AQUARIUMS · ZOOS
The 14 best zoo & aquarium days you can book today, with what each costs at the gate, how long the walk-through runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall, then choose extras such as a glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, VIP access, or a Penguin Cove encounter. You’ll see sharks, rays, crocodiles, penguins, otters, and unusual marine life, with staff-led talks and animal-care insights.
“Our experience was great. The boat ride & feeding the fishes was a brilliant addition to the walk through.”
Spend a full day at Madrid’s 20-hectare Zoo Aquarium in Casa de Campo. See pandas, Iberian lynxes, koalas, gorillas, sharks, birds, and more across 500 species, with talks, animal presentations, IrenIA, and a virtual reality gorilla attraction.
“We loved the freedom of the animals, non caged but free to roam their large enclosures. Amazing range of animals, some new to us as seasoned zoo goers.”
Spend a full day at Cologne Zoo and Aquarium, home to more than 10,000 animals from 850 species. See the huge Asian elephant park, Hippodom, rainforest birds, monkeys, reptiles, farm animals, and lifelike dinosaurs. The aquarium is included, though it is much smaller than the zoo.
“Fantastic zoo - there's so much to see, beautifully landscaped, playgrounds for the kids. The elephants are especially great, there was a 6-week-old baby when we went in July. There's an aquarium included in the ticket which is small but still nice. Overall, a great visit!”
Use one mobile Digi Pass to visit two, three or all four attractions: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and Madame Tussauds. The pass is valid for 60 days after first use, so you can group the nearby venues into one busy day or spread them across your stay.
“The rays and sharks were amazing seeing them from different angles was fantastic,then finally seeing a duck billed platypus was the pinnacle of the trip along with the koalas and the cassowary. Being compact and with lots of benches to rest we managed to do them back to back .”
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall, then choose your level of access. Walk the 48-meter underwater tunnel, see more than 33,000 creatures, meet six-meter King Croc, and add options such as cage snorkeling, a glass-bottom ride, or shark encounters.
“The Aquarium is definitely a must see. I would recommend the VIP pass which includes a boat ride on the aquarium as well as access to the zoo.”
Visit Dubai Mall’s 10-million-liter aquarium, walk through its underwater tunnel, then explore the Underwater Zoo and Penguin Cove. You’ll see sharks, rays, tropical fish, reptiles, penguins, and a 750-kilogram crocodile. Prebooking fixes your cost, while selected options may include transfers and a behind-the-scenes tour.
“I loved the set up, the aquarium, the crocodiles the different type of fishes, the shark and the parts.”
Enter Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall for a close look at more than 33,000 marine animals. You’ll walk a 48-meter underwater tunnel, see King Croc, visit Penguin Cove, and may find add-on activities such as a glass-bottom boat, cage snorkeling, and shark encounters.
“Samjas was a great organizer, we were taken care of. Great experience, interesting aquarium, so many fish and funny animals”
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside The Dubai Mall. Walk through a 48-meter tunnel beneath a tank filled with sharks and rays, then explore Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean zones. Upgrade to include Penguin Cove or private transport.
“The aquarium is very underwhelming. I don’t think it is an actual aquarium since it only includes a big tank with the passage (which is approx 30M long), handful of penguins on the third level behind the sealed glass and jellyfish+other marine life. You can see all the fishes from the mall side without paying. This is the smallest aquarium I have been to.”
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall for a glass-bottom boat ride, underwater tunnel, Penguin Cove, and marine exhibits. The experience lasts about three hours and costs $89 per person, with optional transport and upgraded VIP choices that may include fish feeding.
“Great aquarium. We had a fab time, really enjoyed the beautiful views. Plenty to see too and would definitely recommend”
Visit Dubai Mall’s Aquarium and Underwater Zoo for a self-guided look at more than 1,300 species. Walk through a 48-meter, 270-degree tunnel, then see otters, penguins, piranhas, sharks, rays, and King Croc. Allow about an hour.
“I bought the "skip the line" service and I had to stand in the same queue to change the bauch as if I had bought the tickct on the spot”
Enter Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall to see 30,000 aquatic animals, a 10-million-liter tank, sharks, rays, penguins, reptiles, and a 40-year-old crocodile. The ticket includes the aquarium tunnel, while snorkeling-cage access may cost extra. Booking help comes from Mayra Tours staff such as Sunil and Rifat.
“It was good tour to the world best underwater aquarium zoo along with Burj Khalifa at the top. All credit goes to Rifat Chowdhury for suggesting us the place to spend some quality time over there. And thanks to Mayra Tours to set up this service at our hotel.”
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall for the 48-meter underwater tunnel, 33,000 aquatic creatures, King Croc, and selected VIP extras such as Penguin Cove, cage snorkeling, or a glass-bottom ride. No guide is provided, and the visit usually takes 30 to 90 minutes.
“Compared to other aquariums I’ve visited, the Dubai Aquarium didn’t impress me at all. It felt much smaller than I expected. The so-called VIP experience isn’t really VIP—it just includes access to Penguin Cove on top of the basic ticket. Honestly, I was expecting a much larger and more immersive aquarium.”
Enter Gothenburg’s Universeum science centre for a self-guided mix of rainforest wildlife, ocean exhibits, space science, lab experiments, and human biology. Allow about 2.5 hours. Entry to Wisdome costs extra, and strollers are not allowed in the rainforest.
“Loads to do and see, interesting and informative. Great facilities and reasonable prices. Suitable for all the family.”
Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Javed or BinYamin, moving by private air-conditioned 4WD between Dubai’s old quarter and modern icons. Ride to Burj Khalifa’s 124th or 125th floor, visit the Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and stop for photos at the Palm, Marina, beaches, and souks.
“We had a great experience and an awesome guide.”
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