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aquarium - Historical background

When and where did the first public display aquarium open?

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Freshwater aquarium filled with green aquatic plants, rocks, and several small colorful fish swimming throughout the tank. — aquarium A freshwater aquarium.

The first public display aquarium opened in 1853 at Regent’s Park in London.1