OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium Logo | |
Date opened | July 2016 |
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Location | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
Coordinates | 33°33′16.09″N 111°52′39.36″W / 33.5544694°N 111.8776000°WCoordinates: 33°33′16.09″N 111°52′39.36″W / 33.5544694°N 111.8776000°W |
Land area | 200,000 square feet (19,000 m2) |
No. of animals | 30,000[1] |
No. of species | 500[1] |
Total volume of tanks | 2,000,000 US gallons (7,600,000 l; 1,700,000 imp gal)[1] |
Public transit access |
Hayden/McClintck (RT 81) to N Pima Rd FS E Via De Ventura (Stop ID 14166) Walk 1.3km (0.8 mi) east[2] |
Website |
www |
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a marine aquarium, and the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States.[3] It holds more than 2,000,000 US gallons (7,600,000 l; 1,700,000 imp gal) of water and spans over 200,000 square feet (19,000 m2). There are over 30,000 animals and 500 different species in 50 exhibits.[1] The aquarium offers an educational, interactive and entertaining experiences for guests of all ages.
Attractions
The aquarium offers a 3D movie, SeaTREK underwater ocean walking, and a Living Sea Carousel which takes guests through the Open Ocean, Sea Turtle, Sea Lion/Seal and Shark exhibits. Its features include 9 massive globe-shaped aquariums suspended from the lobby ceiling, a giant martini glass shaped aquarium, and a submerged escalator allowing guests to descend deep into the ocean while surrounded by thousands of aquatic animals.[4] The restrooms are notable for have viewing windows into the shark habitat.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "About OdySea Aquarium".
- ↑ ""Mesa, AZ to OdySea Aquarium, Scottsdale, AZ"".
- ↑ "Phoenix-area OdySea Aquarium to open in July, will be largest aquarium in Southwest". KTAR-TV. 17 January 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ↑ "OdySea Aquarium".