The great thing about aquariums is that you can view extraordinary water animals without having to get wet. It’s also practical for people who don’t like to dive or don’t know how. Underwater World Pattaya is one of two large-scale aquariums in Thailand. Visitors will get to view over 2000 animals of over 200 species in this aquatic attraction. Walk down the 100m long underwater tunnel, and enjoy a 180 degree panoramic view of all the sea creatures swimming behind tanks.

The first exhibit is known as the ‘Touch Pool’. Here visitors are allowed to dip their arms into the fish tank and stroke the fish and other friendly sea creatures. If you don’t want to get wet, feed the carps or sea turtles instead. The pool contains a selection of animals found in rock pools and coastal areas around Thailand; a sea cucumber, a starfish, and stingray, are just some of the highlights of the pool. The Touch Pool is a neat way of entertaining visitors, especially children, from the start. A word of caution, please be careful when handling the animals; Do Not remove animals from the water, and Do Not touch turtles when feeding (they may bite).

After the Touch Pool, you will begin your 100m walk through three sections of the tunnel beginning with the ‘Coral Reef Zone’, followed by the ‘Open Ocean Zone’, and finally the ‘Giant of Siam Zone’. The Coral Reef Zone is an artificial reef. Here you will be able to view the fish and sea animals that live in and around reefs such as Leopard Sharks, Butterfly Fish, Snappers, and more. The fish here are mostly small-sized. Walking over to the Open Ocean Zone, the fish here are much bigger and live in deeper depths of the ocean. You’ll get to see Groupers, Blacktip Sharks, Guitarfish, Rays, and more. Inside the Giant of Siam Zone is a collection of fresh water fish including Seven-striped Carps, Giant Gourami, Siamese Giant Carp, Chao Phraya Giant Catfish, and more.

In between the three sections of the tube are exhibits displaying small, but colorful fish. You’ll get to see the popular Clownfish (aka. Nemo), Seahorses, Pufferfish, Morey eels, and more. Some of the tanks are open for visitors to pet the fish. Don’t miss out on the dangerous-fish tank. Aside from viewing the fish, there are feeding shows at every half hour. If you find the feeding shows boring, you’re welcome to get inside the fish tank and feed fish yourself. It costs 3,000 Baht for half an hour inside the tank. Certified divers can feed the sharks and rays. If you don’t have a diving certificate, you can feed the small fish at the Coral Reef Zone.

At the end of the tunnel, you will return back to the Touch Pool Zone. Stop by and take a look around inside the souvenir shop before heading out. You’ll find plenty of gadgets that can only be bought here. The amusement park is located on the main road, hard to miss and easy to get to. The aquarium has many interesting exhibits of various fish for people to see. The natural light makes it easier to see the fish and their colors, not to mention their shape and shades.If you’re looking for a little family time that the kids will probably enjoy, head over to Underwater World and learn more about the animals of the deep blue, and watch them in action.

Address : 22/22 Moo 11, Sukhumvit Rd., Nong Prue Sub-district, Bang lumung Distrcit, Chonburi, 20260

GPS :  N12 53.803 E100 53.786

Contact no. : 038 756 879

Fax : 038 756 875

Website : www.underwaterworldpattaya.com

Opening Hours : 09.00 – 18.00 (Ticket booth closes at 17.30)

Entrance Fee : Adult 450 Baht Children 250 Baht

Best Time : Early morning before tourist coaches arrive.

Highlight : 105 Meter long aquatic tunnel, View animals in 180 degrees

Activities : Sight-seeing/ Amusement

Drive on Sukhumvit Rd. towards Sattahip, past South Pattaya Rd. Underwater World will be on your left, about 1km away from Tesco Lotus South Pattaya branch. Make a u-turn.