Zoos & Aquariums
3 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.
🐠 AquariumAquaRio is South America's largest marine aquarium, offering families an incredible underwater journey through Brazil's coastal ecosystems. Kids will be mesmerized by the 3.5 million liter oceanarium featuring sharks, rays, and sea turtles swimming overhead, plus hands-on touch pools where they can safely interact with marine life under expert supervision.
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AquaRio (Aquário Marinho do Rio de Janeiro) is South America's largest marine aquarium, offering children an incredible underwater journey through exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals from 350 different species. Kids will be mesmerized by the 26-foot-long underwater tunnel where sharks and rays glide overhead, while interactive touch pools allow hands-on encounters with marine life that make learning about ocean conservation exciting and memorable.
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Zoológico do Rio de Janeiro offers families an exciting day exploring Brazilian and exotic wildlife in spacious, naturalistic habitats. Kids will be thrilled by the feeding demonstrations and up-close animal encounters, while parents appreciate the educational focus and well-maintained grounds that showcase jaguars, monkeys, colorful birds, and other fascinating creatures.
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