Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, Public aquarium in Lujiazui, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is a large public aquarium in the Lujiazui area with multiple exhibition zones showing marine life from different regions worldwide. The facility displays various aquatic species in specialized habitats designed to reflect their natural environments.
The aquarium opened in 2002 as one of Shanghai's first major marine research facilities. Since then, it has played an important role in protecting endangered species, particularly the Chinese sturgeon.
The China Zone presents the aquatic life of the Yangtze River system, showing visitors how local species have adapted to river environments. This section helps people understand the water ecosystems that have long been part of the region's landscape.
The aquarium is easily reached via the Lujiazui Metro Station and located within walking distance of major transportation hubs. Plan to spend several hours exploring all the different zones comfortably.
A glass tunnel submerged underwater allows visitors to walk through marine environments and observe creatures swimming all around them. This walkway creates an unusual perspective where fish and larger animals pass close by overhead.
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