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01-05-2022 at 05:57 PM.
It's one of the largest aquarium in the world. So when I had the chance to visit on a business trip, I did. I had very little time to see, but I did it in an hour. It's not as big as what you would imagined one of the biggest aquarium to be. It's probably not much bigger than your local aquarium.
It's one of the largest aquarium in the world. So when I had the chance to visit on a business trip, I did. I had very little time to see, but I did it in an hour. It's not as big as what you would imagined one of the biggest aquarium to be. It's probably not much bigger than your local aquarium.
What? If it only took you an hour, you zipped through it.
It's one of the largest aquarium in the world. So when I had the chance to visit on a business trip, I did. I had very little time to see, but I did it in an hour. It's not as big as what you would imagined one of the biggest aquarium to be. It's probably not much bigger than your local aquarium.
It is one of the largest aquariums. They house a 6.3 million gallon tank, maybe you didn't get to see that one? The acrylic panels on it are impressive.
What? If it only took you an hour, you zipped through it.
You're right that I zipped through it. At the same time I didn't feel like I missed anything. I just stood there after when I was done to see if I missed anything and I didn't feel like I didn't. Anyway, I was just expecting more. It's the largest aquarium so I didn't think I can even zip through it in an hour. Compare that to something like San Diego Zoo, you can never zip through that in an hour. I was expecting good 2.5 hours even if I zipped through for the largest aquarium. Even NYC aquarium, it takes about an hour to zip through. So you can imagine my disappointment. Anyway, just set your expectation as another aquarium and its a good experience. Just not vastly better than the one you have been to.
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01-05-2022 at 09:12 PM.
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It's one of the largest aquarium in the world. So when I had the chance to visit on a business trip, I did. I had very little time to see, but I did it in an hour. It's not as big as what you would imagined one of the biggest aquarium to be. It's probably not much bigger than your local aquarium.
You're not wrong. Taking my family there for $125+ felt like a bit of a letdown, but we need to remember aquariums are ranked on water volume, not actual experience/variety. Still, seeing all those whale sharks and belugas is pretty unique and impressive!
Honestly, of the dozen or so aquariums I've visited, the one in Chattanooga, Tennessee is the best. And also the only one I've seen give equal attention to both fresh and salt water. There's just as much crazy and interesting stuff going on in the world's lakes and rivers as the oceans (at least the pelagic zone that gets most of the attention; deep sea is another beast altogether. Too bad we can't get Musk/Bezos/Branson as excited about that!)
I'm from Alabama. I have been to this place maybe 5 times in my life. It's honestly not that impressive outside of the giant saltwater tank. I prefer Chattanooga's tbh.
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It is one of the largest aquariums. They house a 6.3 million gallon tank, maybe you didn't get to see that one? The acrylic panels on it are impressive.
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You're right that I zipped through it. At the same time I didn't feel like I missed anything. I just stood there after when I was done to see if I missed anything and I didn't feel like I didn't. Anyway, I was just expecting more. It's the largest aquarium so I didn't think I can even zip through it in an hour. Compare that to something like San Diego Zoo, you can never zip through that in an hour. I was expecting good 2.5 hours even if I zipped through for the largest aquarium. Even NYC aquarium, it takes about an hour to zip through. So you can imagine my disappointment. Anyway, just set your expectation as another aquarium and its a good experience. Just not vastly better than the one you have been to.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ash78
You're not wrong. Taking my family there for $125+ felt like a bit of a letdown, but we need to remember aquariums are ranked on water volume, not actual experience/variety. Still, seeing all those whale sharks and belugas is pretty unique and impressive!
Honestly, of the dozen or so aquariums I've visited, the one in Chattanooga, Tennessee is the best. And also the only one I've seen give equal attention to both fresh and salt water. There's just as much crazy and interesting stuff going on in the world's lakes and rivers as the oceans (at least the pelagic zone that gets most of the attention; deep sea is another beast altogether. Too bad we can't get Musk/Bezos/Branson as excited about that!)