Underwater World Pattaya situated on South Pattaya is the
largest and most modern ocean aquarium in Asia with a 100-metre-long
acrylic pedestrian tunnel. This new attraction features
exotic marine and freshwater fish displays, providing every
visitor the unique experience of viewing the creatures from
the deep through crystal clear water.
Located
just 200 meters south of Tesco Lotus in South Pattaya, the
new theme park covers a total area of 12-rai (4,000 square
meters of land) and is housed in a structure similar to
a large circus tent. The aquarium currently houses over
4,000 marine animals, comprising more than 200 different
species from the region as well as some rare creatures from
overseas. They all are in the ecosystem of underwater world.
The
showcase of Underwater World begins at the shallow "Touch
Pool" area which allows visitors to see and interact
with underwater lives such as sharks, stingrays, turtles,
starfishes, seahorses, many species of fishes, seaweeds,
colored corals, small creatures, etc. Then visitors proceed
down the state-of-the-art acrylic underwater tunnel which
is divided into 3 zones. The first part is themed "Reef
Zone" featuring coral reef. Next is "Sharks and
Rays Zone" showcasing sharks, sting rays and other
creatures from the depth of the sea. The last is "Shipwrecks
Zone" featuring various kinds of fish which are edible.
A
visit to Underwater World Pattaya would enable visitors
gain educational knowledge and entertaining experience as
well as learn more about marine animals and be aware of
marine conservation.
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