Municipal Aquarium of Santos — Aquarium in Santos
Municipal Aquarium of Santos and its collection
Municipal Aquarium of Santos is an aquarium in Santos, Brazil.
Opened on 2 July 1945 by Getúlio Vargas, it was among the earliest public aquariums built in São Paulo state. It occupies 2,000 m², with 32 fresh and saltwater tanks holding over 200 animal species, and takes about 500,000 visitors a year.
What the venue says
- educational feedings
- marine-themed external murals by environmental artist Robert Wyland
- on-site environmental education monitors
- The venue offers accessibility features (such as wheelchair access and support for visitors with reduced mobility).
Images of Municipal Aquarium of Santos
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Nadia Gomes 1009, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Letícia Tavares, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Emilio Pechini, CC-BY-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Emilio Pechini, CC-BY-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Eric and Christian from Toronto, Canada, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Eric and Christian from Toronto, Canada, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Eric and Christian from Toronto, Canada, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Me, public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Me, public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday – Sunday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | 10.00 BRL |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Municipal Aquarium of Santos. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Municipal Aquarium of Santos at this time.
Location & map
Av. Bartholomeu de Gusmão, s/nºSantos
Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Municipal Aquarium of Santos.
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starfish
Exhibits
- Patagonian penguinarium
- large circular oceanic tank