Multiple choice

Which zoo was the first to display marine life to the public?

  1. Vancouver Public Aquarium

  2. London Zoo

  3. Struttgart Zoo

  4. New York Aquarium

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B Correct answer
Explanation

London Zoo opened the first public aquarium in 1853, making it the first zoo to display marine life to the public. The aquarium was housed within the London Zoo's Regent's Park location and showcased marine species that had never before been seen by the general public. The Vancouver Public Aquarium opened in 1956, while Stuttgart Zoo and New York Aquarium were established later in the 20th century.

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