Belle Isle Aquarium, Public aquarium in Belle Isle Park, Detroit, United States.
Belle Isle Aquarium is a public aquarium in Belle Isle Park that features distinctive green glass tile ceilings throughout its gallery space. The facility displays over 1,500 fish representing approximately 146 different species in its tanks.
The facility opened in 1904 as the third largest aquarium in the world, designed by architects George D. Mason and Albert Kahn. It stands as one of the oldest working aquarium complexes in North America.
The facility serves as a place where visitors learn about water habitats and their importance to daily life. The exhibits help people understand how freshwater ecosystems work and why they need protection.
Plan your visit for Wednesday through Sunday when the facility is open to the public. Free parking is readily available near the park entrance, making access straightforward.
A female bamboo shark in the facility reproduced without male contact, a rare biological occurrence that caught scientific attention. This observation has helped researchers understand unusual reproductive patterns.
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