Aquário de Ubatuba, Public aquarium in Ubatuba, Brazil.
Description
The Aquário de Ubatuba is a public aquarium on the Sao Paulo coast housing around 350 marine animals from approximately 100 species spread across 19 tanks. The facility displays sharks, rays, penguins, and many other sea creatures in specially designed environments.
History
The facility was founded in 1996 and was Brazil's first private aquarium opened to the general public. Since opening, it has grown into an important place for marine research and visitor experiences.
Culture
The aquarium plays an important role in environmental education, showing how the ocean and its creatures matter to people's lives. Many school groups visit to experience marine life directly and learn about protecting the ocean.
Practical
The aquarium is open daily to visitors and offers various hands-on activities and discovery experiences. You should allow enough time to explore all the tanks and exhibits thoroughly.
Did you know?
Visitors can touch and handle sea cucumbers and starfish in a special tank under the guidance of experts. These direct contacts with the animals help many people develop a deeper connection to marine life.
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