OdySea Aquarium

OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium Logo
Date opened July 2016
Location Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Coordinates 33°33′16.09″N 111°52′39.36″W / 33.5544694°N 111.8776000°W / 33.5544694; -111.8776000Coordinates: 33°33′16.09″N 111°52′39.36″W / 33.5544694°N 111.8776000°W / 33.5544694; -111.8776000
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.odyseaaquarium.com

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.

SeaTREK and more

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. 1 2 3 4 "About OdySea Aquarium".
  2. ↑ ""Mesa, AZ to OdySea Aquarium, Scottsdale, AZ"".
  3. ↑ "Phoenix-area OdySea Aquarium to open in July, will be largest aquarium in Southwest". KTAR-TV. 17 January 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "OdySea Aquarium".
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