Plans are formalised to develop a world-class aquarium for Guam, setting the foundation for a new visitor experience on the island.
A retail and entertainment structure is redesigned and engineered into a large indoor aquarium, including installation of major life support systems and a walk-through tunnel.
The aquarium opens in Tumon, introducing visitors to a unique tunnel experience surrounded by sharks, rays and tropical fish.
The facility quickly becomes one of Guam’s most recognisable attractions, complementing the island’s natural marine environment with an accessible indoor experience.
Guests are offered the opportunity to dine inside the tunnel, creating one of Guam’s most distinctive and memorable visitor experiences.
Educational visits and guided programmes connect children with the marine animals and ecosystems found in Guam’s surrounding waters.
Families return regularly, making the aquarium a place associated with shared experiences, milestones and lasting memories.
The aquarium contributes to environmental initiatives, including island-wide clean-up efforts, helping raise awareness of ocean health and marine conservation.
The facility serves as a command centre for a major ocean exploration initiative, linking Guam to global scientific research.
A formal partnership with the University of Guam and government agencies supports coral reef restoration and environmental conservation efforts.
The Aquarium of Guam appoints Australian multinational Advanced Aquarium Technologies, a specialist in the design, development and operation of world class public aquariums, to review and reimagine the aquarium. AAT takes over curatorial leadership of the facility.
The attraction is reintroduced under a new name, marking a new chapter while building on more than two decades of history.
The birth of young sharks is celebrated with the community, including a public naming initiative.
The facility closes to allow for a full transformation, representing the most significant upgrade since opening.
The Aquarium of Guam and Advanced Aquarium Technologies sign a long term Managed Services Agreement committing AAT to permanently embedding three members of AAT staff at the aquarium including the General Manager, Curator and Assistant Curator roles.
A giant clam exhibit at the Guam Museum highlights the cultural and ecological importance of reef species and the connection between people and the ocean.
Exhibits, infrastructure and visitor experiences are redesigned to better reflect Guam’s interconnected aquatic environments.
The aquarium returns as a modern, immersive and educational experience for residents and visitors.
