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List of largest aquariums

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Large aquariums exhibit a wide variety of species and animals in a large range of tanks. These are typically public aquariums and may also include oceanariums and dolphinariums, designed to showcase a diverse range of marine animals for the public.

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Only aquariums with a total capacity of more than 10 million litres and/or a tank larger than 5 million litres are included in the list. The list is not necessarily complete; aquariums that may meet the criteria but do not have published sources on their capacity may not be reflected in the list.

Image Aquarium City Country Total capacity Largest tank Notes
Chimelong Spaceship Hengqin Image China 75,350,969 L

(16,574,889.18 U.S. gal)[1]

 56,450,136 L

(12,417,288.86 U.S. gal)[1]

 Holder of the Guinness World Record since 2023 for largest aquarium and largest aquarium tank.[1][2]
Image Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Hengqin Image China 48,750,000 L (12,880,000 U.S. gal)[3] 22,700,000 L (5,997,000 U.S. gal)[3] Holder of the Guinness World Record since 2014 for largest underwater viewing dome.[4] Held the record for largest aquarium between 2014 and 2023.[3]
Image S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore Image Singapore 45,200,000 L (11,940,000 U.S. gal)[5] 18,170,000 L (4,800,000 U.S. gal)[5] Held the Guinness World Record for largest aquarium from 2012 until 2014.[5]
Image L'Oceanogràfic Valencia Image Spain 41,600,000 L (10,990,000 U.S. gal)[5] 7,000,000 L (1,849,000 U.S. gal)[6]
Image Georgia Aquarium Atlanta Image United States 41,640,000 L (11,000,000 U.S. gal)[7] 23,850,000 L (6,300,000 U.S. gal)[7] Held the Guinness World Record for largest aquarium from 2005 until 2012.[8]
Image Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Nagoya Image Japan 27,000,000 L (7,133,000 U.S. gal)[9] 13,400,000 L (3,540,000 U.S. gal)[9][10]
Image National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium Hengchun Image Taiwan 24,142,000 L (6,378,000 U.S. gal)[11] 4,070,000 L (1,075,000 U.S. gal)[5]
Image Moscow Oceanarium Moscow Image Russia 25,000,000 L (6,604,000 U.S. gal)[12][13] 1,490,000 L (393,600 U.S. gal)[14] Consist of aquarium exhibitions with total capacity 3,000,000 L[12], large pool for performances, dolphins and orca enclosures and swimming pools.
Image The Seas with Nemo & Friends Bay Lake, Florida Image United States 21,580,000 L (5,700,000 U.S. gal)[15] The Seas is located in Epcot at Walt Disney World.
Image Aqua Planet Jeju Jeju Island Image South Korea 20,000,000 L (5,283,000 U.S. gal)[5] 10,800,000 L (2,853,000 U.S. gal)[5]
Image Atlanterhavsparken Ålesund Image Norway 19,000,000 L (5,019,000 U.S. gal)[16][17] 4,000,000 L

(1,056,000 U.S. gal)[17]

 Total volume calculated using combined volume of Atlantic Tank and Seal Bay.
Image Shedd Aquarium Chicago Image United States 18,900,000 L (4,993,000 U.S. gal)[5] 7,600,000 L (2,008,000 U.S. gal)[5]
Image Nausicaä Centre National de la Mer Boulogne-sur-Mer Image France 17,000,000 L (4,491,000 U.S. gal)[18] 10,000,000 L (2,642,000 U.S. gal)[18]
Cube Oceanarium Chengdu Image China 11,000,000 L (2,906,000 U.S. gal)[5] 10,000,000 L (2,642,000 U.S. gal)[5]
Image Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Dubai Image United Arab Emirates 10,500,000 L (2,774,000 U.S. gal)[5] 10,000,000 L (2,642,000 U.S. gal)[6]
Image Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Osaka Image Japan 10,000,000 L (2,642,000 U.S. gal)[5] 7,500,000 L (1,981,000 U.S. gal)[5]
Image Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Okinawa Image Japan 9,800,000 L (2,589,000 U.S. gal)[5] 7,500,000 L (1,981,000 U.S. gal)[6]
Image Antalya Aquarium Antalya Image Turkey 7,500,000 L (1,981,000 U.S. gal)[18] 5,000,000 L (1,321,000 U.S. gal)[18]
Image Lisbon Oceanarium Lisbon Image Portugal 7,000,000 L (1,849,000 U.S. gal)[18] 5,000,000 L (1,321,000 U.S. gal)[18]
Image TurkuaZoo Istanbul Image Turkey 7,000,000 L (1,849,000 U.S. gal)[18] 5,000,000 L (1,321,000 U.S. gal)[6]
Image Istanbul Aquarium Istanbul Image Turkey 7,000,000 L (1,849,000 U.S. gal)[19] ?


See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Largest aquarium". Guinness World Records.
  2. ↑ "Largest Aquarium Tank". Guinness World Records.
  3. 1 2 3 "China's Hengqin Ocean Kingdom confirmed as world's largest aquarium as attraction sets five world records". Guinness World Records. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  4. ↑ "Largest underwater viewing dome". Guinness World Records.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "🥇 Largest and Best Aquariums in the World 2022". World Cities Ranking. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "10 Largest Aquariums in the World". Touropia. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  7. 1 2 "GAI Fun Facts" (PDF). news.georgiaaquarium.org. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Aquarium sets Guinness record". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Associated Press. 23 August 2010. Archived from the original on 26 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  9. 1 2 "名古屋港水族館の機能向上に向けた基本構想 （概要版）" (PDF). 名古屋港管理組合. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "特集：AQUARIUM 尾張名古屋のシャチプールは世界最大級". 鹿島建設株式会社. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "A mileage goes beyond century symbolizing the abundance and beauty of life, which nourishes the culture of Taiwan with the ocean…". National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium.
  12. 1 2 "О Москвариуме". moskvarium.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "The Biggest Aquariums In The World". World Atlas. Retrieved 7 June 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ↑ "Аквариумы - Аква Лого инжиниринг". www.aqualogo-engineering.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "8 Facts and Secrets about The Seas with Nemo and Friends". DisneyLists.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  16. ↑ "The Atlantic Ocean Park in Ålesund". Visit Norway. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  17. 1 2 "Feeding the fish in the spectacular Atlantic Tank". Atlanterhavsparken. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "🥇 Largest and Best Aquariums in Europe 2022 | Top 10". World Cities Ranking. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  19. ↑ "İstanbul Akvaryum". İstanbul Akvaryum. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
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