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The Downtown Aquarium is an entertainment and dining complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium that features more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits that showcase fascinating ecosystems from all around the world and house more than 500 species of marine and land creatures. Opened to the public in 2005, the Downtown Aquarium boasts several fascinating exhibits such as North America, In the Desert, Under The Sea, At The Wharf, The Rainforest, Coral Lagoon, Sunken Temple, Shipwreck, and At The Beach. Other fun features at the aquarium include the Aquarium Express, a specially designed electric train that rides around the Aquarium exploring wetlands and the South Platte River, and an Aquatic Carousel with painted ponies and mystical sea monsters. The Downtown Aquarium also boasts a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, and a fully equipped ballroom for private events and functions.
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