I decided to visit the aquarium at the spur of the moment, and I must have gotten lucky because I was able to walk right up to the ticket window and got in immediately. The exhibits are very well designed, with the walking path winding around and around so you start out at the top of the exhibit and work your way deeper to see what other fish and animals live further down. The variety of creatures is astounding – everything from otters to seals to penguins to whale sharks. The main attraction is the massive tank at the center housing thousands upon thousands of fish. This is where you'll find the sharks, massive rays, and gigantic whale sharks. Perfect for families and solo travelers alike!

– Christian Bushnell

A tip to other people visiting:

Buy your tickets at the start of the day or better yet the day before ONLINE IF POSSIBLE – I don't care what google says in terms of traffic flow, whatever people say in terms of 'walking in' it is simply not true

Buy them online especially if weather predictions state that there could be any chance of rain – everyone has the same idea of visiting this place as a rainy day event

Otherwise you will have to buy your ticket to reserve your time slot to enter when you get there – they won't even let you in five minutes early. Then you have to pretend you're interested in buying stuff at the marketplace next door to the aquarium to kill both your feet and your time for the next three hours.

But aside from the hassle of buying your entry ticket, the aquarium itself is wonderful. Its streamlined, super tidy, well ventilated with lots of information littered around the aquarium. All the staff speak english and very willing to answer all your questions.

The way the aquarium is designed, you start at the top of the building and make your way down in a cyclical fashion – the aquarium revolves around one gigantic tank. However, I spent a good two and a half hours without realising it – I don't know how they managed to get two baby whale sharks in there.

There is a wide range of animals to see, I particularly liked the jellyfish section and I'm happy I got to see my favourite fish – the garden eel.

There are plenty of toilets and one cafe. I recommend eating before arriving to the aquarium in general, the prices of food in the marketplacs next door is expensive imo even by tourist standards

The aquarium is accesible friendly, wide, with guide lights and gently sloped floors with elevator access if needed. Though it can difficult for those who struggle with seeing in the dark at times.

TL:DR – Yes I would recommend this aquarium, I implore to book tickets advance and online – save yourself the grief of turning up on the day and then having to wait three hours. Eat beforehand and make sure to have a good time 🙂

To avoid crowds, go on a weekday where its super sunny, otherwise prepare for congestion on rainy days and on weekends

– Minnie

Absolutely incredible experience – a must visit for all ages. Leave at least 2 hours, 3-4 if you don’t want to be rushed. Kids have a lot of unique entertainment spots around the aquarium.

– Zoe richards