Lisbon: An Oceanarium Relieving You from Adult Worries

More than just underwater zoos, oceanariums are submarine paradises that many people longed for during their childhoods. Almost all kids around the world have been impressed by the light in cool colors, amazing tropical fish and dolphin shows. If you are looking for an oceanarium that provides tourists with an immersive experience and relive the joy of watching marine animals during their childhoods, Oceanário de Lisboa close to the Atlantic Ocean is always the best choice.

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Appearing to be a combination of a port and a modernized exhibition hall, Oceanário de Lisboa located in Parque das Nações in Lisbon is the largest oceanarium in Europe, with four aquariums featuring different habitats and more than 450 species. In the Central Aquarium, your imagination can be triggered by the relaxing manta rays, sharks with fierce countenances and comically-looking ocean sunfish swimming between the rocks inside a large tank, making you believe that you are inside an underwater kingdom that only exists in fairy tales.\

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The "Forests Underwater" exhibition, which has been on display since 2015, also provides visitors with a good opportunity to relive their childhood. The glass tanks displayed in stores selling ornamental fish once gave many people a wonderful fantasy, making them stare at swimming fish and aquatic plants until they had to go home during their young days. The fish tank installed for this exhibition is even more unique. The small ornamental fish inside shuttle among the aquatic plants, like those legendary creatures flying in the rainforest. The dim light and soothing music here make many elderly tourists stop here as it is indeed a good place to get rid of worries haunting only adults.

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As the marine celebrities of large aquariums, sea otters have captured the hearts of many children with their bright eyes and furry body. Visitors can see these lovely creatures swimming or lying on the surface of pool water on the upper floor of the Lisbon Aquarium. Also on the upper floor are the areas of seabirds and amphibians which are just as fascinating as those otters.