The aquarium in New Matsesta, located on the street Avenue Cheltenham - one of the best institutions of its kind on the Black Sea coast. Its doors for the aquarium opened in 2005. The total exhibition area of ​​the aquarium and the zoo is more than 1000 square meters. m. Here is a large collection of aquatic species from all continents and oceans.

In the aquarium and the zoo can be seen from Africa delegated aggressive and dangerous animals - hippos and Nile crocodile. Stopudovo babe Frida famous hippopotamus good temper and a remarkable ability to learn. In contrast, the Nile crocodile - no kindness or good behavior is no different. Not far from the Nile crocodile is his equally aggressive, but larger relatives - three-meter black caiman named Gosha. South American continent are also unique animals such as Humboldt penguins bloodthirsty piranha, different types of pythons and iguanas favorite fish Brazilian Indians - arapayma, rays motors, and other cichlids.

Among the inhabitants of the tropical seas in the aquarium you can see the different predatory fish - sharks, moray eels and groupers, beloved children clownfish, fun angelfish, butterfly fish, fish-surgeons, fish krylatok, fish, foxes, fish, dogs and other exotic fish. Even among the inhabitants of the underwater places are sea urchins and shrimp, colorful corals and anemones, starfish, sea cucumbers and jellyfish.

The aquarium also represented the inhabitants of the Black Sea - a sturgeon, Gorby mullet, shimmering in different colors zelenuhi, red mullet, scorpion fish, scary ruffs, gurnard, the famous Black Sea Rapan and mussels.

The pride of the zoo's collection are the inhabitants of the "cold-water" - a northern fur seals, seals, seal, walrus, and lionfish. A favorite of the public six walrus Gavryusha pleases visitors with their performances. He can play the flute to welcome the spectators 'air' kiss, dance and even inflate balloons. Also, their talents can show seals - Bear, Bonia and Tyson.

The aquarium and zoo Matsesty regularly hosts various festivals for children - contests and quizzes. The winners are awarded prizes worth.