OdySea Aquarium
| OdySea Aquarium | |
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 OdySea Aquarium Logo | |
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| 33°33′16.09″N 111°52′39.36″W / 33.5544694°N 111.8776000°W | |
| Date opened | July 2016 |
| Location | Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Arizona, United States Scottsdale address |
| Land area | 200,000 square feet (19,000 m2) |
| No. of animals | 6,000[1] |
| No. of species | 370[1] |
| Total volume of tanks | 2,000,000 US gallons (7,600,000 L; 1,700,000 imp gal)[1] |
| Public transit access | Hayden/McClintock (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 the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 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 6,000 animals and 370 different species in over 65 exhibits.[1] The aquarium offers an educational, interactive and entertaining experiences for guests of all ages.
Attractions
This multi-level, state-of-the-art facility features more than 65 exhibits, 370 species, 6,000 animals, and several touch pools including the world’s only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit, 2 Stingray touch exhibits, and a tide touch pool. OdySea is also home to Voyager, where guests take their seats in a stadium-seating style theatre with 46 ft. viewing windows for the “world’s only rotating aquarium experience." The restrooms are notable for have viewing windows into the shark habitat. Additional interactive activities include SeaTREK® underwater walking, a charismatic “Penguin Interaction Program”, “Shark Behind the Scenes” tours, walk-about “Animal Ambassadors”, and Question & Answer sessions throughout the day with the Animal Care specialists. OdySea Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and meets the gold standards of animal care. OdySea Aquarium offers an educational, interactive and entertaining experience for guests of all ages. [4] OdySea Aquarium was formerly home to the Dolphinaris attraction, which closed in 2019 after the death of 4 dolphins who were part of the exhibit. [5]
References
- ^ a b c d "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".
- ^ "Dolphinaris Arizona to reopen with new name, no animals". 11 March 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.