Acquario di Cala Gonone, Public aquarium in Dorgali, Italy.
Description
The Acquario di Cala Gonone is an aquarium in Dorgali on Sardinia's central-eastern coast, featuring 26 display tanks with Mediterranean marine creatures including sharks, jellyfish, and various fish species. The facility combines local sea life with exotic species to showcase the range of underwater biodiversity.
History
The aquarium opened in 2010 and has since become part of the coastal landscape. Its creation provided a new way for visitors to explore the region's marine world.
Culture
The facility focuses on Mediterranean species that visitors can observe up close, particularly through a touch pool where people interact directly with marine animals. This hands-on approach brings marine biology to life for families, turning abstract knowledge into direct experience.
Practical
The facility is mainly open from April through October, with extended hours during summer months. It is helpful to check ahead before visiting to confirm current opening times and any special programs.
Did you know?
Among the many saltwater tanks sits an unexpected freshwater exhibit housing piranhas from tropical regions. This unusual mix shows how the facility reaches beyond Mediterranean waters to show the full range of aquatic life.
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