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Cet-Mar Aquarium

43 Las Conchas Rd | Rocky Point, Puerto Penasco, Mexico
638 382 0010
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
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Denver, Colorado
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

large and old tanks indoors -can buy food to feed the seal or some of the fish (fun for the kiddos) - the only redeeming feature is that it provides some education for local schools More

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La Habra, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

fun for the kids, they could have a little more for what you pay but i guess thats all they can do More

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EL PASO TX
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

the best part you can touch and feed the huge caguama turtles from the sea,and also your helping the university a bargain More

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Dallas, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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This aquarium is tiny and not up to US standards, but also has some things that the US does not offer. There are chances to get up close and personal with a small octopus as well as a seal. The building is part of a school, and is used as a learning laboratory for the students. More

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Puerto Penasco, Mexico
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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Small facility but with an interesting collection of local sealife. They even have seahorses. The turtles and the seal are amazing, be sure and take your camera. This little Aquarium obviously operates on a "shoestring" budget but the collection is worth the visit. More

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Payson, Arizona
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
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There are several species of native marine life on display. What I liked were the tiny "tide pool" display, feeding the seal and the sea turtles. This is a "Hands ON" friendly aquarium. They sell fish to feed to the seal and giant sea turtles. They allow you to pick up the tide pool creatures. It is worth the visit... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2009
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My husband and I stopped by last week. It was very small, mostly empty. There sea turtles seemed overcrowded and lethargic, but nothing compared to the very sad and lonely sea lion in his very shabby quarters. The entrance was $4 per adult. Can't say I recommend it, except that they probably need the income to sustain their critters. More

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Paradise Valley AZ
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2008
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Basically 2 rooms, aquariums filled with eels, fish, seahorses. Pool with sea turtles you can reach in and touch. (and feed). A bit sad: place has seen better days, shabby, you feel very sorry for the lonely seal with rotten teeth. Overall, the kids really liked it alot - obivious to the conditions. We spent alot of money on a... More

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Arizona
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2008
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This aquarium is not your metropolitan aquarium. It is tied to a local technology school and clearly has limited funding. The tanks are pretty much in disgusting condition by comparison to what you may have witnessed in the US. But, the fish and animals on display are worth your time. It is very interesting. More

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Mexico
2 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2006
9
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Did you know that Rocky Point, Mexico, has a great little Aquarium? It is on the same road that takes you to Las Conchas, just before CEDO and the guard booth. My wife and I heard about it an just had to see what it was like. It was only $3 to get in, and once inside, we found dozens... More

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