A self-supporting, non-profit public aquarium located within City Museum
The World Aquarium in St. Louis, Missouri offers unique experiences to all interested in water life. Over 10,000 outrageous sea creatures and fun river critters await you at the World Aquarium as well as unique land animals like sloths, sharks, sea turtles, two headed snakes and two-headed turtles. You can feed stingrays, pet a shark, get a fish manicure, or slide through the shark tank. Admission: $20 (includes basic City Museum admission.) Hours of operation: Wed & Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri & Sat: 9am-11pm; and Sun: 11am-5pm. (Summer hours include Mon-Tues 9am-5pm) 701 North 15th St.-2nd Floor, St. Louis, MO 314-647-9594. Visit us on the web at www.worldaquarium.org.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We first opened the aquarium in 1993.
What is your primary product or service?
We are a self-supporting, non-profit public aquarium which has special animal touch areas.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I am a-fish-ionado.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are very interactive in our approach with the touch areas.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Only one location. Aquariums are a lot of work!
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.
Which areas do you service?
Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area
What are your hours of operation?
Hours of operation: Wed & Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri & Sat: 9am-11pm; and Sun: 11am-5pm. (Summer hours include Mon-Tues 9am-5pm)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Telling us that they touched animals that they never thought they would! Also,visiting and bringing friends with you the next time you visit.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”
¯ Jacques-Yves Cousteau