I'm always a bit hesitant about aquariums and zoos, but the tanks at the Aquarium of Genoa are generally impressively large (although I felt some were too overcrowded) and well-maintained. They also have an impressive selection of animals, and it is therefore great for educational purposes. However, I felt several of the information boards at tanks were very outdated (the species in the tanks were different than those shown) and we actually spotted a couple of outright mistakes where the name of the fish did not correspond to the picture.

The aquarium was the primary reason my wife, her mom, and I visited Genoa. It was our first time in the city, and this incredible attraction topped our list for our trip to northern Italy. The aquarium is home to thousands of creatures, ranging from tiny jellyfish to massive sharks, gentle manatees, and playful dolphins. We were captivated by the diverse array of marine life, including starfish and penguins. The experience was not only entertaining but also highly interesting and educational. We cherished every moment. After exploring the aquarium, be sure to take a boat trip through the Genoa port- it's a fantastic way to round off your adventure.

Not bad however I have enjoyed aquarium in Seville Spain alot more than this one. It was hard to watch dolphins in such a small empty pool with nothig to play with. I have cried .... also aquarium is overpriced! 31 euros its a joke in my opinion.

The Aquarium is located at the port of Genoa so easy to get to via public transportation. I visited on a Friday around 11am so there were no crowds. The first thing that struck me about the aquarium is how commercial it seemed with the photo booths and lots of up-selling techniques. I appreciated the information given next to each animal display but was seriously dismayed to see the habitats a lot of the animals were living in were sub-standard. The dolphins were in a tiny tank without any toys or interaction save for one small float, the sea horses were in a plain tank that was severely overcrowded, and the manatees did not have appropriate conditions for grazing and were forced to eat lettuce heads floating on the surface of the water. Halfway through the one-way tour of the aquarium were the eateries and gift shop (again, very commercialized). The touch pools were interesting for the kids but I did not see any hand washing stations after that section of the aquarium. Overall, while I enjoyed myself, the aquarium needs to bring up it's husbandry standards and rein in it's commercialism.

I'm spoiled for aquaria because I've been to the one in Monterey Bay so many times. But the Aquarium of Genoa is nice little place with cute exhibits that aren't exclusively focused on local wildlife. They have manatees (native to North America). They have pretty jellyfish. And they've got plenty of very cool seahorses. This was a fine activity pick for my family (toddler in tow). Good stroller accessibility. Centrally located on the wharf.

Considering it´s the largest aquarium in Europe, we expected more. When we bought the tickets (no line) we were warned there were only 4 hours left, so we started in a hurry and finished it in 2 hours. The best part is watching the manatees and touching some rays, but sharks and dolphins looked trapped in their tanks. The different shops with plush toys, books and t-shirts, the photo spot, the cafeteria made me feel in an American aquarium, but those are larger. The Biosphere asks for a different ticket, and 15 minutes are enough to see the plants and birds, if you can stand the humid heat. At least, the Aquarium has good AC.

Aquarium is not very big, but is very crowded. We did not enjoy it very much, but if you are a fan of marine life and haven’t been to bigger aquariums (e.g. like in Barcelona) you might enjoy it. I think you can safely skip if you are in Genova for a couple of days.

Visited the aquarium in July as an adult couple and we throughly enjoyed it. The aquarium offer a picture on arrival which you can purchase at the end as a lovely keep sake. They offer the picture on a key chain and fridge magnet. The picture is taken in front of a green screen so they can add effects to it. The aquarium was filled with many different sea life. They had information on all the animals available. The aquarium was so clean we even seen a worker inside a tank cleaning with a toothbrush. Nice to see staff taking initiative and cleaning where the animals live. There was an exhibit where you can actually touch a sting ray which was cool. The dolphins have a big inclosure and a ball to play with. If you are looking for something to do in Genoa I would recommend spending a few hours here. I would recommend buying tickets online before you get here as there can be a queue for tickets. I think it was €25 for an adult ticket. Worth it.