A few of the rooms were a little stinky but then again, it is where animals live. The tunnel with the sharks was cool in the night-mare-inducing way. I recommend
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Dallas World Aquarium
1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202
As featured in Dallas for young kids
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Ranked #9 of 125 attractions in Dallas
394 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
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A 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of underwater reef life is Descend into a South American rainforest filled with rare and indigenous......
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A 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of underwater reef life is Descend into a South American rainforest filled with rare and indigenous plants and animals. The bamboo-planked path leads past monkeys, giant river otters, many species of toucans and Orinoco crocodiles. The river exhibit allows for an underwater glimpse of Antillean manatees, huge turtles and schooling cichlids. The aquarium contains 85,000 gallons of saltwater, including a 22,000 gallon walk-through tunnel. Wrasses, stingrays and rare Leafy seadragons are some of the intriguing marine life. Black-footed penguins entertain in an outdoor lagoon, while Fairy penguins can be seen swimming in their pool on the second level. Venomous snakes, sharks, Jaguars, sea turtles and several species of owls and eagles are only a few of the animals living in the Mundo Maya exhibit.
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This is an excellent place to visit! As a Scuba Instructor, very few aquariums actually impress me. This is one of them. They have an exotic variety of a bunch of things from around the world. It's all arranged well and mesmerizes the kids. Good visit.
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The animals do not have adequate room for living a normal life in a caged environment. This attraction needs to be moved out of the city and into rural Dallas in a location that is much bigger and each animal is given adequate space for living per their need and size. Would not go again. Please do not support this...
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May 25, 2012
All our animals, while displayed indoors, are regularly rotated to outdoor living quarters for natural sunlight, breeding and enrichment. Over 50% of DWA's overall facility is used for off premise enclosures to accommodate their needs. The majority of our animals, including Pintada, are captive born, from captive born parents and are not natural predators. The Dallas World Aquarium also hosts...
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This is a fantastic attraction for people of all ages. They have a very beautiful natural set up of under water species....you can walk between flamingo's and see rhodents and lil furry monkeys swinging with all energy in the open attrium design.
Kinda well planned and eloquently spaced assortment of species.....Hard to believe you walk upstairs and down stairs like...
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Miami, Oklahoma
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i thought it was pricey but once i got in there and saw everything it was worth it.the whole family will enjoy this place.i loved feeding the birds and seeing the animals up close.the shark tank was awesome.
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The restaurants are fab as well. Really IN nature.
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It was easy to find coming of the interstate, parking was right across the street. The place was beautiful!! The whole family enjoyed every second we spend in the aquarium! A must see!!
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The route through the beautifully set up building (so much plants everywhere it feels and looks like a jungle, even with a huge waterfall) starts on the top floor and winds its way down through vegetation amongst which you will see small monkeys, spiders, birds, snakes, frogs, alligators, panthers, more birds, and so on. All animals are of course separated...
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Unique design and lay out makes its fun and interactive. A very nice jungle tropical design. Our 8 & 9 year old boys loved it. Some reviews say it's alittle pricey. But $15 for adult $12 for our boys we didn't think it was over priced when compared to others places and venues. Was great family fun. Well worth visiting...
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I like the overhead glass where the fishes,etc swam over head and on the sides of you. Very eye pleasing and fun.
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