Moskvarium: reviews of visitors. The Oceanarium at VDNKh

On August 4, 2015, a new oceanarium was opened in Moscow. The first visitors to this grandiose project were Vladimir Putin and Sergei Sobyanin.

The high-ranking guests visited each of the halls of the oceanarium and praised all the works carried out in it.

The grandiose structure

The official opening of the new unique facility took place on August 5, 2015. All previous work on its creation and bringing it to the level required for normal operation required the expenditure of a large number of efforts of the capital authorities. The working name, which the oceanarium received, is Moskvarium.

The grandiosity of the object is, first of all, its scale. In the whole of Europe there is no such type of structure that could be comparable in size to the Moscow Oceanarium. Grandiose and the very filling of the halls. Being several thousand kilometers from the waters of the world ocean, Moskvarium contains 25 million liters of water, in which 700 tons of sea salt are dissolved. The imagination and the number of attractions of the oceanarium are amazing. In addition to numerous marine and river inhabitants, it is possible to see beluga, killer whales and dolphins, which not all such objects can boast of.

In order to feed all the inhabitants of the oceanarium, a lot of food is required. It is purchased with funds raised from the sale of tickets, as well as state funding.

Location:

Moskvarium, whose address is Moscow, Prospekt Mira, 119, is easy to find. The building of this aquarium is located at VDNH behind the pavilion "Oil", between the Theater and Garden Passages.

Even knowing what "Moskvarium" address has, it is better to get to it by the simple description of the route given below. From the metro station "VDNKH" should go to the main entrance to the exhibition. Then the path will be along the alley to the area where the planes are located. A rocket installed in front of the pavilion "Kosmos" can also serve as a guide. Then turn left. The oceanarium is only a hundred meters away.

Those who decided to visit the Moskvarium, how to get faster from the main gate of the exhibition? You can take a branded train. He will take you to the oceanarium, making two stops along the way - at the South and Khovansky entrances.

Internal organization

Moskvarium in Moscow is the center of marine biology and oceanography. In this building there are 80 aquariums in which 8000 various sea animals, gathered here from various corners of the world, live. They include almost five hundred species of different fish.

The building of "Moskvarium" is a whole complex, which can be conditionally divided into three zones. The first of these is the Aquarium, the second is the Swimming Center with dolphins. In the third zone is the main hall, intended for performances of circus artists and marine animals.

Zone of aquariums

This first exposition of the Moscow Oceanarium is located on an area of 12 thousand square meters. Meters. According to visitors' reviews, this area simply fascinates everyone who comes here. There are eighty aquariums and swimming pools, which have impressive sizes. Moreover, these structures are built on special projects in such a way as to be as convenient as possible for their inhabitants. But not only this is unique "Moskvarium." Visitors' reviews testify to the surprisingly convenient location of aquariums and swimming pools, which makes it possible to observe the underwater world in all its glory.

Having passed the 600-meter route between the tanks containing almost 3 million liters of water, adults and children can admire the representatives of freshwater and marine fauna living in various water bodies from Lake Baikal to the Galapagos Islands, from Kamchatka to Greenland, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Icelandic fjords. This is a variety of marine animals, ranging from the smallest, living in corals, to three-meter sharks. Interesting visitors and freshwater fish species that live in the rivers of Russia. They are gorchak and spinovka, stickleback, sturgeon and many others.

The fauna inhabiting the White Sea is also widely represented in the Moskvarium. Among its representatives there is a whole shoal of peled, consisting of 400 animals. But that's not all that "Moskvarium" can bring to us. Visitors' reviews tell about amazing exotic specimens: cold-water carpets and cuttlefish from the Southern Indian Ocean areas, spawning carp-toots, shark-shovels, armored pikes, sea-horses and skate -bulls.

Excursion around the Aquarium

The largest oceanarium in Europe is visited by a huge number of people who want to see the underwater world. Those who do not like to stand in long queues at the cashier, offers Moskvarium (VDNKh) tickets to purchase on its official website online. Printing them on the printer, you can immediately approach the turnstiles.

The first zone of exposures is located on the ground floor. Before turnstiles, you can stay a little, admiring the unique information board, the inscriptions on which are created with the help of falling water drops.

What is the first suggestion to watch "Moskvarium"? Visitors' reviews indicate that at the very beginning of the exposition there are freshwater fish of Russian rivers and stingrays. You can see them in the original ring aquarium. Here the fish swim swiftly in a circle, and visitors can observe them not only from the outside, but also inside the ring. Then follows the pools. In some of them, water inhabitants can not only be observed, but also touched.

After that, those who wish to have a refreshment can go up to a cafe called "Deck". From its site a magnificent view of the floating killer whales opens. Of course, the prices in this institution are not budgetary, but it's quite possible to refresh and quench your thirst here. It is not easy to see killer whales. Their appearance must still wait. However, when huge predators appear on the size behind glass, delight to spectators to not occupy. After this small show, the visitor's route lies again to the ground floor, where they are met by fish brought from all over the world. Here you can see both the most harmless waterfowl, and eerie predators.

So, gradually moving along the six-hundred-meter route, spectators get to the main attraction of this amazing structure, which is considered the Main Marine Aquarium with a tunnel. Here, sharks swim slowly overhead. Next to this aquarium, you can either stand or sit on soft black puffs, made in the form of stones. According to visitors, I want to stay here as long as possible. The gaze is simply fascinated by the gray predators floating in large circles. And when sharks move closer to the glass, it becomes scary from their sharp teeth and motionless eyes. From time to time divers appear in the aquarium. And then the glasses literally stare spectators.

