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Zoológico de Morelia Opens Mexico’s First 360° Panoramic Ray Aquarium

Featuring a 17,000-liter Amazonian-style design, the new tank immerses visitors in a panoramic ray habitat that underscores the zoo’s conservation mission.

Inauguran pecera especial para raya del Amazonas en Zoo de Morelia
Disfruta la pecera 360° del Zoo de Morelia y sumérgete en la diversión
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Overview

  • The Zoológico de Morelia officially opened its 360° panoramic aquarium on July 14, unveiling the country’s first fully surrounding tank.
  • The exhibit holds 17,000 liters of water and recreates an Amazonian habitat tailored for a variety of ray species.
  • Panoramic acrylic walls allow visitors to observe rays swimming overhead and around at eye level for a truly immersive experience.
  • The installation underscores the zoo’s commitment to environmental education and the protection of aquatic ecosystems.
  • Building on 18 years of aquarium operations, the new tank cements the Zoológico de Morelia’s status as a national benchmark in aquatic fauna exhibition and conservation.