Aquaria Phuket · Central Phuket Floresta
Phuket Aquarium
Thailand's largest aquarium: a 3.5-million-litre shark and ray tank with a walk-through tunnel, penguins, otters and an underwater mermaid show.
TicketsAquaria Phuket is an indoor aquarium in the Central Phuket Floresta mall on the edge of Phuket Town. It opened in 2019 and is billed as the largest aquarium in Thailand.
The route leads through themed zones, from a freshwater forest inspired by the mythical Himmapan to the South China Sea, the main tank with sharks and rays. Not to be confused with the older state-run aquarium at Cape Panwa in the south-east of the island.
- Location
- Phuket Town, Thailand
- Award
- Silver, Thailand Tourism Awards 2023
- Main tank
- 3.5 million litres of seawater
- Record
- Largest aquarium in Thailand
- Visit
- 1.5–2 hours
- Daily feedings
- Otters, penguins, sharks, stingrays
Aquaria Phuket tickets and prices
Adult
฿1,150
Child, 90–140 cm · ฿650
Prices for international visitors. Children under 90 cm go free, and anyone over 140 cm pays the adult price. Buy at least 2–3 hours before your visit; online tickets cannot be refunded.
- Entry to all zones
- ฿1,390 at the ticket counter
Main zones of the Phuket Aquarium
South China Sea
The 3.5-million-litre main tank: sharks, rays and big shoals pass over a curved walk-through tunnel. The mermaid show takes place here.
The River Caves
Asian small-clawed otters in a cave setting. Try to catch their daily feeding, usually in the late morning.
Coastal Haven
Humboldt penguins on a rocky shore, with sea turtles and sharks in the same zone.
Stingray Bay and a shipwreck
Colourful corals and several species of stingray. Next door is a sunken-ship exhibit.
Mystic Forest
Freshwater giants such as arapaima up to 3 m long, in a Himmapan-forest setting. The Canopy Walk above lets you look down on them from treetop level.
Station Aquarius
The last zone: jellyfish drifting under coloured light and an interactive touch pool, popular with children.
Mermaid show and feedings
In the South China Sea zone, performers in silicone tails put on an underwater mermaid show and ballet inside the main tank, usually twice a day except on Mondays. Aquarists also run feeding demonstrations through the day.
The programme can change without notice, so check the current times before you plan your visit around a show. The schedule is also posted on the Klook ticket page.
Location and opening hours
On the B1 floor of Central Phuket Floresta, 3 km from Old Phuket Town and about 20 minutes' drive from Patong.
How to get there- Address
- B1 Floor, Central Phuket Floresta, 199 Vichitsongkram Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000, Thailand
- Operating hours
- Daily: 10:30 – 19:00 Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Before you go
Is Aquaria Phuket worth visiting?
It is the island's easiest big day out when it rains: fully indoors, air-conditioned and in a mall with food and parking. Families get the most from it, with penguins, otters, the touch pool and the mermaid show. If you have seen large aquariums elsewhere, note that part of the tunnel is mirrored glass rather than a full underwater walkway.
How do I use an online ticket?
Buy it through Klook at least 2–3 hours before your visit, then show the voucher at the counter at the aquarium entrance to collect a physical ticket. Confirmation is instant, but the ticket cannot be cancelled.
How long does a visit take?
About 1.5–2 hours. Allow more with children or if you want to watch the mermaid show and a feeding. Last admission is at 18:00.
When is it least crowded?
Right at opening at 10:30 or after 17:00, and on weekdays rather than weekends.
What should I bring?
A light jacket or long sleeves: inside it is about 18–20 °C. Photos are allowed but without flash. There are lockers and toilets inside, and the aquarium is wheelchair accessible.
Can I eat or drink inside?
Yes. A small café sells coffee, soft drinks and snacks, and Su Va Na, an underwater fine-dining restaurant, sits beside its own viewing tank. Central Floresta upstairs has plenty of cheaper options.
Is this the aquarium at Cape Panwa?
No. The state aquarium at Cape Panwa is a different, older place in the south-east of the island. Aquaria Phuket is in Central Phuket Floresta near Phuket Town. How to get to Aquaria