Belle Isle Aquarium

Interior photo of Belle Isle Aquarium

3 Inselruhe Ave
Detroit, MI 48207

Office Phone: (313) 331-7760
Email: info@belleisleconservancy.org
Website: https://www.belleisleconservancy.org/bia

When the Belle Isle Aquarium opened it was the third-largest Aquarium in the world with salt water being shipped directly in from the ocean. Today, it is home to a unique collection of fish. With one of the largest collections of air-breathing fish in the world, they house the only known collection of all 7 species of gar in North America. Walking through the aquarium, you will travel all over the globe exploring the Great Lakes and Waters of the world. From Africa to South American from rocky shores to sandy depths all different environments are on display.

 

(Photo credit http://www.tstevensphoto.com/belle-isle-aquarium/)