Phuket Aquarium

Description

Phuket Aquarium is a popular attraction in Phuket and offers visitors an unforgettable experience. Located at the very end of Cape Panwa, Phuket Aquarium was established in 1983 and is the only public aquarium in the region. The aquarium is home to a diverse range of marine life of over 100,000 specimens including colorful clown fish, Piranhas from the Amazon as well as giant groupers, sea turtles, leopard sharks and electric eels. It is the ideal location to get a deeper understanding about the coral reef life, giant groupers and exotic species and a walk through the tunnel tank under the ocean should not be missed out on! Other highlights of the aquarium include the Nature Trail, Hatchery, Marine Research Vessel "Chakratong Tongyai", Sea Turtle Pool, Reference Collection and the Marine Endangered Species Museum.

Ticket Price

Tickets typically cost around 100 Baht for adults and 50 Baht for children

Opening Hour

Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 1- 2 hours

Suitable For

 Adults, Families, Young Adults, Senior Guests, Children

Must See

Tunnel Tank, Nature Trail, Hatchery, Chakratong Tongyai, Sea Turtle Pool, Reference Collection and the Marine Endangered Species Museum.

Prayer Facilities

Muslim travellers who require prayer facilities at Phuket Aquarium may enquire for a private space that can be used during prayer times. It is also possible to visit some of the mosques in Phuket such as the Ya Me Yah Mosque, KaRul Islam Mosque, Masjid Al Madinah Phuket and Kamala Mosque, which are the most prominent mosques of the city.

Halal Food

Though eateries and restaurants will be available in the area, access to Halal food may be limited. Muslim travellers looking for Halal food near Phuket Aquarium may visit some of the Halal restaurants in Phuket. Prominent Halal restaurants in Phuket include Royal Paradise Hotel, Thai O-Cha Briyanee, Dubai Sheeshah Restaurant, Ghadafi Halal Food, Ban Sang Duan, Cairo and San Sabai which serve an enticing range of Halal food.