Veracruz Aquarium . It is located in the city of Veracruz , it is the most important aquarium in Veracruz and most likely in all of Mexico .
Summary
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- 1 Beginnings
- 2 Acknowledgments
- 3 Remodeling
- 4 External links
- 5 Source
the beginning
At the end of the 1980s, talks began with the Government of the State of Veracruz to create a space where the marine fauna of the region would be exhibited and take advantage of it to support the tourism sector. The Playón de Hornos was chosen due to its proximity to the tourist area, the protection it provided against north winds and the supply of sea water.
By the end of 1992 , the work directed by the engineer Hiroshi Kamio would be completed , thus inaugurating on November 13 of that same year.
Starting in 2000 , a first phase of expansion began, completed in 2002 and changed its image, which included the construction of an enclosure for sharks and another for manatees, as well as a terrace and a promenade outside the plaza, thus giving visitors one more option to enjoy the sea on its esplanade of more than 300 meters, which allowed it to obtain a growth of 75% in the number of visits.
Acknowledgments
The Veracruz Aquarium has several recognitions, among them, having kept a specimen of Tibinto Tintorera , Galeocerdo cuvier , for almost 8 years , until its subsequent release; It is also the only place where it is possible to admire the manatees Trichechus manatus , as well as two of their young born in their facilities.
Remodeling
In December 2007 , the major fish tank was remodeled, with more than 1 million liters of salty water, due to which it receives the name of Big Fish Tank of Reefs , where the typical species found in these reefs are shown. important ecosystems. In this year it is considered as the most important tourist attraction in the city, since it highlights its content and the variety that occurs along its route.
