Oceanarium.
About 1.5 hours from Florence is the Aquarium, the third largest aquarium in Italy.
It is named after the famous naturalist Diacinto Cestoni.
The exhibition dedicated to marine life covers 3,000 square metres and is divided into six themed areas and 33 aquariums containing 1,000 cubic metres of water.
The most attractive area is the underwater tunnel and the so-called tactile pool.
A whole floor is dedicated to the sensory habitation of sea creatures, covering an area of 3,000 square metres and divided into six themed zones and 33 aquariums containing 1,000 cubic metres of water.
The most attractive area is the underwater tunnel and the so-called tactile pool.
An entire floor is dedicated to the sensory habitation of the human population.
The most attractive area is the underwater tunnel and the so-called tactile pool.
A whole floor is dedicated to insects, reptiles and amphibians.
It also hosts periodic exhibitions related to the world of science and art. After exploring the halls, guests can visit the restaurant or spend time on the huge terrace overlooking the sea and the seafront.
Today, the oceanarium is home to 1,700 sea creatures, representing 300 different species. A whole team of scientists works here, not only giving guided tours and keeping the aquarium alive, but also conducting research into methods of preserving rare species and improving the ecology of the seas.
A walk through the halls will give guests an idea of the peculiarities of the water areas and life in them. For this purpose, the exposition is divided into thematic zones.
The first hall with 12 aquariums, which demonstrate the biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea: starfish and seahorses, colourful corals, unusual octopuses and king crabs. There is a pool for tactile encounters with stingrays. Be sure to admire the jellyfish Filloriza punctata with its unusual white speckled colouring.
Biologists consider the Mediterranean to be one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. All because of the richness of the species that live here.
The next point on the itinerary is a huge (3,000 litres of water) pool that recreates the environment of the Pacific and Indian oceans. See the coral reefs and their unusual inhabitants: black tip shark, Napoleon fish, scorpion fish and, of course, the green turtles – the stars of the aquarium – Ari and Kuba.
The aquarium is open every day
