Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (solo trip)

There are several sparse tanks with depressing conditions for the fish and most notably the seals. The two seals at this aquarium only have a small space to swim back and forth in with only a hard flat blue surface on the bottom. There should be an attempt to recreate their natural conditions, and give them more space to swim and play in. They looked so sad I cried the whole rest of the trip. Also...

Shanghai Ocean Park is an amazing place to visit! The entire park is beautifully maintained and very well organized. The variety of marine life is impressive — from colorful tropical fish to huge sharks and playful penguins. The underwater tunnel is absolutely stunning and gives a real “wow” experience. It’s a great place for families, couples, or anyone who loves nature and the ocean. The staff ...

A great place to take children, the aquarium has 5 floors and it highly impressive. It is fully air-conditioned so if you need to get out of the Shanghai heat in the summer, it's an interesting activity for all ages

This aquarium was so crowded even at 9.30AM. I saw more people than fish! People would crowd around infront of the exhibits and wouldn't let others enjoy the view. When I did manage to squeeze myself to have a peek at the fish, people would shove their way infront of me, shove their cameras front of me or straight up grab my shoulder to push me away. I couldn't enjoy any of the feeding shows eithe...

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is an amazing place to visit, offering one of the most impressive collections of marine life in Asia. The highlight is the long underwater tunnel where you can walk through and admire sharks, rays, and colorful fish swimming above and around you. The exhibits are well-organized, educational, and suitable for both kids and adults. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is...