Acuario Municipal de Mendoza

Jorge is 100 years old and since 1984 he lives in the Aquarium of the City of Mendoza, he is a male of the species Caretta, a turtle's belonging to the warm tropical seas that was found injured and numb from the cold in the South Seas. This and other species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, snails, corals, fossils, rocks and even embalmed specimens can be seen in this prestigious aquarium that was first opened in Argentina in 1945. It is also an education and information center that has staff dedicated to the study and promotion of these creatures, being frequently visited by students and professionals.