Aquarium of Lisbon
Let's go off to discover the Lisbon's Oceanarium Aquarium, considered to be Lisbon's largest marine reserve! Indeed, the site shelters around 8,000 animals of 500 different species from the 4 oceans of the world. It is also one of the most coveted tourist resorts in the capital, but also in Portugal!
Located in the Nations' Park, more exactly in the Ocean Pavilion section, the Lisbon Oceanarium Aquarium was designed at the same time as the 1998 World Expo was celebrated. Why then the aquarium has been created for this occasion? Since the theme of the exhibition was "Ocean, future of humanity".
In fact, the Lisbon Oceanarium was founded to raise public awareness of the threats to the marine world. The purpose of the event was mainly to convey an essential message: to protect and defend the oceans from pollution, rising water and the disappearance of species.
An exceptionally tropical and endemic fauna
A temporary exhibition will be unveiled presenting a diverse marine fauna and tropical. You will discover small colorful fish sneaking between the sea grasses. Seats and benches are among other things located just in front of the pools in order to provide visitors a nice quiet break with a view of the Aquarium.
The only central basin of Lisbon
Then take a long passage that will take you directly to the Lisbon Oceanarium. The latter is arranged around a huge central bay that hosts a hundred marine species from around the world.
Many seats with chairs have been added so that visitors can rest and admire at the same time. Inside the big water reserve, sharks and giant rays pass in a harmonious and lively atmosphere. Beside, shoal of fish parade in groups and disperse abruptly when a big sunfish comes to meet them.
How to reach Lisbon's Oceanarium Aquarium?
The site is located within the boundaries of the Parc des Nations. By taking the metro, you will take the line that will take you directly to Oriente station. From here, go past the path that leads to the vast Vasco da Gama shopping center. Do not stop, continue to the Tagus. All you have to do is go along the right to land at Lisbon's Oceanarium Aquarium. The trip will take you about 1 hour.