Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre

The Aquaworld Aquarium and Reptile Rescue Center is located on the western side of Hersonissos and it is one of the most favorite tourists' attractions. It has been operating since 1995 and was founded by Scot John McLaren. It is the second aquarium on the island but the only reptile center for rescue.
The majority of fish and reptiles housed in the aquarium are not bought but they are animals under captivity or abandoned pets which found a home in this hospitable environment. Fish in aquariums are fish found in the seas of Crete and animals – snakes, lizards and turtles- found in the Cretan countryside.

The philosophy of Aquaworld is simple enough. People come closer to animals and in this way, the human's interest in marine life, reptiles and their natural habitats will be increased. So, the practical interaction of visitors with the animals is the main feature of the park.
Through knowledge and encouragement, people will take care of animals making them aware of the environment that animals live in. You can take great pictures with the animals too.

In the past, Aquaworld had hosted an injured Caretta Caretta, which was sent to the special care service and then returned back to the sea. The Aquaworld's philosophy is that wildlife must be protected and thus Caretta Caretta is more useful for the perpetuation of species into the sea.

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