Oceanário de Lisboa

Lisbon's oceanarium, which is arguably Portugal's most popular and family-friendly visitor attraction, was brilliantly designed to highlight the world's diverse ocean habitats. This oceanarium is one of Europe's best and largest, with a diverse collection of fish and marine animals.

The ecosystems of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic oceans are recreated in four different seascapes. A massive central tank, visible from various levels, is teeming with sharks, rays, and other finned wonders and deep-sea denizens. Smaller tropical species housed in separate aquaria set around the main tank appear to be swimming with their larger cousins thanks to the transparent plexiglass design.

The open-air landscapes, where penguins, sea otters, and other cute and cuddly birds and mammals co-exist in carefree harmony, complement this amazing spectacle.

• Location: Lisbon