Everywhere you look at the DWA you're going to see something amazing. From the outside the building doesn't look like it can possibly be big enough for more than, say, a 200 gallon tank, but it goes on and on. Unlike most of the aquariums I've been to, this one is designed vertically rather than horizontally, so you work your way down and then back up again.
The unique design allows for some spectacular displays. One path wends its way through a rain forest area, and as you're going past terrariums and tanks on the outside wall, you get to see the gigantic pool in the middle from almost every angle and height. In another you walk through a tunnel built into the middle of a shark tank. A third is a wall where visitors can get inches away from manatees and other fish.
They also haven't taken themselves too literally as an aquarium. There are all sorts of other animals such as birds, turtles, even hunting cats. We happened to be there at a time when their Mayan dance troupe was performing and spent a pleasant hour admiring the costumes and talking with the performers.
I can't recommend the aquarium enough! Make sure to check it out.
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