Aquário Vasco da Gama
Aquário Vasco da Gama
Zoos and Aquariums
The aquarium was inaugurated in 1898 with the support of D. Carlos I (1863-1908), and its main aim was to offer the visitor direct contact with the great riches of the aquatic world. There is a very diversified collection of objects related to the oceanographic research promoted by D. Carlos.
The aquarium has 4000 specimens of marine fauna and flora from the world's various ecosystems.
The aquarium has 4000 specimens of marine fauna and flora from the world's various ecosystems.
Contacts
Address:
Rua Direita ao Dafundo
1495-154 Algés
1495-154 Algés
Telephone:
+351 21 419 63 37 - 21 415 16 10
Fax:
+351 21 419 39 11
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