The largest aquarium is Osaka Aquarium, situated in Japan. It is an interesting fact that architect Peter Chermayeff built both these aquariums of Japan and Lisbon.
The numerous attractions of Lisbon Oceanarium do not fail to surprise visitors. The most popular attraction is the huge tank in the center of the aquarium, in which tourists can find various creatures of the ocean like tuna, sharks and large salt water fishes. At Lisbon
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Oceanarium, tourists can also gaze at various species of cnidarians, birds, mammals, fish and other marine creatures. The exhibits of the aquarium depict the flora and fauna of the Pacific, Antarctic, Indian and Atlantic oceans. All the 4 coastal habitats of the world are recreated in the 4 corner towers at Lisbon Oceanarium, to represent a perfect ocean environment.
Different events are organized at Lisbon Oceanarium, among which the 'backstage tour' is very popular. This tour of Lisbon Oceanarium lasts for 45 minutes and is conducted by a good marine educator. The visitors are taken to certain areas, which are usually not open to the public. Visitors can also see how the skilled staff enter and come out of the large tanks. Both adults and kids can participate in many fun and educational activities as well.
Lisbon Oceanarium attracts tourists from various country, to enjoy its unique wealth of underwater life.
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