They can take up the controls at the helm, peer through the periscopes, crank the propeller, test out the bunks and explore Captain Nemo’s Cabinet of Curiosities full of wonderful marine specimens. Through a collection of settings and props, kids will imagine they are submarine captains. “‘Voyage to the Deep’ is an immersive experience that perfectly complements our mission of marine science exploration, conservation and oceans for all.” “At Mote Aquarium, we are focused on research, conservation and education through interactive opportunities for our members and guests,” said Associate Vice President for Mote Aquarium, Evan Barniskis. The exhibition’s educational content is approachable for all ages, and it covers topics such as marine life, submarines, and various maritime archaeology. Guests can climb aboard the five-part interactive Nautilus submarine, which includes a bridge, control room, salon, living quarters and engine room to explore. With this exhibit, Mote Aquarium visitors will have the unique opportunity to join in the undersea odyssey. “We want our guests to have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of our scientists and know that they too can be researchers and protect our oceans.” “‘Voyage to the Deep’ celebrates fictional explorers of the deep, while Mote’s scientists are real-life explorers and innovators,” said Mote’s Senior Exhibits Coordinator, Samantha Bledstein. When it comes to family fun, Mote Marine Aquarium has an incredible exhibition through May 21 not to be missed-”Voyage to the Deep”.īased on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” this underwater adventure exhibition brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine, and the mythical world he inhabited. The exhibition tour is managed by Flying Fish. The ‘Voyage of the Deep’ exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Now, it is all geared up to make waves in the city with its breath-taking features like the Seahorse Nursery, Rockpools and its very own Submarine Playzone.By Jacqueline Miller | April 2023 | Photos Courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. The aquarium was set to open in May 2019 which was later delayed and scheduled for 2020 until the pandemic interrupted the workings of the world. The space is so huge according to the aquarium, that SCUBA divers swoop in every week to clean up the fishes’ home. In the 20 ft deep tunnel also lives Blackbeard, the massive 15-foot-tall underwater sculpture accompanied by 20 species with different colours and habitats that are found in the tropical ocean. This tunnel is Alamo City’s only ocean tunnel with fish swimming above the visitors in 160,000 gallons of water. Underwater Ocean Tunnel – First In San AntonioĪ signature element of the SEA LIFE aquarium that has us on our toes is the underwater ocean tunnel through which visitors can come ‘face to fin’ with the aquatic life and catch glimpses of sharks and sting rays. This singular display will feature hundreds of species from six different habitats. There is a wonderful Seahorse Mangrove Exhibit in the making where 15 different varieties of these creatures will up on display along with another curious exhibit called Shipwreck that will house mesmerising technicolour reefs full of live corals, schools of bannerfish and coral fish. SEA LIFE San Antonio also has in store a number of attractions for visitors such as 10 Interactive Zones as well as daily talks and feeding sessions and a LEGOLAND Discovery Center. It is all set for a grand opening on 25 May at the Shops at Rivercenter.Īccording to its curator, Nick Ireland, the aquarium will be home to more than 3000 aquatic creatures, including an eight-foot zebra shark. An amazing new addition to the city’s vibrant cultural centres is SEA LIFE San Antonio, an aquarium with an underwater ocean tunnel.
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