- Address: Marine Exhibition Center Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama
- Telephone Number: 507-212-8793
- Website: www.stri.si.edu
In the capital of Panama, there is a unique aquarium-museum Centro de exhibiciones marinas, located directly under the open sky.
Interesting information
This museum is an exhibition center, containing mainly marine fish and animals. Its main goal is the preservation and breeding of tropical inhabitants of the abyss.
The Panama Aquarium is located on one of the islands of Amador Causeway and belongs to the Smithsonian Institute for Tropical Research.
Here visitors can get acquainted with the geological, military and natural history of the country, as well as learn about the life of turtles, fish, etc.
On the territory of the museum there are military buildings of the times of the First World War, buildings erected at the same time with the construction of the Panama Canal , as well as modern premises. Permanent and temporary exhibitions are held here.
Two trails lead to the aquarium, located in a dry tropical forest with a typical ecosystem of the Pacific coast. Here you can find animals such as armadillos, sloths, iguanas, and also various birds. In the water and mangrove groves marine animals live, followed by visitors with interest at low tide. And in the museum itself you can get to know their life even closer.
Inhabitants of the aquarium in Panama
So, the main pride of the museum are various kinds of sea turtles. They are in the accessibility for visitors, they can be picked up, ironed and photographed. Also, guests will be shown a place for laying eggs and toddlers, which will later be released to freedom.
In small aquariums there are marine stars. They are also allowed to touch and take pictures with them. In a large indoor swimming pool you can see all kinds of fish and even sharks. There are also reptiles here: various kinds of frogs, snakes, iguanas. Raccoons are sitting in cages, but they are forbidden to feed and touch them. In a separate room, visitors can see flora from various seas and oceans: corals, algae, etc.
The working time of the aquarium Сentro de exhibiciones marinas
During the school hours on weekdays (from Tuesday to Friday), the museum's doors are open from 13:00 to 17:00, and on weekends from 10:00 to 18:00. During school holidays, the aquarium can be reached between 10:00 and 18:00. The admission ticket costs 8 dollars. It is necessary to negotiate with the guide in advance.
How to get to the Centro de exhibiciones marinas?
The aquarium is located near the city of Panama . Once on the island, navigate the navigator or follow the signs on the bulk road. The main landmark is the port, located near the institution. Also here you can come with an organized tour .
In the naval museum almost all the exhibits are presented in the open air. It will be very interesting and informative not only for adults but also for children, so tourists and locals often come here with their whole family.
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