National Aquarium
In the picture above you see the building that houses the national aquarium of Malta. This architecturally designed building is a gem to behold. The roof is like a Stylized starfish supported by wooden trusses that extend outwards and provide shelter for the table of the restaurant. The entrance is on the side (street side).
250 species of fish that can be found all over the world are located in 51 different tanks, because fish that live in fresh water cannot live in salt water and also the habitat per animal is different, after all it is often warmer in the south than in the north. The main tank is 12 meters in diameter and filled with water, you walk between the hornfish, cat shark fish, octopuses, cat sharks, etc.
There is also a terrarium with different tanks with reptiles such as chameleons, snakes, amphibians, exotic invertebrates.
The aquarium consists of five zones, namely:
Zone 1. You discover the west coast of Malta through a replica submarine surrounded with little windows. You come across all kinds of Mediterranean Sea creatures;
Zone 2. You imagine yourself in the Port of Valletta, which is decorated with murals. There you get acquainted with the sea creatures that are in the port;
Zone 3. You walk in the Indo Pacific Ocean and get acquainted with the sea creatures that live here;
Zone 4. You enter an ancient ghost shipwreck, where you will see ancient Roman remains and the anchor of the ship where Apostle Paul suffered a shipwreck. Here you will also find the larger Mediterranean fish species. You will also be introduced to various fish that are bred in Malta;
Zone 5. You will become acquainted with the animal species that are found around the iconic Azure Window, Blue Lagoon and the Xwejni salt pans.
You are now in the area where reptiles and amphibians live that can be found all over the world.
When designing the building, a restaurant, parking space and playground with kiosk were also added.
You will find a beautiful restaurant with sea view in the building. The restaurant is also a nice place to have a romantic meal outside with sea view and watch the sun slowly set.
The construction which contains approximately 20000 square meters was realized with the help of a financing from the European Union and te building was opened in 2013.
Special program
10:30 am Baby Sharks Talk
11:00 am Mediterranean Section Talk & Feeding
12:00 pm Jellyfish Talk
01:00 pm Main tank Talk & Feeding
02:30 pm Piranhas Talk & Feeding
03:15 pm Reptiles Talk
04:00 pm Main Tank Talk
05:00 pm Big Fish Campaign Talk
FAQ and Alle visitor information with details | |
Opening hours | Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 20:00 |
Last admission | 19:30 - Advice 45 minutes before closing |
Ticket / admission fee | |
Adults (13+ yrs) | € 13.95 |
Children (4-12 yrs) | € 8,90 |
| Disability Card Holders | € 3.00 + € 1.00 |
Seniors Citizen | € 11.90 |
Address and street / location can be found on our map, click on Guide in the menu bar and you will get a map with markers. Address location: 35.958489, 14.423295 Public transport: Bus 45, 5 minutes walk from bus terminal, the buses that stop here are: 203, 212, N11, N212, TD13, Airport Direct 1 (x1) TAXI: The two most used taxi companies are Bolt and Ecabs. Download their app, waiting times are very short. By Car: There are underground and above-ground parking spaces next to the building. | |
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Right next to the aquarium you will find a playground. While you enjoy a drink or a snack the children play in the playground. The aquarium is also located on the sea with the beach within walking distance. The water park is also within walking distance. fun for the family for the whole day in Bugibba and Qwara.
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