All That You Must Know About Abu Dhabi National Aquarium

Why visit Abu Dhabi National Aquarium, Al Qana

Abu Dhabi, the multicultural destination in the Middle East, is the home of record-breaking theme parks and cultural villages in the UAE. It is also the largest Emirate with diverse landscapes; desert, oasis, breathtaking mountains, and pristine beaches. The latest addition to this modern cosmopolitan is the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium. It is going to be launched soon. Let us know more about the same.

Largest aquarium in the Middle East

As the largest aquarium in the Middle East, it is a home to 46,000 marine animals such as Giant Groupers, Rays, Sand Tiger Sharks etc. These are brought from Arabian Gulf, Red Sea and the Pacific. It is spread across ten themed zones and aims to turn the fear of underwater into fascination. Spanning across 5000 sq.m, the aquarium has the largest tunnel in the Middle East. You’ll get to experience more than 250 colorful species.

115-Kilogram Reticulated Python

The National Aquarium recently brought home a 115-kilogram reticulated python. They are the longest snake breeds in the world, and they can grow up to 10 meters. The one currently at the aquarium is 7 meters long, and the new one will be one of the largest python on display in the world. This 14-year old python takes 12 people to hold it, and it is non-venomous.

An educational and entertainment zone

It will serve as a place to educate and entertain the visitors about the importance of living harmoniously with the other species. The aquarium will host interactive sessions to increase awareness and encourage participation. You can feed the animals and engage with the aquatic world.

Other leisure activities

There are nautical themed-cafes, restaurants, and shops inside the aquarium to cater to the visitors. We can safely say the Instagrammers will have a field day inside the aquarium.

115-Kilogram Reticulated Python

The National Aquarium recently brought home a 115 kilogram reticulated python. They are the longest snake breeds in the world, and they can grow up to 10 meters. The one at the aquarium is 7 meters long, and it’ll be one of the largest python on display in the world.

Abu Dhabi National Aquarium Partners with Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi National Aquarium has signed a five-year partnership with the Environmental Agency. It aims to create rehabilitation schemes to protect sea creatures.

A large number of species have been saved due to the partnership, including 200 sea turtles. The aquarium hosts 25 species of sharks and rays, including the iconic scalloped hammerhead sharks. The Shark population is decreasing in the gulf due to overfishing. This initiative will serve as a savior to protect and repopulate sharks.

FAQs

When will it open?

The National Aquarium will be open to the public in the coming months and is expected to attract visitors worldwide.  However, announcement of final date is not done yet. Once the tickets are released, you can book them online to avoid overcrowding at the venue.

What activities can I pursue with the ticket?

You can walk to 10 different themed zones. Each of them offers rare and exotic species. It will enhance your learning about there habitat and how they thrive peacefully in the ecosystem. Other than this, there are about 60 exhibitions as well as a few educational programs where the entire family can enjoy the aqua world in its truest form.

Parting words

The National Aquarium will be open to the public in the coming months and is expected to attract visitors worldwide. The visitors will have an experience of observing the various ecosystems thriving in action. They get to understand the aqua world in its truest form.

For more info: https://thenationalaquarium.ae/