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 | 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/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 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
- ^ 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".