Sea Life Arizona, Public aquarium at Arizona Mills Mall, Tempe, United States
Sea Life Arizona is a public aquarium located in Tempe that houses sharks, rays, tropical fish, and rescued sea turtles in multiple viewing areas. Visitors can walk through the facility and observe marine animals in tanks and tunnels designed to mimic ocean environments.
The aquarium was created to bring ocean education to Arizona, a desert state far from any coast. This establishment helped make marine knowledge accessible to inland residents.
Daily feeding presentations teach visitors about ocean conservation and help explain why marine habitats matter for the world. These programs show how the animals interact with their environment.
Plan to spend a few hours walking through the various viewing areas at your own pace to see all the animals. Check ahead for the timing of feeding and educational presentations so you can attend the ones that interest you.
The facility includes a 360-degree tunnel where visitors walk surrounded by water and sharks swimming overhead. This design creates an unusual perspective that makes you feel like you are inside the ocean itself.
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