Oceanium
Oceanium is a large aquarium within Rotterdam Zoo that houses diverse ocean animals in expansive water tanks. Visitors walk through tunnels with water and swimming creatures all around them, viewing sharks, sea turtles, rays, and numerous other species up close.
Rotterdam Zoo was founded in the mid-1800s and ranks among Europe's oldest institutions of its kind. Oceanium was added later to showcase ocean animals in large, modern facilities.
The aquarium creates a sense of being underwater as visitors walk past large glass tanks where sharks, sea turtles, and rays swim nearby. Families and school groups come here to explore and connect with ocean life in a calm, accessible way.
Oceanium is open daily from morning until late afternoon and provides straightforward access to the water tanks. Booking tickets online in advance helps avoid lines and makes for a smoother visit.
Visitors can walk through a tunnel beneath massive water tanks where sharks and sea turtles swim directly overhead. This design creates an immersive experience that feels like actually walking on the ocean floor.
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