Oceanográfico in Valencia
Valencia Parks and Garden: Information about Oceanográfico
Oceanorafico, also known as Oceanografico is a marine structure located in the eastern part of Valencia City in Spain. The complex is spread over an area of 100,000 m2. Hundreds of marine water and fresh water aquatic species are housed in this unique museum.
The whole complex is constructed under water. This underwater aquarium holds 45,000 aquatic creatures of 500 species. These include invertebrates, reptiles, birds and fish. Visitors can see the deadly sharks swimming inches away from the protective glass panels. Penguins, sea lions, dolphins, beluga whales, walruses and many more aquatic species move freely in this gigantic aquarium.
Visitors can see all these species up close by walking through the glass panel tunnels. There is also an underwater restaurant. One can enjoy great sea food at the restaurant. The whole complex is worth seeing. The magnificent structure is one of the best structures in the whole world.