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Aquaria KLCC
...the largest in the world...
A fantastic Aquarium contains lot of fishes and water life.
This is one of the tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur.
A walk under water tunnel with varieties of fishes and marine life swimming
above you.
Within the complex there are restaurants, movie theater and a gift
shop. A good place to be in.
Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
within KLCC - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia.
Within walking distance from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Aquaria KLCC
sprawling multi-level space in the Concourse Level of the Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre.
A state-of-the-art aquarium showcasing over 5,000 different exhibits of aquatic
and land-bound creatures.
Developer and owner : Aquawalk Sdn Bhd.
...60,000 sq ft next generation, fully-interactive, commercial aquarium complex
that is located at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre at KLCC. ...
Undersea Walkway (Underwater Tunnel)
Some of the highlights of the aquarium includes
1- a 90 metre long underwater tunnel,
2- the 10 foot long gigantic Arapamia,
3- touch pool encounter,
4- the death-defying shark feedings at the Aqua Theatre.
How to get there: Just within walking distance from Suria KLCC mall. You have
walk through a bright and posterfull basement (Suria KLCC connecting tunnel) to
this Aquaria.
Aquaria KLCC is 5 minutes walk from Suria KLCC connecting tunnel
Aquaria at KLCC - Kuala Lumpur's first aquarium with over 5,000 marine creatures.
Aquaria KLCC has an amazing display of fish, from sand tiger sharks to blue
rays and giant arapaimas to gar fish.
Some of the highlights of the aquarium includes a 90 meter long underwater
tunnel, the 10 foot long gigantic Arapamia, and an Aqua Theatre.
There are also reptiles such as snakes and lizards on display along with a wide
variety of insects.
At the entrance there is a special section for visitors to pick up and feel
the texture of live corals and star fish.
Located inside Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre which is a 10 minutes walk from
the Petronas Twin Towers, it is accessible through the underground interlink
from Tower Records in Suria KLCC.
To KL Aquaria you will walk through an air-conditioned pedestrian walkway at the Centre Court of Suria KLCC to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. It is delightful walk on this walkway.
The amazing Cownose rays measuring up to 150cm in wingspan. Else where we can
only watch them on television
There are three shallow pools with swimming creatures where you can touch and
catch with your hands. The tunnel underneath the shark-tank (photos below) was
impressive. On this travelator, big sharks, sting rays and other rather large
fish swooped overhead or just lazily floated past.
Before the main hall is the section called the Jewels of the Jungle with amazing variety of animals found in the tropical region. Green snakes, Malayan Horned toads, tarantulas etc.
The main hall contained three main aquariums and a couple of smaller ones.
The first aquarium is a large 20 over feet tall cylindrical aquarium. Inside
were variety of fishes.
Right below is aquarium with similar fishes and houses a few gigantic tortoises
bigger then a person. Slow moving and peaceful, the tortoises do not move much
and prefer to stay underwater.
Opposite this pool is the fresh water aquarium which contained freshwater
fishes. The main attraction is the Giant Arapaimas - the largest fresh water
fish in the world.
The main attraction is The Tunnel Undersea Walkway (Underwater Tunnel). This
brighter area is where visitor non stop clicking their camera
Photographing : There is no restriction on photography. But lighting is dim and
you try your luck shooting through the glass.
• 10 minutes walk from the Petronas Twin Towers
• 5 minutes walk from Suria KLCC connecting tunnel
• 8 km from KL Sentral Station, 80 km from KLIA International Airport“ ocean of
discovery ” at Aquaria Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Aquaria KLCC is the first commercial aquarium in Kuala Lumpur and a wonderful
place to spend the school holidays with the family.
This RM60 million aquarium featuring some 5,000 aquatic and marine animal
exhibits of over 150 different species from Malaysia and around the world.
Discover what it is like to drift through the tropical rainforests. Wade through
shallow waters as stingrays slip and glide. Find out how it feels to be swimming
side by side with Sand Tiger Sharks. With over 5,000 different creatures and the
latest in advanced interactive technology, Aquaria KLCC stimulates your senses
and open up your mind to the fascinating world under the sea.
Here in Aquaria KLCC we see advance tunnel aquarium technologies. Seamlessly
integrated, Aquaria KLCC is supported by the latest in computer technology,
where a highly interactive experience will bring a whole new dimension to the
wonders of the sea.
Boasting of an area spanning two levels and covering over 5,500 sq m, making it
the largest in the world, the Aquaria has 19 tanks with various environments to
keep and display fishes from various parts of the world.
Showcasing some of the most captivating aquatic life from Malaysia and
throughout the world, Aquaria KLCC takes you on an exciting journey from the
misty mountains, down the majestic rivers, through the green rainforest to the
mighty mangroves until you reach the colourful coral reefs and the ominous deep
blue sea.
A 10 foot long gigantic Arapamia
Arapaima gigas
Largest freshwater fish in the world. Builds a nest on sandy bottoms where it
spawns and protects its young.
Arapaima, (pirarucu, or paiche) is a South American tropical freshwater fish. It
is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, with a maximum length in
excess of 3 m (9.8 ft.) and weight up to 200 kg (440 lb.).
Maximum Size : 450cm
Habitat : Tropical; large rivers; freshwater
Diet : Mainly fish; also birds and small mammals
Distribution : South America; Amazon River basin
Hawksbill Turtle
Green Turtle
The aquarium is open from 10am - 10pm daily, with last admission at 9pm.
Admission Fees (Entrance fee) :
Adult (standard) - RM69
Adult (with MyKad) - RM49
Children 3 - 12 years (standard) - RM59
Children 3 - 12 years (with MyKad) - RM39
Senior Citizen (standard) - RM49
Senior Citizen (with MyKad) - RM39
Below 3 years old - Free
For more information, contact:
Aquaria KLCC,
Concourse Level,
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2333 1888 Fax: 03-2380 0069
Aquaria KLCC has two Levels :
In Level One are :
a) Evolution Zone - which consist of a Piranha Tank , Gene Pool and Electric
Zone.
b) The Stream - which consist of River Bank Jungle and Asian Small Clawed
Otters.
c) Shipwreck - here are Tales of Ocean , Coral Walk and Coral Discovery.
In Level Two are:
a) Deep forest zone had the flooded forest and the Fresh water journey.
b) The Coast had a coastal nursery.
c) The living Ocean was Super fun. Kids enjoyed it the most.
d) Weird & Wonderful
e) Station Aquarius
The best part was going through the glass tunnel watching different species of
fish including sharks swimming above the heads.
From the tropical waters of the Asian region to the rainforests of the world, Aquaria KLCC takes you on a journey to discover the fascinating nature of aquatic life as well as the unique behaviour of animals and crawly creatures above water.
Immerse in an absorbing aquatic experience (without getting your feet wet!)
from the moment you enter Aquaria KLCC. An educational study charting the course
of natural waters flowing from the highlands to the streams and deep sea is
devised to help visitors appreciate water as a habitat and ecosystem.
Highlights include a 90-metre tunnel tank with a moving travelator where you can
marvel at Sand Tiger sharks, stingrays, marine turtles and other sea creatures
swimming around unhindered in the vast oceanarium, a spectacular live show of
divers feeding these creatures at meal times and a rare opportunity to come into
contact with live starfish and bamboo shark at the Touchpool area.
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