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Top Aquariums in the Southwest
Who'd have thought: New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, can be great places to see underwater life. Meanwhile, Texas has the biggest, and most, aquariums in the Southwest.
Aquariums and Marine Center Locations
A list at About's Saltwater Aquarium website. 
Newport, Oregon: the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Keiko (the "Free Willy" whale) was moved here, from Mexico, before being moved again to Finland.
Miami Seaquarium
38 acres of "marine-life entertainment and education", located on Virginia Key.
Chicago: Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium is one of the oldest public aquariums in the world; many special outings and programs are offered for family and kids.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Famous aquarium in Monterey, California, south of San Francisco.
Vancouver Aquarium:
Start with the North Pacific and explore six other habitats at this site.
San Antonio: Sea World Of Texas
Sharks' Coral Reef, Dolphin Cove, wave pool, thrill rides-- all this and more, at Sea World.
Tennessee Aquarium: Virtual Tour
The world's largest freshwater aquarium "takes you all the places rivers go."
Top 10 Zoos and Aquariums
Links to top zoos and aquariums.
Yahoo! Aquariums
A list of aquariums around the world.

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