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Introduction
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world with a dedicated China Zone showcasing endemic aquatic species of China. Most of the species exhibited are nationally protected animals, including the Chinese sturgeon, Chinese sucker fish, Yangtze alligator, Chinese giant salamander, and Percocypris pingi (Jinsha carp).
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Chinese Sturgeon

Chinese Sturgeon

The Chinese sturgeon is a bony fish endemic to the Yangtze River. The largest recorded specimen reaches nearly 5 meters in length and weighs 600 kilograms, with a maximum lifespan of up to 40 years. As a benthic carnivorous fish, it migrates upstream from the sea into freshwater rivers every summer and spawns in the upper Yangtze River between October and November in autumn. Hailed as the "Giant Panda of the Waters", it is a genuine living fossil and listed as a Class I State Protected Wild Animal of China.
Chinese Sturgeon

Yangtze Alligator

Also known as the Chinese alligator, this freshwater crocodilian is endemic to China. It grows to about 1.5 meters in length and can weigh up to 36 kg. Mild in temperament and capable of hibernation, it is mainly found in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the Taihu Lake region. It is classified as a Class I protected species and is critically endangered.
Yangtze Alligator
  • Chinese Giant Salamander
  • Chinese Giant Salamander

Chinese Giant Salamander

The Chinese giant salamander, belonging to the family Cryptobranchidae, is the largest living amphibian, reaching lengths of 60–180 centimeters. It inhabits mountain streams in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze, Yellow, and Pearl Rivers. Due to overexploitation and environmental changes, it has become endangered and is listed as a Class II nationally protected species.
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Exclusive Annual Member Activities | Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Exclusive Annual Member Activities | Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Join our Ocean Friends Club with an annual pass! Enjoy unlimited year-round access to the aquarium. We also bring you a wealth of exclusive perks and customized member-only events. Delight in one-of-a-kind premium experiences, and make new friends who share the same passion for marine life.
Immersively Unlocking the Mysteries of China's Aquatic Life

Immersively Unlocking the Mysteries of China's Aquatic Life

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is currently the world’s only aquarium with a dedicated China exhibition zone that showcases themed displays of aquatic organisms and ecosystems in the Yangtze River Basin. Come and immersively unlock the mysteries of China's native aquatic life.
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