noun
aqualife park; aquatic theme park
A facility where visitors can observe and interact with aquatic animals; similar to an aquarium but often with a broader theme-park-like experience. The term is less common than 水族館 (aquarium) and may be used for specific named parks.
See also: 水族
来月、新しい水族園がオープンするらしい。
I heard a new aqualife park will open next month.
水族園ではイルカのショーも見られる。
You can also see dolphin shows at the aqualife park.
Compound of 水族 (aquatic life) and 園 (park, garden). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely follows the pattern of 動物園 (zoo) to denote a park dedicated to aquatic animals.