Palma Aquarium

Recently, I decided to go to the Palma Aquarium.  The ticket price was 25 Euros, but since I'm an island resident, I possess a magical card that earns me significant discounts on busses, attractions, ferries, and even domestic flights.  In this particular case, the price was reduced to 18.50.  Not bad, eh?

Hopped on my moto and within 15 minutes I was there.  Even though it was Saturday and summer, it wasn't overcrowded with tourists.  I'd say it was just about right.

I was surprised how excellent the facility was.  All I had to do was follow the path and it would take me throughout the entire facility which was below ground, above ground, outside, inside, and even through a misty jungle full of tropical plants, birds, and reptiles (ick).  I guess an aquarium isn't just about fish!

Some stats (provided by Senor Wiki):

• Built in 2007
• Their largest tank is about 28 feet deep and contains almost 1 million gallons of saltwater.
• You can (if you're an idiot) scuba dive with a professional and swim among the sharks in said tank.
• It has approximately 12,000 square meters of gardens to showcased the Mediterranean fauna and flora.
• A roof garden transformed into a Amazon-like jungle with 20 ft waterfall and misters.
• 55 tanks in all display species from the Med, Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans.

I was also very impressed with their interactive computer displays at each stop.  You can choose which language (from many) to read all the information they provide.  They also displayed photos of each notable inhabitant in that particular tank.  You touched the photo of the fish you were interested in knowing more about and it would respond with all sorts of fascinating info such as what region of the world they live, average age, size, how they mate, what they eat, who eats who, how they protect themselves, etc.

I saw Dory.

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Dano