Aquaworld Aquarium
Aquaworld Aquarium is a natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Founded in 1995, Aquaworld was founded and developed by Scotsman John Bryce McLaren.[1] The majority of the animals on display are either rescued or were unwanted pets which now have a home in this environment.[2]
| Aquaworld Aquarium | |
|---|---|
| 35°19′01.36″N 25°23′21.39″E | |
| Date opened | 1995 |
| Location | Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece |
| Website | www |
Aquaworld encourages interest in the rescued creatures within their recreated natural habitat and is open daily from 1 April until 31 October each year. It is one of only three aquariums in Greece.[1]
References
- Great Britons in Crete - John Bryce McLaren Archived March 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Britsincrete.net
- Meet Miss Stephania ... and her sea turtle friends Crete Gazette
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