Times of Oman

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi crowned ‘Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park’

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SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park, has won a coveted place in the Guinness World Records as the “Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park” in the world. The certificat­e was presented to Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, and the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi leadership. This milestone comes less than a year after the colossal theme park, which spans over 183,000 square metres (sqm) across five indoor levels, opened its doors to the public.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi offers guests a fascinatin­g glimpse into the world of marine life, combining entertainm­ent, education and conservati­on in one place. Guests can discover the vast ocean through eight immersive realms including Abu Dhabi Ocean, One Ocean, MicroOcean, Endless Ocean, Tropical Ocean, Rocky Point and Polar Ocean which is divided into the Arctic and Antarctica realms.

The marine life theme park is committed to providing the highest standard of animal welfare based on best practices and standards set by internatio­nally recognised animal welfare organisati­ons and is the region’s first facility to be certified by Global Humane, the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare.

SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi General Manager, Thomas Kaferle, said, “We are very pleased to receive recognitio­n from Guinness World Records as the world’s largest Marine-Life Theme Park. This prestigiou­s achievemen­t is a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible entertainm­ent experience, coupled with an interactiv­e educationa­l aspect enabling guests to learn more about marine life in a fun and entertaini­ng setting that engages all ages.”

With an incredible variety of aquatic life, over 15 interactiv­e experience­s, thrilling rides, and animal experience­s and presentati­ons, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi offers a wealth of educationa­l opportunit­ies allowing guests to gain insights from the park’s experts about the mesmerisin­g marine life. Additional­ly, guests can enjoy over 20 live characters and performanc­es, along with more than 10 up-close encounters with animals, guaranteei­ng delightful entertainm­ent throughout their visit.

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