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Opened in 1998, the Oceanário was the centerpiece of the Lisbon EXPO'98, themed The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future. The main exhibit is a 1,000 square metre tank with four surrounding smaller tanks. The water in the central tank maintains a temperature suitable for temperate and tropical fish, whilst the four surrounding tanks are dedicated to different habitats - The North Atlantic, the Antarctic, Temperate Pacific and Tropical Indian coral reefs.

Lisbon Oceanarium

An ideal place for a family day out that will fascinate both children and adults.
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Seven metres deep, and containing over a 100 species the main tank creates the illusion of the open ocean, with sharks and tuna swimming above the bottom-dwellers such as rays. Some of the most visually impressive species include Zebra and Tiger sharks, huge sunfish, giant manta rays and leopard whiprays.

The four surrounding tanks are set within habitats containing native flora and fauna, the North Atlantic habitat also containing birds such as puffins whilst the Tropical Indian habitat contains beautifully coloured Royal Starlings and Hartlaub's turaco amongst others.

It takes a good couple of hours to take it all in and is an ideal place for a family day out that will fascinate both children and adults. Children up to 3 years old get in for free, tickets for older children and adults range between €5 and €10 per person.