Sao Paulo aquarium, Public aquarium in Ipiranga, Brazil.
Description
The Sao Paulo Aquarium is a public facility in the Ipiranga district that displays animals from marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Glass and artificial lighting separate the tanks from one another, while walkways run between the exhibition areas and guide visitors from one section to the next.
History
The facility opened in 2006 and was the first of its kind in Latin America with a thematic approach. Later, the offering expanded to include land animals, so visitors today can see both aquatic creatures and reptiles and mammals.
Culture
The place takes its name from São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, and serves as a window into the underwater world for families from across the metropolitan region. Visitors see animals from different habitats here, while children often pause in front of the tanks and ask questions that parents and caregivers patiently answer.
Practical
The facility sits on Rua Huet Bacelar 407 and opens daily, with hours in the morning and afternoon. The tour usually takes around two hours, and visitors should allow enough time to view all areas at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
Manatees swim in one of the largest display tanks in the country, and visitors can watch them through thick glass panels that create the impression of standing right next to the animals. These gentle mammals move slowly through the water and attract younger guests especially, who often linger in front of the glass.
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