Katsurahama Aquarium

Katsurahama Aquarium
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33°29′49″N 133°34′25″E / 33.4969444°N 133.5736111°E / 33.4969444; 133.5736111
Date openedApril 1, 1931
LocationKōchi, Kōchi, Japan
No. of species200[1]
MembershipsJAZA[2]
Public transit accessTosaden Kōtsū
Websitekaturahama-aq.jp

Katsurahama Aquarium (桂浜水族館, Katsurahama suizokukan) is an aquarium located in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture on Katsurahama.

History

The aquarium opened on April 1, 1931. It was closed temporarily during World War II, but reopened afterwards. In 1984, the aquarium was relocated to its present location.[3]

Exhibits

The aquarium's many exhibits include the following species:

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the aquarium was known for its popular sea lion shows.[5] In June 2022, it was announced that scheduled animal shows would be cancelled due to animal welfare concerns. Instead, they would be replaced by spontaneous public training sessions depending on the animals' mood.[6]

Access

Katsurahama Aquarium can be accessed via local Tosaden Kōtsū bus routes. A city-operated car park for the entirety of Katsurahama Park is located nearby.

Surrounding area

References

  1. ^ "オンラインで餌やりができる！《水槽にカメラ、飼育員にセンサー》DX水族館ハマスイ【高知】". Kochi Sun Sun Broadcasting. July 10, 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Address List". Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  3. ^ 高井, 美咲 (December 11, 2021). "どうする？桂浜 現在過去未来　第３部(3)「１００周年も桂浜で」桂浜水族館館長　秋沢志名さん（４９）". Kochi News. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  4. ^ Kori, Yusuke (April 9, 2018). "Capybara at Kochi aquarium believed female actually a male". The Mainichi. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  5. ^ Matsuda, Shunsuke (November 7, 2021). "Kochi: Shuttered school reborn as unique aquarium". The Japan News. Yomiuri Shimbun. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  6. ^ 森田, 千尋 (June 20, 2022). "ハマスイが動物ショー廃止「ありのままが理想の形」　高知市の桂浜水族館". Kochi News. Retrieved 15 July 2024.