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Seahorse Farm Guided Tour

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Overview


Seahorse Farm Guided Tour. Embark on an amazing 40-minute journey to the heart of a captive breed Seahorse sustainable aquaculture facilities. Discover the magic of these mystical creatures on our guided tours that combine education, conservation and unforgettable moments.

Highlights


  • You will visit an active Seahorse farm, not an Exhibition or Aquarium.
  • The first and only Seahorse farm in Mexico with more than 20 years of activity.
  • You will learn and see how seahorses are breed and raised in captivity.
  • We breed one of the biggest seahorse specie: Giant Pacific Seahorse, H. ingens
  • We breed the most popular seahorse specie: Longsnout or Brazilian Seahorse, H. reidi
Seahorse Farm Guided Tour

Description


Seahorse Farm Guided Tour

Welcome to Seahorse Expedition, a unique eco-tourism experience nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Our 40-minute guided tours offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fascinating world of seahorse aquaculture at INGENS Cultivos Marinos, a sustainable seahorse farm operating since 2000.

As you embark on this journey, you'll be immersed in the lifecycle of these enchanting creatures. Our tour begins with a full description of seahorses and what makes them different, and an engaging introduction to the history and mission of our facility, highlighting our commitment to sustainability and marine conservation.

Next, explore our live food labs area, where you'll learn about the intricate process of nurturing seahorse food sources, essential for their healthy growth. Witness the delicate care in our grow-out tanks, where baby seahorses flutter and grow under watchful eyes.

The highlight of the tour is the visit to our main facility building, housing a variety of aquariums. Here, you'll see seahorses in different stages of development, from juveniles to fully-grown adults, some of which are part of our breeding stock.

Conclude your tour with a stroll through our souvenir shop, which offers a range of seahorse-themed merchandise, from t-shirts and mugs to keyholders and educational toys.

Seahorse Expedition is not just a tour; it's an educational adventure that brings you closer to the wonders of marine life, fostering a deeper appreciation for these mystical sea creatures and the importance of their conservation.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines education, conservation, and the sheer beauty of seahorses. Book your tour today and dive into the world of Seahorse Expedition!

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • Experienced tour guide.
  • Free pictures (no flash) and videos during the tour.
  • Exclusions:
  • Transport is not available.
  • Live Seahorses interaction is optional and subject to availability: 100 MXN pesos per person.

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:
  2. Seahorse Expedition

Station 1: (10 mins)

Learn about Seahorses and thei unique characteristics, their current endangered situation and its causes, and the history of the Seahorse Farm INGENS Cultivos Marinos you are visiting with this tour.

Station 2: (10 mins) Visit our live food laboratories area and discover the power of microalgae and the organisms that serves as a food for seahorses. You will be able to lern about brineshrimp, copepods, rotifers and other types of live foods and understand how seahorses needs to be feed during its culture.

Station 3: (5 mins) Explore the live food grow-out tanks area where we grow our essential food for our seahorses.

Station 4: (5 mins) Marvel at seahorses in their first stage of life and learn about their specialized care in this area containing tanks with volumen of 12,000L, where you will see from newly born seahorses to seahorses around 30-40 days old.

Station 5: (10 mins) Visit "El Galerón", our main building, where juvenile seahorses are feed and observed while they grow in optimal conditions until they are ready for their new home. Here you will be able to see lots of seahorses from ages of 1 to 14+ months old, and watch closely how they chase, and feed on live and/or frozen food.

You can take pictures (without flash in seahorse areas) and videos freely!.

Frequently Asked Questions


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