In the north-east of Moscow there is a large shopping center, which has on its ground floor a whole underwater kingdom. Various representatives of flora and fauna from all over the world live here. The oceanarium in RIO on Dmitrovka can surprise its visitors with a huge variety of unusual fish and mammals. For all the time of its existence, this place was very fond of Muscovites and guests of the capital. Learn more about this aquarium later in the article.
Opening
At the end of October 2011, the aquarium was solemnly opened in RIO on Dmitrovka. Such a grandiose event could not have remained unnoticed, since this was notified in advance on all television channels and radio stations.
It took eighteen million dollars to create such a large-scale project, and the area occupied by the aquarium is more than 3,500 square meters. That is why everyone eagerly awaited the opening, and since it was still timed to the beginning of the school holidays, tickets were sold out by families with children with lightning speed. According to the founder company, more than a hundred thousand people visited the RIO oceanarium in Dmitrovka in the first weeks of its work.
Description
This underwater world, according to the designers, is divided into several thematic zones. Entering the aquarium, you immediately get to the pole, where cute penguins and Kamchatka crabs live . Then comes the tropic zone with the true inhabitants of coral reefs and African lakes, and interesting birds and funny monkeys are in the neighborhood. Another zone of the underwater kingdom is the Amazon, a visit to which will give an unforgettable meeting with large marine predators.
The oceanarium in "RIO" on Dmitrovka, according to visitors, has its main highlight - it is its glass tunnel. They say that when you get into it, you immediately feel as if under water. Undoubtedly, a special effect is also produced by the LED sky with stars and decorations immersed in the habitat of aquarium inhabitants.
Who else lives in the sea kingdom?
The aquarium also contains more than ten thousand species of fish and two hundred and fifty species of various animals. Paradise birds, huge sharks, stingrays, fur seals and even anacondas live here.
In addition, the Red Sea zone is able to surprise visitors with its many corals of various shapes and colors, shrimp, starfish, clown fish and much more.
In order to see with your own eyes the main inhabitants of the Amazon - piranhas, of course, you need to go to the "RIO" on Dmitrovka. The oceanarium (the price of the ticket for his excursions, of course, is not cheap) guarantees its visitors a lot of vivid impressions and positive emotions.
Exotic zoo
In the shopping center on the same floor there is another unique place with no less interesting inhabitants. The discoveries of the “ExoPark” were awaited with the same impatience as its neighbor - the oceanarium.
The area is about 2500 square meters. Fifty species of exotic animals collected from all over the planet live on this territory. In addition to them, there are still more than four hundred inhabitants, such as various reptiles, mammals and amphibians.
Each species is located in its own aviary, where their habitual habitat was specially created for them. That is why ExoPark is divided into Africa, South America, Australia and Southeast Asia.
Other entertainments
When visiting the aquarium, you can go to the cozy cafe-restaurant of the family-type Jungle Land. The amazing interior of this place will appeal to both adults and children. This institution is decorated in the style of the Mesozoic era and is a real illustration of the dinosaur era.
Visitors' comments about this cafe are extremely positive, since only a pleasant atmosphere reigns here, created thanks to high-quality service and a variety of delicious dishes with drinks.
In Jungle Land, you can not only have fun with your family, but also celebrate a birthday or some other special occasion. A team of professionals, consisting of animators and photographers, is able to present a real holiday to any child.
A souvenir shop was recently opened for visitors, from where you can take with you a piece of the underwater world in the form of a live aquarium fish.
Opinion of visitors
Almost all the residents of the capital have already managed to visit the Oceanarium at RIO on Dmitrovka. Reviews about it scattered throughout the Moscow region, so visitors also tend to come to see its inhabitants. People are indescribably delighted with such a variety of species of various tropical fish and animals. Indeed, unlike many other institutions of this kind, not only marine inhabitants, but also exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds and reptiles live in the aquarium.
According to visitors, walking through the aquariums of the institution, you feel like a part of the sea kingdom. The guests of the aquarium are also impressed by its interesting design, unusual design, and how many positive emotions the inhabitants evoke can not be compared with almost anything.
Cost of visit and opening hours
The best way to get to know the underwater world is to go to RIO on Dmitrovka (aquarium). Ticket price for adults on weekdays: from Monday to Friday is 500 rubles, and for children - 300. On weekends, the cost of a child ticket is 300 rubles and an adult - 600. Young visitors under five years of age can attend this institution for free.
In the aquarium you can get a wonderful discount on your birthday, so an adult ticket will cost 350 rubles and a child’s ticket will cost 150. The same prices apply to discounted tickets for participants of the Second World War, full-time students, disabled students, senior citizens and large families.
Before visiting, it is better to clarify when the aquarium in RIO on Dmitrovka is open. Opening hours: from 10:00 in the morning until 22:00, and ticket offices sell tickets until 21:00.
Also, do not forget about sanitary days, which are held once a month.
Directions and contact details
Very conveniently located in the capital Oceanarium in the "RIO" on Dmitrovka. His address is as follows: Moscow city, shopping and entertainment center "RIO", Dmitrov highway, house 163.
For all questions of interest, you can call the following numbers: 8 (495) 988-51-12 or 8 (495) 755-29-59. To register for group excursions, you must dial the following number: 8 (915) 088-81-33.
It’s not difficult to come to the aquarium at RIO on Dmitrovka on your own. Any resident of the capital knows how to get there. For example, you can use the 763 K minibus or the 735 minibus if you are traveling from the Moscow Petrovsko-Razumovskaya metro station. In the event that you have to get from the Altufevo metro, you must go by the following minibuses: No. 836, No. 685, No. 644, and then get off at the Rynok stop or use the free fare in a bus specially run there for this purpose. A semi-express with a large RIO inscription also rides from the Medvedkovo metro station.
Soon, upon numerous requests from visitors, the aquarium plans to expand its exposure and add even more various mysterious and exotic inhabitants of the deep sea. Therefore, those who have not yet been in this wonderful institution, undoubtedly, should go there.