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Overview. Zoo, (313) 852-4083; Aquarium, (313) 852-4141. The aquarium is open all year and houses freshwater stingrays, coral reef fish, electric eels and other unique displays. The zoo will not open this season due to cuts in the budget by the City of Detroit.
The Belle Isle Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. Designed by noted architects George D. Mason and Albert Kahn, it opened on August 18, 1904, and was the oldest continually operating public aquarium in North America when it closed on April 3, 2005.
Belle Isle Park is a 982-acre island park located in Detroit with historic, environmental, and cultural resources that have been beloved for generations. The park is home to the Belle Isle Aquarium, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Belle Isle Nature Center, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, and more!
Since its reopening, by popular demand, in 2012, it is home to over 1,500 fish of 146 species and largely features freshwater species native to Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Perhaps what is most interesting about the Belle Isle Aquarium, which continues to undergo restoration at this time, is the historic 10,000-square-foot building itself.
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Feb 18, 2024 · Visit the Belle Isle Aquarium, the oldest aquarium in the continental US, for free on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Explore the Great Lakes and Waters of the World, enjoy educational demonstrations and discover other attractions on the island.
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Belle Isle Conservancy | 300 River Place Drive, Suite 2800, Detroit, MI 48207 | 313.331.7760 | info@belleisleconservancy.org
Jul 15, 2021 · The Belle Isle Aquarium, America's oldest aquarium, reopens after a $1.2 million renovation that restored its original features and added new animals and habitats. Learn about the new additions, enhancements, and how to visit this free attraction on Belle Isle.