Istanbul Aquarium
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Istanbul Aquarium - by Mehmet Ali Vefa on Google
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Description
Istanbul Aquarium markets itself as the biggest thematic aquarium in the world. Visitors follow a specific route over two floors that takes them along habitat and fish species in specific geographic locations, starting from the Black Sea and ending in the Amazon. There are 66 tanks in total and about 1500 species.
Access & Transport
Address: Şenlikköy Mahallesi Yeşilköy Halkalı Cad. No:93, Florya-İstanbul This is immediately southwest of the Ataturk Airport. The attraction is a 5mins walks from the Florya Akvaryum train station on the Marmaray line. Bus BN1 also goes there from Sultanahmet
Instructions & Recommendations
We recommend booking online to benefit from the discount.
Environmental & Social
No information around the aquarium's involvement with conservation efforts. The duality of education / conservation and keeping animals in cages / tanks.
Conclusion
The Istanbul Aquarium is a nice family activity but, although it is very large, it can't claim to be one of the best aquariums in the world and its pricing isn't very good value. Not a tourist must see in the city in our opinion, especially with lack of information in English. On the other hand, this is a good option for residents.
Key positive
Family-friendly activity
Good "theming"
Key negative
Not top tier by international standards
A little expensive
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 40m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday10:00 - 19:00
Thursday10:00 - 19:00
Friday10:00 - 19:00
Saturday10:00 - 20:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00