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Acuario Mazatlan

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Acuario Mazatlan
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1,205 reviews
#14 of 75 things to do in Mazatlan
Aquariums
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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This aquarium holds over 250 species of fish, a marine museum, Gulf of Mexico Oceanic Fish Tank, walk-through aviary and crocodile and frog area. There are also three shows: a sea lion show, bird show and diving exhibition. For those who dare to, there is a swimming with sharks activity available!Located meters from the Malecon at the sea lion sculpture intersection.We are an educational and recreational institution that supports the conservation and protection of the environment. We take pride in offering the highest quality of service, which is reflected in our exhibitions, shows and educational programs, and this is all due to a professional and interdisciplinary team.
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Tehachapi, CA202 contributions
Wonderful place!!
Jan 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed this Acuario very much. The animal shows were well done, especially the sea lions & the parrots that talk (one says: "porque soy bonito"). All of them with interactive parts for kids & adults in a funny, entertaining way.
I liked the educational feature, in particular, where you learn about each animal & the most important part, the awareness of their habitat in the wild & how each of us can contribute to a better life for them like for example cleaning up after yourself at the beach so that wildlife won't swallow our trash!!!
There is a lot to do there & you feel with the entrance fee you contribute to the well-being of those animals which were mostly rescued & unable to be released.
Written January 9, 2020
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Denise K
Kenora, Canada47 contributions
Went to see the penguins
Mar 2022
Went to the Aquarium as I heard it was the only place in the world you could hold a penguin...but when we got there it was an extra $350 each to hold the penguin, and I did not bring that much money. So that was super disappointing as that is the reason we went. We went around 1 and had to wait until 3 for the shows so we didn't get to see any. But the aquarium itself was very cool an there are lots of great snacks outdoors!
Written March 30, 2022
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dsjohnstone4
Kennewick, WA3 contributions
Aquarium
Jun 2022
We went on a Saturday morning (super busy). The aquarium is pretty neat, but it was super busy and very hot. They don't have AC, but the fish, birds, penguins, are pretty cool. I would recommend going during the week maybe (less busy) and early so it isn't too hot.
Written June 22, 2022
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MB
25 contributions
An absolute waste of time and money!
Oct 2020
Complete waste of time and money!
Half the tanks were empty, others were uninteresting. They had outdoor cages with a few birds and charged and additional fee to enter plus a very old crocodile sunning itself. I talked myself into staying about 40 minutes.
They had several booths with timeshare vendors, an uninteresting gift shop, and of course the usual snack vendors.
In all of my years visiting aquariums ( a favorite thing to do while travelling), this was the first time I wanted to demand a refund. This venue should not be open - it is a complete disappointment!
Written October 12, 2020
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Sue W
5 contributions
Good value
Jan 2022
Our group of 6 which consisted of 2 seniors, 2 adults and 2 kids (11 & 13) visited the aquarium and really enjoyed it. They have several areas to visit. We saw 2 of the shows which unfortunately were all in Spanish but we still were able to follow. It was a great way to spend 3 hours.
Written February 3, 2022
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Acuario Mazatlán
Thank you very much for visiting us, we are glad to know that you enjoyed our aquarium, we will consider offering our bilingual exhibits. :)
Written March 17, 2022
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M Erin G
Qualicum Beach, Canada7 contributions
Ok
Feb 2020 • Family
Kids enjoyed it. Lots of construction going on. Need only an hour or two here to see everything, and even that is stretching it. Favorite part was the marine fish inside. Time share people hit us up as soon as we walked inside.
Written February 27, 2020
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Acuario Mazatlán
Thank you for visit us!
Written August 18, 2020
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Jen C
13 contributions
Good visit
Aug 2020 • Couples
Good deal for the price. They had a show with birds and another with seals, which I recommend seeing. Staff were nice. Hand washing and masks we’re required. Plenty to keep families and couples busy for a few hours.
Written September 13, 2020
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Heather K
Edmonton, Canada69 contributions
So busy!
Dec 2019
We went here as part of a city tour. It was incredibly busy, which is great, but not what we were looking for. The Sea Lion show was funny. Crocodiles are huge. Jelly fish were so popular, we couldn't get close enough to see. We were there between Christmas and New Year's so very popular time to go.
Written January 4, 2020
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Huck K
Chandler, AZ329 contributions
Mazatlan in July
Jul 2022
Mazatlan in July, enough said. The air conditioning alone makes the aquarium great. It was cools to see penguins and I love fish so the fish exhibit was great for me. They have a sea lion show and bird show and both were cool if not for swearing buckets, as both are outside. All in all, it's a great way to spend for hours and at 145 pesos easy on the wallet.
Written July 20, 2022
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Polly D
1 contribution
Loved the aquarium
Jan 2023
Better than expected! Very nice penguin exhibit. Enjoyed the sea lion and bird shows. Impressive exhibit of fish species. The kids there really loved everything there, looking forward to seeing the bew aquarium when it is built!
Written February 2, 2023
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Acuario Mazatlan is open:
  • Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM