As the name suggests, the zone is ornamented with several vibrant coral reefs and a massive tunnel. This zone is the home to various rare species of sea fish. One can witness several species of colorful corals and many tropical fishes like the shoals of giant trevally. The zone offers feeding shows to the visitors thereby creating a great show amid the blue waves. Vibrant colored corals with tropical fishes create a pleasing look. It looks like a world that glows amid the pastel hues. The coral reef zone is thus the most vibrant of all the six zones. Rare saltwater fishes like angelfish, Bluestreak, cleaner wrasse, butterfly fish, and more are also found in this region.
The freshwater fish zone is known for rare freshwater economic fishes of Thailand like the Mekong giant catfish, clown featherback, giant gourami, and tinfoil barb. These fishes gather together to create a perfect combination of diversity and beauty. This zone is also known as the Giant of Siam zone. The artificial shipwreck in this zone is home to marine animals and beautiful fishes. Sightseeing in the freshwater fish zone becomes quite interesting due to the view of the artificial shipwreck.
One can witness a great variety of reptile species from all over the world in the reptile zone of the underwater world Pattaya. From bloating frogs and hissing snakes to the flaunting chameleons, the zone has it all. One can have the reptiles posing for pictures in this zone. The zone is the most picturesque one of all. The zone thus fascinates the visitors with several reptile species that swim across the blue world.
As the name suggests, the touch pool offers the visitors to interact and play with the marine animals at arm's length. The rocky pool creations are quite a sport for the visitors. The zone makes sightseeing enjoyable. The rock water creatures from the coal areas of Thailand reside here. One can have unique experiences in this zone, especially if kids are present around.
The open ocean zone is full of sharks and rays that float in the waters. One can stroll through the glass tunnels and have a view of these giant sea predators. The zone offers face-to-face interaction with these creatures through adventurous diving experiences. As the name suggests, the open ocean is meant for wild creatures that swim across the ocean openly. Large sea creatures like the round ribbontail ray, blacktip reef shark, a brown-banded bamboo shark, zebra shark, giant groupe, eagles ray and more dominate the zone.
This zone makes use of the mystical gravity interaction concept to excite the visitors. One feels bizarre on entering the zone due to the same. The oceanic tides create a wonderful look in this zone. The zone leaves the visitors mesmerised and accounts for a thrilling experience in the aquarium. One can touch and feel the smooth skin of the rare fishes in this zone. The experiences of this zone are quite exceptional in comparison to the other zones.
Location: Nongprue, Banglamung
Opening hours : 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day.
Last admission: half an hour before the closing time.
Timings for feeding activity :
Moray Eel Tank: 2:00 PM onwards
Coral Reef Zone: 10:30 AM onwards (Morning slot) and 3:00 PM (Afternoon slot)
Open Ocean Zone: 11:00 AM (Morning slot) and 4:00 PM (Afternoon slot)
Giant of Siam Zone: 11:30 AM (Morning slot) and 3:30 PM (Afternoon slot)
Can we feed animals inside Underwater world Pattaya?
Yes, we can feed animals inside the underwater World Pattaya. There are feeding activities organized in various zones. But it must be taken care that only the food provided by the authority must be fed. Eatables from outside aren’t allowed for sea creatures.
What is the minimum age required to book Underwater World Pattaya tickets?
For booking the underwater world pattaya tickets, one should have a minimum height of 90 cm. Below 90 cm individuals can enter free of cost.
How many species of fishes are there in the underwater world of Pattaya?
There are around 5000 fishes from 500 species in the underwater world of Pattaya as per the Thailand tourism directory’s official website
What is the best time to visit the underwater world of Pattaya?
The best time to visit the underwater world is at 9:00 AM. If one visits the aquarium at the opening time itself, there will be ample time to explore all the zones and participate in the fun activities.
Can we bring outside eatables to the underwater world Pattaya?
Food and beverages aren’t permitted inside the underwater World Pattaya.
What makes the underwater world of Pattaya so famous?
The impressive diversity of sea creatures displayed inside the 100m long glass tunnel makes the underwater world of Pattaya famous. It is the largest aquarium in Asia and the most modern one.