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Parques Reunidos takes over Aquarium of the Lakes
Spanish visitor attraction operator Parques Reunidos (PR) has taken over UK operator Aquarium of the Lakes.
Aquarium of the Lakes operates three UK attractions – the Aquarium of the Lakes near Windemere in Cumbria, Oceanarium in Bournemouth and the Blackpool Zoo.
The deal is part of PR’s expansion push as it aims to have 27 parks by the end of 2007.
It has announced plans to open or acquire five further by the end of the year and increasing the number of annual visitors to its sites past the 12 million visitor mark.
Located at the southern tip of Lake Windermere Aquarium of the Lakes is a freshwater aquarium recreating the journey of a river from mountain to sea.
The site’s themed displays are home to an array of creatures including otters, pike and British sharks and rays.
Oceanarium Bournemouth includes displays allowing visitors to explore the secrets of the water systems from the Amazon to the Abyss. The aquarium is home to thousands of species from clownfish and puffer fish to sharks, stingrays and giant green turtles.
Blackpool Zoo boasts more than 1,500 animals of all species and from all continents.
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