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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, Public aquarium in Lujiazui, Shanghai, China.

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium spans 20,500 square meters and contains 450 species of aquatic animals in multiple specialized exhibition zones representing global marine environments.

The facility, which opened in 2002, introduced Shanghai's first large-scale marine research center and established a crucial preservation program for endangered Chinese sturgeon.

The China Zone section presents the aquatic biodiversity of the Yangtze River system through exhibits of native species and educational displays about regional water ecosystems.

Visitors can access the aquarium via Lujiazui Station on Metro Line 2, with adult tickets priced at 160 CNY and various discounts available for children.

A 168-meter underwater tunnel leads through multiple marine environments, allowing visitors to observe sea creatures from the world's five continents and four oceans.

Website: http://www.sh-soa.com

Website: http://sh-soa.com

GPS coordinates: 31.24255,121.49717

Latest update: May 14, 2025 02:30

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