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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Dive into Thailand’s largest aquarium, Aquaria Phuket in Phuket, and explore over 25,000 marine creatures across four interactive zones including Mystic Forest, Coastal Haven, South China Sea, and Station Aquarius. Experience the wonders of otters lounging, penguins waddling through seawater environments, and even try touching horseshoe crabs. Additionally, enjoy access to the Trick Eye Museum for an engaging exhibition space experience.

Aquaria Phuket stands as Thailand's largest aquarium, offering an experience with over 25,000 marine creatures.

Explore interactive zones such as Station Aquarius and Mystic Forest at Aquaria Phuket. Here you'll encounter otters, stingrays, penguins, among other fascinating animals.

The South China Sea exhibit is the most expansive at Aquaria Phuket, housing 500 species of marine life within its vast expanse of 3.5 million liters of ocean water.

At Trick Eye Museum in Thailand, step into rooms filled with optical illusions and Trompe-l'œil paintings that captivate your senses.

Did you know? Penguins possess a filtering gland allowing them to drink from the sea by separating salt from their intake.

Admission for The Magical Underwaters at Station Aquarius in Thailand

Access to the Mystic Forest's Trick Eye Museum

Individual Costs

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

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

Nestled on Phuket Island in Thailand, The Magical Underwaters, also known as Aquaria Phuket, is home to over 25,000 marine creatures. Visitors can marvel at otters, reptiles, penguins, rays, turtles, sharks, and jellyfish across four engaging zones: Mystic Forest, Coastal Haven, South China Sea, and Station Aquarius.

Explore the seawater environment where playful penguins waddle by or relax in the forest area with lounging otters. Interactive experiences are a highlight; you can even touch horseshoe crabs as part of your visit to this expansive aquarium experience.

Trompe-l'œil Illusions

Located within The Magical Underwaters, the Trick Eye Museum offers an intriguing exhibition space featuring Trompe-l’œil paintings. These realistic artworks create illusions that make you feel like stepping inside a three-dimensional painting.

Capture memorable moments by clicking perfect optical illusion pictures while walking through rooms designed to trick your eyes and explore you in artful deception.

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.

Tickets are exclusively for Thai residents. Ensure your booking is made at least three hours in advance, as this allows time to exchange vouchers for physical tickets upon arrival.

  • Aquaria Phuket offers wheelchair accessibility and restroom facilities.
  • Weekends and holidays may result in a brief wait before entering the aquarium. It's advisable to plan accordingly.

The interior temperature of Aquaria Phuket is quite cool, so consider bringing your jacket for comfort during your visit.

Operating Hours

    Aquarium hours are from 11am to 7pm daily. Note that the last entry is permitted 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.

    Book your tickets at least three hours in advance as they need to be exchanged for physical vouchers upon arrival.

    To avoid long waits during weekends and holidays, consider visiting on a weekday if possible.

    Bring along a jacket since the aquarium can get great inside, ensuring you stay comfortable throughout your visit.

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    FAQs

    Aquaria Phuket houses over 25,000 marine animals including otters, reptiles, penguins, rays, turtles, sharks, and jellyfish.
    It's advisable to wear a jacket as it can be quite cold inside the aquarium.
    The museum features Trompe-l'œil paintings that create optical illusions using realism in art.
    Entry to both Aquaria Phuket and Trick Eye Museum is optional with your tickets.
    There may be a short wait to enter the aquarium on these days due to higher visitor numbers.
    The venue is open daily from 11am to 7pm.
    Book your tickets at least 3 hours prior to ensure you can exchange them for physical tickets on arrival.
    You'll discover Mystic Forest, Coastal Haven, South China Sea, and Station Aquarius while exploring the aquarium.
    These tickets are valid exclusively for Thai residents.
    Yes, wheelchair access and restrooms are provided for visitor convenience.

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