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The Al Qana attraction is home to 46,000 creatures from 300 species.
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The National Aquarium has opened a children's zone called Bella and Rio's Playground. All photos: The National Aquarium
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The new space is named after the aquarium’s Hyacinth Macaws Bella and Rio.
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It is located in the Flooded Forest section of the aquarium.
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Children and adults can learn more about the animals who live in the Flooded Forest through interactive games in the zone.
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The zone is free of charge to those who have bought a ticket for the aquarium.
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The Al Qana attraction is home to 46,000 creatures from 300 species.
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The National Aquarium has opened a children's zone called Bella and Rio's Playground. All photos: The National Aquarium
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The new space is named after the aquarium’s Hyacinth Macaws Bella and Rio.
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It is located in the Flooded Forest section of the aquarium.
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Children and adults can learn more about the animals who live in the Flooded Forest through interactive games in the zone.
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The zone is free of charge to those who have bought a ticket for the aquarium.
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The Al Qana attraction is home to 46,000 creatures from 300 species.
Abu Dhabi's National Aquarium unveils new zone for children
Bella and Rio’s Playground is in the Flooded Forest section of Al Qana attraction
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Evelyn Lau
05 July, 2022
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