Many people are wondering whether sharks will attack people or not. However, it is worth mentioning that even in conditions of wild nature, gray predators, as a rule, do not hunt for humans.

It is also interesting that sharks are fed very rarely. About once every three days, as it happens in natural conditions. Feed predator divers using special long tweezers. The movement of this device in the water simulates the escaping victim. Only in this case sharks will be fed, because aristocratic predators will not lift food from the floor. They are used to grab food only on the go.

Visitors note that the oceanarium is not enough guides. Of course, near each reservoir there is information about its inhabitants, placed on a plate, but I would like to hear a more detailed story of a specialist. Unfortunately, for today, only group tours are conducted, overviews for 25-35 people.

Employees of the "Moskvarium" intend to continue to conduct various thematic excursions, as well as to collect schoolchildren for extra-curricular leisure. Material for similar visits is already available. This, for example, is a huge octopus, which sometimes literally dances at the bottom of your aquarium.

Enthusiastic reviews of visitors deserve stingrays. They literally fly out onto the viewers from the depths of their aquarium like fairy-tale birds. If you admire this amazing sight for a long time, each of you will certainly get the impression of merging with an unusual magical world.

Many of the adult visitors love to look at crocodiles. Reptiles sit in an aquarium, exposing only the eyes above the surface of the water. Surely they think they carefully disguised themselves. However, their bodies are clearly visible under the water, and to look at this spectacle is very interesting. And many more visitors are attracted by piranhas.

Who else demonstrates the recently opened "Moskvarium"? Visitors' reviews with delight tell of such a rare inhabitant of water fauna, as a twin-turtle. She is the only representative of the family of spineless turtles. The rapture of spectators and the armored pike is also encouraging. She is a direct relative of the inhabitants of the Cretaceous period.

At the exit from the aquarium exposure of the audience waiting for an unusual surprise. This is a large pond in which Baikal seals float . Watch these fidgets can be quite a long time. They then fight with each other, then hide, then frolic, then swim.

Meet closer ...

There is also a touch-pool zone in the Moskvarium. Here, some of the underwater inhabitants such as small needle-tailed tails and sea stars can be touched by anyone, without lifting them to the surface. According to visitors, this zone is very popular not only with children, but also with adults. Here everything is provided for the convenience of the kids. They can stand on the attached stools to easily put their hands in the water. This is how, perhaps, the first acquaintance with living nature.

Work of specialists of the Center

Each visitor is impressed by the volume of the water world collected in Moskvarium. And, of course, to support all this huge farm at the right level is worth a lot of effort. The temperature and technical modes of aquariums are strictly controlled by automation. Forty-seven engineering systems are continuously operating on the territory of the complex. They purify the air and water. But, despite this, the technical experts of the oceanarium carry out additional control over all systems in a manual mode. This is to ensure that there is not any, even the slightest failure in the work.

The state of the microflora of water is analyzed by means of a computer. Simultaneously, experts take such samples by hand. To maintain the salt state of water monthly, the aquarium consumes 80 tons of salt.

Regularly conducted in the "Moskvarium" and medical examinations of its inhabitants. For this, the laboratory of the complex has all the necessary equipment. With the help of modern instruments specialists conduct gastroscopic, roentgenological and dental examinations of fish and animals. Here bacteriological and cytological studies are conducted.

Center for swimming with dolphins

There are seven basins in this oceanarium zone. In each of them you can swim in a fun company of friendly dolphins. Of course, all this will happen accompanied by experienced trainers. In 2016, plans to open this zone, "Moskvarium." Dolphins do not live there today, and they can not swim with them.

Main room

All the shows in Moskvarium are held in this zone. Visitors are offered unique performances with such marine artists as:

- Walruses;
- Marine South American lions;
Killer whales;
- beluga whales.

One of the performances is the "Circumnavigation", which is accompanied by 5D-effects and three-dimensional projections. It tells the audience about the sea inhabitants and the old, but still brave captain.

Popular audience also enjoys the evening show. It introduces the diversity and diversity of the life of the World Ocean.

Cost

"Moskvarium" ticket prices are assigned depending on the time and day of the visit. So, from Monday to Thursday, an adult will need to pay 600 rubles, and for a child - 400 rubles. But this is only from the beginning of the opening of the oceanarium until 4 pm. After this time, "Moskvarium" ticket prices for adults increases by 200, and for children - by 100 rubles. The same cost of visiting is maintained from Friday to Sunday. And these prices are valid all day long.

Due to the large influx of those who wish to visit Moskvarium, the discount coupon is not available for sale yet. However, on weekends administration offers Muscovites and guests of the capital family tickets. Their action extends for three days (from Friday to Sunday). For 2500 rubles. Aquariums can admire two adults and one child. There is another version of such tickets. For two adult visitors and two children, you can give 3200 rubles. In this case, children under one year can see the underwater world completely free of charge. But on the children's ticket can pass a child from one year to 12 years.

For visitors of preferential categories, Moskvarium will provide discounts. So, members of families with many children and disabled people of category II tickets on weekdays until 4 pm sell for 300 rubles. After this time - for 450 rubles. There are privileges for veterans of the Second World War and disabled people of the 1st group.

All other citizens can only get fed up that in the near future in order to visit Moskvarium with less expenses, a coupon for discounts will be offered on the Internet. In the meantime, tickets at the usual cost are sold at the box office of the oceanarium or on its official website.