Dubai: The sharks and rays in Dubai Mall must have been swimming proudly these days.
Dubai’s Aquarium and Underwater Zoo has been voted one of the best aquariums in the world by the users of TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site.
The site announced on Tuesday the winners of its Travelers’ Choice awards for Zoos and Aquariums around the globe. There were 275 winners identified and Dubai’s Aquarium was ranked 25th on the list.
Monterey Bay Aquarium in California emerged as the overall winner, followed by Oceanario de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal; Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia and Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The award winners were chosen using an algorithm that took into account the number and quality of TripAdvisor user reviews which were gathered over a 12-month period.
“For those wanting to see the world’s most wondrous creatures, TripAdvisor has named the Travelers’ Choice Zoos and Aquariums, as chosen by the community of millions,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.
“Travelers can enjoy a fun and educational experience at any of these popular award-winning attractions.”
The 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium in Dubai Mall is the largest suspended aquarium in the world. It is home to thousands of aquatic animals, including sharks and rays. One of the latest additions to the animals on display is the 750-kilogram crocodile that was brought in from Queensland, Australia.
The Aquarium and Underwater Zoo also allows visitors to have a close encounter with a giant catfish, piranha and some penguins while walking through a mini indoor rainforest.
