Top 10 best aquariums in the world

For many of us, aquariums offer our very first glimpse of what life looks like under the sea. Our oceans and fresh water bodies are teeming with marine life—a dazzling array of animals, plants, and organisms that shape our world, and a visit to an aquarium can be the first step in teaching children how to care for their planet.

There’s no shortage of aquariums, though. According to the MarineBio Conservation Society, there are more than 200 marine aquariums and ocean life centers around the world.

Need some help narrowing down your options? These 10 are Budget Travel’s list of the best aquariums across the globe.

1. Georgia Aquarium: Atlanta, GA
2. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom: Hengqin, Zhuhai, People's Republic of China
3. Marine Life Park: Sentosa island, Singapore
4. Dubai Mall Aquarium: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5. Shedd Aquarium: Chicago, Illinois
6. Oceanogràfic: Valencia, Spain
7. Oceanário de Lisboa: Lisbon, Portugal
8. Monterey Bay Aquarium: Monterey, California
9. Vancouver Aquarium: Vancouver, Canada
10. Texas State Aquarium: Corpus Christi, TX