Istanbul Aquarium

With 18 habitats, the Istanbul Aquarium covers geographical zones from across the planet, such as the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and the Amazon rainforest. Together, they hold a staggering 1,500 species of marine life – a total of more than 15,000 land and sea creatures. You’ll see fearsome-looking sharks, graceful manta rays, eels of all sizes, and even piranhas.

The Istanbul Aquarium offers a magical journey through the world’s seas and oceans across a 1.2-kilometer route. Each of its 18 habitats reflects a different geographical zone, starting from the Black Sea and ending with the Amazon rainforest, covering the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Walk this route and discover the planet's astounding marine biodiversity.

With over 15,000 marine species, from colourful tropical fish to awe-inspiring sharks, the Istanbul Aquarium is astounding in the sheer diversity of fish it houses. Apart from the impressive sharks and rays, you’ll find several unique and fascinating species, like the Humphead Wrasse, Banggai Cardinalfish, Emperor Angelfish, and the Red-bellied Piranha.

Engage with interactive exhibits, including live feeding sessions and touch pools. You can get up close and personal with the various sea creatures, and gain a deeper understanding of their behaviour and habitat in a fun and educational way.

Watch the delightful Gentoo penguins as they waddle around their specially designed habitat mirroring the South Pole, or glide effortlessly through the water. The quirky antics of these adorable three-foot-tall seabirds never fail to charm visitors of all ages and offer an entertaining experience.