Guests can dive into the world’s largest freshwater cichlid aquarium – the all-new Rainbow River at The Green Planet in Dubai. Home to 2,000 vibrant African Cichlid fish of over 30 species, the eye-catching Rainbow River is the recent addition to the biodome’s exotic rainforest ecosystem.
The launch of the Rainbow River – the world’s largest freshwater cichlid aquarium – is in line with The Green Planet’s mission to raise awareness of the importance of nature conservation and wildlife preservation, as well as 2023’s declaration as the ‘Year of Sustainability’.
The African Cichlid fish are the most diverse fish species on earth, possessing various colours and sizes. Known to change colour over time and possessing a life expectancy of up to 15 years, there are 1,350 species of cichlids worldwide residing in almost every freshwater body on the planet.
Guests looking to embrace their inner merman or mermaid and swim among schools of these rainbow hued fishes can opt for the unique ‘Snorkel with Cichlid’ and feeding experience. Visitors interested in marine biology could join educational talks hosted by The Green Planet’s expert biologists.