Fed by melting snow, the Mekong rises from the Tibetan plateau, journeying through six countries before entering the South China Sea. With an output of 2.5 million tonnes of fish a year, it is the most productive river in the world. Over 4,300km long, it is also the tenth largest river.
What makes it unique
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Giant home for giants
The Mekong Basin houses over 850 species of fish, making it second only to the Amazon. More species continue to be discovered. The Mekong is also home to some of the world’s largest freshwater animal species. No other river supports as many huge fish species. At this massive exhibit, which is the size of four double decker buses, you can get up-close to river giants like the Mekong giant catfish, giant freshwater stingray and Siamese carp.
