In fact, the aquarium in Gelendzhik is not the only one. But the rest of the institutions can be called oceanariums (although this is stated in their advertising) only with a stretch, since the area of the premises is small, the aquariums are tiny, and there are few inhabitants.
Consider the aquarium in Gelendzhik, which is located in the city center and belongs to the all-Russian network Ocean Park.
Area
This aquarium was recently built - in 2007, but over the years it has become very popular among residents and guests of Gelendzhik. Currently, it is one of the main attractions of the city. The territory of the aquarium is not too large - only 400 square meters, but each meter is carefully thought out, which made it possible to comfortably accommodate a large number of marine fish and animals, including quite large ones.
The aquarium in Gelendzhik is simply equipped perfectly - it uses high-level lighting, there are the most modern acoustic systems. Near all aquariums are television screens. And this is not all the technical innovations that can be found here.
Since, among other things, the Gelendzhik Oceanarium is also a research center that studies the life of many endangered animals in natural conditions, all the guides working in this place will be able to tell vacationers the maximum of useful and interesting information about the inhabitants of the aquariums.
Residents
The aquarium in Gelendzhik is divided into zones. The first of these presents freshwater residents of South America and Southeast Asia. Including here you can consider aggressive piranha. In addition to freshwater, here you can see lobsters, starfish and other inhabitants of this region.
In the second zone of the aquarium, visitors can view the population of coral reefs, including the poisonous zebra lionfish.
The third zone is dedicated to sharks. Moreover, there are even rare representatives of bottom sharks, which, unlike other species, do not need constant movement.
It is especially important, including for visitors to the aquarium, that they pay great attention to caring for animals. Thus, not only the residents themselves feel happy and absolutely healthy, but the audience is much more pleasant to watch funny, frolicing fish, who obviously do not know the problems with food or water quality.
Prices
The oceanarium (Gelendzhik), whose photo is often laid out by vacationers after visiting this center, works during the season (from June to September inclusive) from 10 to 24 hours, without days off and lunch breaks. In the remaining months, the Aquarium is pleased to welcome visitors from 10 to 18 hours.
Admission will cost adults 350 rubles, children under 12 years old - 250 rubles, children under 5 years old - free of charge. Photographing and video shooting - 100 rubles (shooting on phones is free). Disabled children and orphans can also attend free of charge upon presentation of the relevant documents.
Reviews
The oceanarium (Gelendzhik), reviews of which almost all are enthusiastic, is one of the main attractions of the resort. All who were here were very pleased that they visited this place. In fact, only those who are completely opposed to keeping animals in captivity or people spoiled by overseas giant containers for fish and animals can be unhappy with visiting this giant aquarium.
Within the framework of our country, and even more so of such a small resort town, this is a large, interesting, beautiful and research-important room for observing underwater inhabitants and studying their life. It is unfortunate that many of the animals present in the aquarium are on the verge of extinction.