Child interacting with touch pool at Aquaria Phuket, surrounded by adults.
Feeding otters at Aquaria Phuket exhibit.
Couple interacting with 3D sea monster art at Trick Eye Museum.
Children observing fish at Aquaria Phuket aquarium exhibit.
Visitors walking on a bridge at Aquaria Phuket entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.
Penguins on rocky terrain at Aquaria Phuket exhibit.

Aquaria Phuket Tickets: Thai Residents

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Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

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Explore Aquaria Phuket, Thailand's largest aquarium, and dive into an underwater world with over 25,000 marine creatures including otters, penguins, rays, turtles, sharks, and jellyfish. Wander through the four interactive zones: Mystic Forest, Coastal Haven, South China Sea, and Station Aquarius to observe these fascinating animals in their unique habitats. Enhance your visit by exploring the Trick Eye Museum for an additional visual treat!

Make your way to Aquaria Phuket, the largest aquarium in Thailand, home to over 25,000 marine creatures.

Discover the interactive zones like Station Aquarius and Mystic Forest, and meet otters, stingrays, penguins, and more.

With 500 species of marine animals residing in 3.5 million liters of ocean water, the South China Sea is Phuket Aquaria's largest exhibit.

Choose to walk into the Trick Eye Museum and immerse in rooms filled with optical illusions and realistic Trompe-l'œil paintings.

Fun Fact: Penguins have a filtering gland that separates salt from water so they can drink water from the ocean!

Entry to Aquaria Phuket (optional)

Entry to Trickeye Museum (optional)

Child interacting with touch pool at Aquaria Phuket, surrounded by adults.

Child interacting with touch pool at Aquaria Phuket, surrounded by adults.

The Magical Underwaters

As Thailand’s largest aquarium, Aquaria Phuket houses and protects over 25,000 marine creatures like otters, reptiles, penguins, rays, turtles, sharks, and jellyfish! Observe these beautiful marine faunae by exploring the 4 interactive zones: Mystic Forest, Coastal Haven, South China Sea, and Station Aquarius. Watch penguins waddle by in the seawater environment, see the otters lounging about in the forest area, and you can even try touching horseshoe crabs.

Trick or Treat!

With access to the Trick Eye Museum, walk into an exhibition space that features several Trompe-l'œil paintings, an art form that uses realism in a way that creates an illusion that the image is 3-dimensional. Walk into rooms that will make you feel like you’re actually inside paintings, and click the perfect optical illusion pictures with them.

Feeding otters at Aquaria Phuket exhibit.

Feeding otters at Aquaria Phuket exhibit.

Couple interacting with 3D sea monster art at Trick Eye Museum.

Couple interacting with 3D sea monster art at Trick Eye Museum.

Children observing fish at Aquaria Phuket aquarium exhibit.

Children observing fish at Aquaria Phuket aquarium exhibit.

Important Information

  • These tickets are valid for Thai residents only. Tickets need to be booked at least 3 hours before you can exchange your vouchers for physical tickets at the venue.

  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Restrooms.

  • During weekends and holidays, please be aware that there may be a short wait to enter the aquarium.

  • Bring your jacket as the temperature inside the aquarium is quite cold.

Operating Hours

  • Daily: 11am to 7pm (last entry at 6pm)
Visitors walking on a bridge at Aquaria Phuket entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

Visitors walking on a bridge at Aquaria Phuket entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

Penguins on rocky terrain at Aquaria Phuket exhibit.

Penguins on rocky terrain at Aquaria Phuket exhibit.

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FAQs

Early morning between 6-8 AM is ideal for fewer crowds and beautiful golden light for photos. Avoid Fridays when it's closed for prayers. October to March offers cooler weather, making it more comfortable overall. Sunrise visits provide a magical atmosphere with stunning views.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a camera or smartphone, sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle. Some areas have lockers available if you want to store personal items securely during your visit.
Your admission fee includes access to all exhibits, guided tours, and feeding sessions with marine animals such as sharks and rays. Some tickets also offer additional perks like a souvenir photo or a special animal encounter experience.
The typical visit lasts about 2-3 hours, including guided tours in various languages and time for self-guided exploration of exhibits like the underwater tunnel and aquarium zones.
Absolutely! It's designed to be kid-friendly with interactive exhibits like touch pools and feeding sessions. There are also educational programs that cater specifically to children, making it a great family destination.
You can reach Aquaria by taking a taxi or tuk-tuk from Patong Beach or Karon Beach. Alternatively, rent a scooter and drive yourself along the coastal road. The journey takes about 15-20 minutes from central Phuket Town.
Booking ahead is recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons (October-March). This helps you secure your preferred entry time and avoids long queues at the ticket counter on the day of your visit.
Photography is allowed in most areas except for certain exhibits where flash photography or video recording may be restricted. Remember to check signs and ask staff if you're unsure about specific rules.
At Aquaria Phuket, you'll encounter over 25,000 marine animals including otters, reptiles, penguins, rays, turtles, sharks, and jellyfish.
The Trick Eye Museum offers an exhibition space featuring Trompe-l'œil paintings that create optical illusions with realism.
You need to book your ticket at least three hours before exchanging vouchers for physical tickets at the venue.
It's advisable to wear a jacket as it can get quite cold inside the aquarium.
The facility offers wheelchair accessibility and restrooms for visitor convenience.
Entry to the Trick Eye Museum is optional; it offers rooms filled with optical illusions and realistic Trompe-l'œil paintings for an engaging experience.
The South China Sea, being the largest exhibit, houses over 500 species of marine animals in 3.5 million liters of ocean water.
These tickets are exclusively valid for Thai residents only.
Aquaria Phuket is open daily from 11am to 7pm.
You can explore four interactive zones: Mystic Forest, Coastal Haven, South China Sea, and Station Aquarius.

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