The largest oceanarium in Russia: description, location and reviews

Do you like nature, want to get acquainted with unusual representatives of ichthyofauna and other inhabitants of the seabed? Then you must visit the largest oceanarium in Russia. Until recently, large-scale objects with exotic marine fish were in the Russian capital, but now they have appeared on the periphery.

In 2011, opened its doors to visitors the largest oceanarium in Russia, which covers an area equal to six thousand square meters. It is called Sochi Dicovery World Aquarium. Impressive and the volume of water that holds the object - as much as five million liters. But where is the largest oceanarium in Russia? In the resort city of Sochi. Anyway, but this building does not have analogues.

Project implementation

The largest aquarium in Russia was designed by ATEX International FEZ, which occupies a leading position in the real estate construction market.

The developer invited leading experts in the construction of the aquarium, who came from New Zealand, Australia and China specifically to implement such a large-scale project in practice. "ATEX International SEZ" before Sochi Dicovery World Aquarium has already been engaged in the construction of entertainment complexes and exhibition centers on a global scale.

Noteworthy is the fact that the design characteristics at times exceeded the planned potential, which made the largest oceanarium in Russia the most solid construction: it is able to withstand any man-made disasters. During the construction of the facility, modern technologies were used, and about $ 25 million was spent to build the Sochi Dicovery World Aquarium. Naturally, now the largest oceanarium in Russia (its address: Sochi, Adler district, resort town, Lenin street, 219a / 4) has become one of the main attractions of the Olympic capital.

Start of inspection

So, entering the spacious lobby, guests immediately see the ramparts and a huge predator - a shark that shimmers under the sunlight, penetrating into the very heart of the sea depths.

Passing the turnstiles, by means of escalators visitors come to the second floor. There is an elevator for people with disabilities.

Exclusive design

And, of course, the entertainment complex is distinguished by unique solutions from the point of view of design design. The Sochi Dicovery World Aquarium exposition includes several zones, each of which acquaints visitors with the features of life in the underwater kingdom. The first part of the exposition has four open reservoirs, which makes it possible to feed exotic representatives of ichthyofauna, such as colored koi carp, paca, arawana. Remarkable is the fact that Japanese carp koi is a decorative variation of domestic carp. But real koi carp is an inhabitant of the sea depths, which undergoes multiple selections in breeding (at least 6 times), and only after this is assigned to this or that category. However, this is not the only rare fish in the Sochi Dicovery World Aquarium. Here you can admire both the armored pike and the African cyclides.

Waterfall and 3D model area

Certainly, a waterfall in a hot forest is a visiting card of the Sochi Dicovery World Aquarium.

You can reach it through the lake by the bridge. This exposition introduces guests to the ancient representatives of the ichthyofauna.

The waterfall, which crosses the reservoir, transfers the guest to a new territorial area, which is decorated with thematic frescoes and three-dimensional objects. Here you can see the exciting image of a shark in 3D and admire the labyrinthine fishes. When you walk along a winding tunnel, you get the impression that you are surrounded by the ocean from all sides. The length of the tunnel is as much as 44 meters. The thickness of the glass, which separates the guest and the representatives of the underwater kingdom, is only 17 centimeters, so it is better not to know about it so as not to get fear and horror.

Lower tier

On the ground floor visitors will be introduced to the wonderful world of the seabed. Gubans, moraines, blackheads, sea horses, unicorn fish, jellyfish and corals are the inhabitants of this kingdom. In two aquariums you can see the coastal sandbank and rocks. Upon closer examination in the grotto with the remains of a sunken schooner, you can even notice the tail of a mermaid. This is one of the most spectacular spectacles that can offer the largest oceanarium in Russia.

Hall with 13 aquariums

The tourist can not but interest the room, where there are 13 mini-aquariums.

Here, unusual inhabitants of the underwater kingdom swim: sea urchins, stingrays, catfish, fish-ball, fish-cow. Also you can admire the exotic predator - a shark-nanny, who tries to swim in the environment of pilots and yellow cleaners. Also in the aquarium live her relatives: cat and reef sharks. Noteworthy is the fact that the water for unusual fish and other inhabitants of the underwater world is not used by the sea. It is made artificially. Special containers filled with fresh water, which then dissolved sea salt.

The inhabitants of the seabed are provided with proper care. This duty is assigned to an experienced team of divers and aquarists. They not only monitor the purity of the underwater world, but also provide a healthy microclimate. The final stage of the excursion is a lagoon, where skates and small sharks live, as well as an open-type aquarium where sea urchins and horseshoe crabs live.

Ticket price

It should be noted that Russia's largest oceanarium in Sochi offers rather democratic prices for its services. The price for an adult ticket is 600 rubles, and for a child ticket (from 4 to 12 years) - 400 rubles.

Preferential categories of citizens can go on an excursion for 350 rubles. On the territory of the entertainment complex you can take photo and video shooting, and this privilege will cost only 100 rubles. There is also a diving service. For 300 rubles, those who wish can immerse themselves in the abyss of sea water for half an hour.

The largest oceanarium in the south of Russia in summer works from 10.00 to 19.00, and the rest of the time the working day is reduced by one hour. The days off are Monday and Tuesday.

Additional places for rest

On the territory of Sochi Dicovery World Aquarium there is a cozy cafe "Akulinka", where visitors can have a snack and rest. Guests can also go to the souvenir shop and buy something for memory. In particular, the products from sea shells and T-shirts with the Sochi Discovery World Aquarium logo are in great demand.

Reviews

Of course, many tourists believe that the new oceanarium has transformed Sochi even more.

An excursion demonstrating the unique world of the underwater kingdom does not leave anyone indifferent. Especially guests like the idea with a mermaid. And, of course, everyone is struck by a huge tunnel and unique koi. Visitors compare the oceanarium with a real fairy tale, having read it once, I want to read more and more. Naturally, Sochi Discovery World Aquarium will significantly increase the tourist flow to the Olympic capital. Negative feedback about the largest oceanarium in our country is almost non-existent, but some say that the objects of the water world built in Moscow and St. Petersburg are no worse than in Sochi. Anyway, but it's not necessary to go to distant lands to see all the exotic underwater kingdom. It is enough to come once in a warm resort town of the Krasnodar Territory.