Like the Vast Ocean: 10 of the World's Largest Aquariums
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The ocean is home to millions of animals and plants, presenting a breathtaking spectacle. For lovers of the underwater world, aquariums offer an attractive holiday destination, an alternative to snorkeling and diving in the sea.
As a replica of the ocean's beauty, aquariums are built with enormous tanks and incredibly large volumes of water to accommodate a wide variety of marine life.
Below are the 10 largest aquariums in the world, as reported by *World Atlas*:
1. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom - 12.9 million gallons
2. Marine Life Park - 12 million gallons
3. Oceanogràfic - 11 million gallons
4. Georgia Aquarium - 10 million gallons
5. Moscow Oceanarium - 6.6 million gallons
6. The Seas with Nemo & Friends - 5.7 million gallons
7. Shedd Aquarium - 5 million gallons
8. uShaka Marine World - 4.6 million gallons
9. Atlantic Sea Park - 4 million gallons
10. Ambassador Lagoon - 2.9 million gallons
Located in Zhuhai, China, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is the world's largest aquarium, boasting a water capacity of 12.9 million gallons.
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom features seven themed water zones, each representing a different part of the ocean. The most popular area is the whale shark aquarium, with a water volume of six million gallons—almost half the aquarium's total water volume.
Beyond the aquarium, the themed zones are also captivating. Visitors can even see polar bears up close.
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