Nanjing Underwater World () is an

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near the

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. Underwater World is on the south side of

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within walking distance of the

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. The aquarium is a joint venture between Andover Capital Group and the Administration Bureau of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Mausoleum.

History

Underwater World is a joint venture between Andover Capital Group and the

government. It is run by the manager of the

, and opened in 1996. The aquarium covers of the and is four stories tall. The 1000 seat Dolphinarium covers an area of . The total investment was about 200,000,000 yuan. In 2004, the Aquarium and the Dolphinarium were combined into one integrated venue.

Exhibits

Underwater World has almost 10,000 animals representing 200 species.

Ocean Tank

The ocean tank at the aquarium contains and is home to more than 100 species of sea creatures. Visitors walk thorough a 180-degree transparent

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tunnel, long, wide, and high.

Polar Region

Under the support of the Polar Exploration Office of China Marine Bureau, Polar Region displays animals from the polar regions. Visitors experience the environment and scenery of the coldest parts of the world. Photographs of Chinese expeditions to the Polar Regions are exhibited as well.

Science Education Hall

The Science Education Hall displays things that are made by most advanced technology, as well as some precious specimens of sea animals. It contains five exhibition sections:

Shell and Fossil Zone

The Shell and Fossil Zone has sea shells and fossils, including the well-known dinosaur egg fossil, which comes from 130,000,000 years ago.

Computer Interactive Zone

The Computer Interactive Zone uses multimedia to let visitors learn about the mystery in the underwater world.

Giant Insect Park

Giant Insect Park introduced some exhibits from a large park of the same name in the United States. By using advanced computer technology, to imitate the daily life of some giant insects in the forest

Underwater Leisure Square

The Underwater Leisure Square consists of a food mall and the Ocean Souvenir Supermarket.

References

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* * {{Zoos of China Buildings and structures in Nanjing Tourist attractions in Nanjing Aquaria in China 1996 establishments in China