Moscow is a modern metropolis where you can find entertainment for every taste. For example, go to the aquarium and get acquainted with the amazing underwater world. In Moscow there are only 4 such objects. The last at the end of 2016 was the magnificent Vegas Crocus City Aquarium, which today is the largest in Moscow and one of the largest in Russia. We will talk about it later.
Location
Vegas Aquarium Address: Moscow, 66th km. MKAD, Crocus City. It is located in the vicinity of Myakinino metro station, near the bridge to the Pavshinskaya floodplain. The oceanarium occupies 10 thousand square meters on 3 floors in a detached beautiful modern building, which is part of the Vegas Crocus City mega-complex.
What is to be seen?
On the first and second floors of the complex are sea and river representatives of the fauna. These are various underwater inhabitants and near-water animals. On the third floor, guests will find the Jungle exposition, where among the exotic tropical plants you can meet many interesting representatives of the wild forests of the Amazon, and not only. In all, three expositions have gathered more than five thousand representatives of plants and animals living in three oceans (Pacific, Indian, Atlantic), four seas (White, Black, Red, Japanese) and four rivers (Volga, Don, Nile, Amazon). The Vegas Crocus City Aquarium is designed and technically equipped to high modern standards.
Here you can observe the life of fish in open and closed aquariums, walk through a glass tunnel that gives the impression of being on the seabed. Near each aquarium, visitors can find detailed information about its inhabitants, which is constantly broadcast on large screens installed nearby. The interior of the Vegas Aquarium is designed very beautifully and modernly. The grottoes and caves on the way are impressive and create a special feeling. The indoor entertainment complex always maintains a comfortable air temperature, it is cool even on the hottest day. Each of the three compositions has a separate entrance.
Inhabitants of the seas and rivers
In the marine exposition, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, and barracudas swim among coral thickets and sunken ships. Gorgeous starfish and deadly puffer fish attract attention.
You can go through the tunnel and see dangerous predatory fish swimming overhead. In addition to fish, in the marine part of the Vegas aquarium you can get acquainted with seals and penguins. The inhabitants of the rivers are also very diverse. In the beautifully illuminated aquariums, the visitor is greeted with the usual pikes, carps, sterlet and grass carp, as well as exotic gourami, paddlefish, piranha, tiger fish and arapayma. You can even look at the fish with “legs” - a breathing African protopter.
The Vegas Aquarium also has a glass tunnel. In this part of the exhibition you can admire rare aquarium fish, as well as get acquainted with pink flamingos and crocodiles.
Jungle in the city
The third floor will meet adults and children with a tropical atmosphere filled with the smells of exotic plants, unfamiliar sounds and the presence of rare animals. There is also a "butterfly garden", the number of which is amazing. A small river flows through this part of the Vegas Aquarium, along which tropical plants grow lushly. Here you can find an incredible number of colorful birds, including parrots and marabou. And also admire the monkeys, chameleons, geckos, rare snakes. Judging by the reviews about the Crocus City Aquarium, visitors are especially pleased that you can talk with some animals here - of course, not with dangerous ones.
Entertainment
For guests of the Vegas Aquarium, there are many additional entertainments and educational programs. Children will be especially interesting here. For them, workshops are held on drawing in the sand, painting shells and gingerbread. There is a small pottery workshop. You can have fun creating your own face painting, play slot machines and ride mini-carousels.
In the Vegas City Aquarium, fascinating shows with animals are constantly held, there is a private lecture hall where they conduct their master classes in zoologists. Judging by numerous reviews, adult visitors to the aquarium are attracted by diving, which makes it possible to dive into a large aquarium with stingrays and sharks. If there are no skills, then in the aquarium you can just get the first knowledge and learn to scuba diving. Having a long walk along the winding paths of the aquarium and having unforgettable impressions, it's nice to relax in a cafe and have a bite to eat. The food court also causes rave reviews from visitors, it is located on the third floor and harmoniously fits into the overall interior. There is a lot of greenery, and because of the plants, elephants, giraffes and tigers peek out. The menu basically offers “fast food”, so you won’t have to wait long for an order. On the territory of the entertainment complex, you can purchase a variety of souvenirs and conduct a photo shoot.
How to get there
Many people who wish to visit the oceanarium note that they did not immediately manage to find it on the vast area of the Crocus City shopping and entertainment mega-center. Therefore, before going on a trip, it will be useful to read the advice of those who have already visited the aquarium. For example, owners of personal cars are advised to find a parking space on the second level of the Vegas parking lot, from where there is a convenient transition to the oceanarium. You need to go, respectively, along the MKAD. By public transport the route will be as follows: by metro to Myakinino station, from there on foot to the destination. According to information from open sources, it is planned to build a special closed pedestrian crossing from Myakinino metro station to the aquarium itself. It will be very convenient, since you can get to the place without going outside.
Opening hours and prices
A visit to the Crocus City Aquarium is not a cheap pleasure, which is also noted in the reviews. On weekdays, a ticket costs 1200 rubles for an adult and 600 rubles for a child, on weekends and holidays - 1600 and 900, respectively. For people with benefits, the cost of visiting is lower: 800 rubles for an adult and 400 rubles for a child. Children's age is limited to 13 years, children under 5 years pass free of charge. Here are the ticket prices for all three exposures of the aquarium. You can purchase a ticket for each exhibition separately. Tour service is provided. It will be cheaper to visit the complex as part of an excursion group. In addition to paying for the ticket, it is worth considering additional expenses, especially when visiting the aquarium with children.
Permission for your own shooting and video will cost 150 rubles. The cost of souvenirs, cafes, shows and other entertainment is limited only by the visitor’s imagination and financial capabilities. But in the entertainment and educational complex all kinds of promotions are constantly held, providing for discounts. For example, there is a permanent discount of 50% on a guest’s birthday.
Vegas Crocus City Aquarium Reviews
The new aquarium is very popular among residents and guests of the capital. Guest reviews about the Vegas Aquarium contain mostly enthusiastic feedback and thanks. They note a pleasant atmosphere and modern design, a wide variety of flora and fauna presented and a rich program. Also, visitors are pleased with the healthy and well-groomed appearance of animals, the cleanliness and professional approach to the work of the employees of the aquarium.