{"id":22,"date":"2023-10-16T09:49:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisbonacard.com\/?p=22"},"modified":"2023-11-09T11:48:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T11:48:45","slug":"lisboa-card-oceanario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisbonacard.com\/en\/lisboa-card-oceanario\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Lisbon Oceanarium with the Lisboa Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the Lisboa Card<\/a> you can make admission to the Lisbon Oceanarium by taking advantage of the 15% discount on the ticket price.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisbon's Ocean\u00e1rio<\/strong> has been evaluated as the best aquarium in the world<\/strong> according to TripAdvisor, in the years 2015, 2017 and 2018, and promotes an intimate connection with the oceans and their more than 8,000 sea creatures. Let's discover the Lisbon Aquarium together <\/strong>and how to take advantage of access with the Lisboa Card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisbon Oceanarium: online skip-the-tail ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase your ticket online for admission to the Lisbon Oceanarium. Cancel by 11:59 p.m. the day before your visit and get a full refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisbon Oceanarium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Oceanarium is a large aquarium located in the modern and pleasant area of Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es<\/strong>, and it is the Second largest in Europe after the one in Valencia<\/strong>. Located in an imposing two-story building, it is known for its large central aquarium<\/strong> which serves as the focal point. The itinerary is well marked, with the upper floor devoted to surface animals and plants, and the lower floor to marine species of the deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aquarium was designed by theAmerican architect Peter Chermayeff<\/strong> and was built for the1998 International Exposition<\/strong>, which attracted more than 11 million visitors. This event greatly increased Lisbon's visibility and represented an opportunity for cultural renaissance not only for the city, but for the entire country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2011, the'Portuguese architect Pedro Campos Costa<\/strong> added a new wing<\/strong> Oceanarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The animals inside the Lisbon Oceanarium.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Oceanarium houses over 15,000 living organisms<\/strong> belonging to about 450 different species<\/strong>. The main attraction of the permanent exhibition is the vast central pool, inhabited by Sharks, tuna and other oceanic marine species<\/strong>. The four smaller tanks recreate different habitats-Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic. The fish, including Sharks, moray eels, stingrays, trumpet fish, unicorn fish and tuna<\/strong>, are the real stars of the aquarium and attract a million visitors each year, making the Ocean\u00e1rio one of Portugal's top tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the most admired fish are the Yellow tail damsel<\/strong>, lo Blacktip carrion shark<\/strong>, the Blue-spotted trigon from the electric mottles<\/strong>, the Disguised sea dragon<\/strong>, l'Commerson antennary<\/strong> Often mistaken for a coral, the Sea Devil<\/strong> with a blue-black coat and the impressive Lionfish<\/strong> By colorful thorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other animals include several species of penguins, puffins, terns, sea magpies, giant Pacific octopuses, Australian spotted jellyfish, colorful anemones, starfish<\/strong> of various shapes and sizes, as well as the very sweet otters<\/strong>, the only mammals visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon's Ocean\u00e1rio offers a fascinating variety of sea creatures<\/strong>, curious shapes, bright colors and fascinating behaviors, making it a magnificent place to explore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisbon Oceanarium: online skip-the-tail ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase your ticket online for admission to the Lisbon Oceanarium. Cancel by 11:59 p.m. the day before your visit and get a full refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to visit the Oceanarium de Lisboa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The central aquarium, called the Global Ocean, is the main protagonist, housing Sharks, rays, tuna, barracuda and tropical fish<\/strong> such as clownfish. This environment is surrounded by four more tanks<\/strong> that recreate the specific habitats of each ocean-Antarctic, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through acrylic \"invisible walls,\" the environments seem to blend together, allowing a Close coexistence among sharks, tuna, penguins and other creatures<\/strong>. Inside the building, interactive educational panels explain the characteristics of each ecosystem. Initiatives such as \"Sleeping with Sharks\" or \"Underwater Vacations\" engage children in the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main mission of the Oceanarium is. Educating children to respect the sea and its diverse marine life<\/strong>, combining entertainment with education. In 2023, the Oceanarium celebrated its 25th anniversary<\/strong> and welcomed over 28 million visitors<\/strong> Over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to conservation and defense of the seas, the Oceanarium embraces the concept of \"edutainment<\/strong>\", aiming to educate and entertain simultaneously. An experience not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facts and trivia about the Lisbon Oceanarium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n