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Malta National Aquarium Tours
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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Visit the Malta National Aquarium in Saint Paul's Bay for a family-friendly activity in Malta. View the fish and sharks from the walk-through tunnel in the main tank, and peruse the marine and land creatures found throughout the 41 displays in the aquarium.
- Malta National Aquarium entrance ticket
- See sharks, rays, and fish from the Mediterranean and around the globe
- Take as much time as you like to explore the aquarium on your own
- Ideal choice for families
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Make your own way to Saint Paul's Bay to visit the Malta National Aquarium.
Enter with the provided admission ticket and discover the exhibits among 41 tanks that are home to a variety of Mediterranean fish, replicas of historical artifacts found in Maltese waters, as well as reptiles, insects and amphibians.
See fish species from the Indian Ocean in the main tank, including black-tip sharks, horn sharks, eels, and rays. Walk through the glass tunnel to get a look at the fish as they swim around you. The aquarium's tanks are designed to replicate the underwater environment. Spend as much time taking in the critters.
The aquarium building is a curved structure shaped like a starfish. Stroll outdoors along the landscaped promenade, and let the kids run in the play area. From the promenade, take in sweeping views of St. Paul's Islands. Additional facilities include food outlets, a beach club, gift shop, and parking garage.
Enter with the provided admission ticket and discover the exhibits among 41 tanks that are home to a variety of Mediterranean fish, replicas of historical artifacts found in Maltese waters, as well as reptiles, insects and amphibians.
See fish species from the Indian Ocean in the main tank, including black-tip sharks, horn sharks, eels, and rays. Walk through the glass tunnel to get a look at the fish as they swim around you. The aquarium's tanks are designed to replicate the underwater environment. Spend as much time taking in the critters.
The aquarium building is a curved structure shaped like a starfish. Stroll outdoors along the landscaped promenade, and let the kids run in the play area. From the promenade, take in sweeping views of St. Paul's Islands. Additional facilities include food outlets, a beach club, gift shop, and parking garage.
Itinerary
The public aquarium has 41 tanks including reptiles, insects and amphibians, amongst others, Mediterranean fish, including fish commonly found in Maltese waters together with replicas of historical artefacts that one can find in the seas around the Maltese islands.
The main tank of the aquarium houses species from the Indian Ocean, including eight black tip sharks, horn sharks, rays, eels and other exotic species. The main tank is approximately 12 meters in diameter and has a walk-through tunnel that allows visitors to experience the fish at a much closer range.
All tanks are expertly themed to replicate the underwater environment. Additional features of the public aquarium include a class room facility, interpretation, touch pools, a temporary exhibition space, veterinary and quarantine facilities, etc.
The national aquarium is in an iconic curved shell structure in the form of a starfish. The adjacent promenade provides additional recreation facilities for pedestrians including a children’s play area.
The Malta National Aquarium has a car park with a capacity for 140 cars.
Admission Ticket Included
Traveler Tips
- "don't get me wrong I enjoyed seeing the different types of see life but its clear this meant for a family day out and not solo." See review
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Product code: 21677P2
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