Barnum's Aquarial Gardens (June 1862 – February 1863) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, was a public aquarium, zoo, and performance space located on Washington Street in the Financial District.
Barnum bought the Boston Aquarial and Zoological Gardens in 1862, remodelled the space, changed the name of the business, and re-opened the collections to the public in June.
In contrast to its earlier incarnation, the place became more of a show-hall than a serious scientific establishment.
"Madame Lanista", who wrestled with snakes, was a typical attraction of this period.
[1] After the Gardens were closed, their contents were moved to Barnum's American Museum in New York.