Top 10 Interesting Facts about Aquaria KLCC, Malaysia

Underwater Tunnel in Aquaria KLCC Photo By Phalinn Ooi Wikimedia

Top 10 Interested Facts about Aquaria KLCC, Malaysia

Aquaria KLCC is located in Kuala Lumpur in Jalan Pinang. It lies towards the North of the city and is close to many landmarks such as the KLCC park, Sky Deck KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers. It features 60,000 square feet in two levels with 90-meter underwater tunnels.

Aquaria KLCC is open every day of the week from 10 am to 7 pm including public holidays. Admissions are allowed until 6 pm. However, the best time to visit the park is between 10 am -2 pm and on weekdays since on weekends it is crowded.

Address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

1. It is Centrally Located

Aquaria KLCC is centrally located in the city of Kuala Lumpur. This means it is easily accessible and you can access other attraction areas within walking distance. For instance, you can easily combine a visit to the aquarium and a visit to Petronas Twin Towers or the huge and popular shopping mall Suria KLCC.

Since it is just 5 minutes walk through the pedestrian walkway to Bukit Bintang where you find numerous huge shopping malls. Near Aquaria KLCC there is also a GOKL bus stop, which makes it easy to travel to other areas within the city centre.

2. There are Several Hotels and Resorts Near Aquaria KLCC

If you are visiting the Aquaria KLCC and wondering where to spend your night or to have lunch, don’t worry you are covered. There are hotels and resorts available near the park, which offer good customer service and have amazing food and drinks.

Some of these hotels include Traders Hotel, Impiana KLCC, Novotel KLCC, The Ascott Kuala Lumpur, and the Prince Hotel & Residence.

3. You Get to Dive With Sharks

Aquarium Kula Lumpur Malaysia Photo by Shahnoor Habib Munmun Wikimedia

If you have ever wished to sleep with Sharks then Aquaria KLCC is the place for you. If you are a certified diver you get to dive into the water and meet with a real-life shark. However, even the non-divers are considered and taken care of.

 Don’t mind if you‘re not a certified diver, in Aquaria KLCC, you are allowed to dive with their custom-made underwater cage. The custom-made cage will take you down where you can be face to face with the aquatic creatures at a safe distance. Here you get to have fun as you encounter sharks and learn more about them.

4. One of the Largest Aquariums in Southeast Asia

Aquaria KLCC, Located on the concourse level of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is said to be one of the largest Aquariums in Southeast Asia.

 It is home to the largest aquarium with over 5000 marine species, spread over a sprawling 60,000 square feet. Its star attraction includes Scary tiger sharks, lethal sea snakes, coral fish, seahorses and bright coral fish among others.

5. Tourist Attraction Site

A tourist attraction site is one of the interesting facts about Aquatic KLCC. The park attracts both international and local tourists. Aquaria KLCC is a popular and educational attraction in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tourists visit Kuala Lumpur to come and explore Aquaria KLCC and get amazed by the biodiversity it houses. They get to journey in the transparent underwater tunnels as they explore and interact with sea creatures among others.

6. Easily Accessible Due to Availability of Means Transport

Aquaria KLCC is easily accessible due to the availability of transport and its location. To get to the park you can either travel by Train, by LRT, or by bus. Travelling by bus you can take a Hop-On Hop-Off bus and the KLCC is at 9 Stop. You can take as well the RapidKL City bus. B103 which will stop the KLCC LRT Station a walking distance of Aquaria KLCC. You only take 18 minutes to travel by bus.

Another means of transport is the train, to get to Aquaria KLCC by MRT, alight at Bukit Bintang Station (SBK 18A) and you will walk for about 12 minutes or less. If you use the monorail, alight at the Raja Chulan Station and walk to KLCC. You only take 38 minutes to travel by train.           

7. Based on the Land and Sea

The KLCC is an oceanarium (can be either a marine mammal park, such as Marineland of Canada or a large-scale aquarium, such as the Lisbon Oceanarium). Located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

It is based on the journey of water from the land to the sea. The journey starts in the misty highlands,  down through the rivers, through the rainforest and mangroves to the coral reefs into the deep blue sea.

8. Has over 5000 Exhibits of Underwater and Land Creatures

Aquaria KLCC, feeding time in the fish tank Photo by Sam Cheong Wikimedia

The Aquaria KLCC has more than 5,000 exhibits of both underwater and Land creatures to choose from when you visit, and the aquarium offers a day of exciting activities for everyone, being adults or a child.

This amazing showcase of land and aquatic creatures’ exhibits spread out over a large area in an irregular way of 60,000 Square feet, featuring tiger sharks, Sea turtles, sea snakes, flying rays, coral fish and seahorses and many others. I recommend you visit the KLCC and get to know more about this land and its aquatic creatures.

9. Get to Walk Underwater

Underwater Tunnel in Aquaria KLCC Photo By Phalinn Ooi Wikimedia

One of the interesting facts about the Aquaria KLCC is you can walk underwater. It is a journey of 90 meters in transparent underwater tunnels. Along the underwater tunnel, you find hundreds of fishes, stingrays, Sharks and more surrounding you from everywhere you look.

The experience is worth visiting, you witness the sea animals in their natural habitat and get the chance to interact with them one on one. You not only interact with them but learn about them from the guide.

10. Teaches Feeding Habits of Sea Creatures

Aquaria KLCC, feeding time in the fish tank Photo by Sam Cheong Wikimedia

I know many people wonder how the sea creatures underwater feed and when to know when they are hungry. KLCC park got you covered and teaches on feeding habits of sea creatures.

When you visit the Aquaria KLCC don’t miss the feeding shows, these shows are scheduled throughout the day, where professional staff members who feed the sea creatures will tell you about the feeding habits of the hungry sea creatures.