Berlin Aquarium Explained

Zoo Name:Aquarium Berlin
Location:Berlin, Germany
Date Opened:1913
Coordinates:52.5058°N 13.3406°W
Num Species:800[1]
Num Animals:9,000+

The Aquarium Berlin in Berlin is one of Germany's largest aquariums. The aquarium was built in 1913 as part of the Berlin Zoological Garden complex.[2] Since its opening, the Zoo-Aquarium has been ranked among the public aquariums with the world's greatest biodiversity.

Exhibits

Over 9,000 animals are presented on three storeys.[1] It contains jellyfish, tropical and native fishes, crocodilians (caimans and gharial), and a broad variety of insects. In addition to its 250 tanks for fish,[2] the aquarium houses a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, including tuataras.[1]

The shark tank presents the blacktip reef shark and other species.[1]

With a total capacity of 25000l, twelve basins present different sections through the world of corals. The largest of these basins is the 11m2 Great Coral Basin with its reproduction lagoon.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Aquarium Berlin: Zoo-Aquarium Berlin. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  2. Web site: A brief introduction to Berlin Zoo. berlin-life.com. Berlin Life. 5 September 2010.