Before planned out my trip to KL, I never know that there is a huge aquarium located at the Concourse Level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Got to know about this Aquaria KLCC was from the review of Tripadvisor where it was highly ranked by the visitors. Hence, we decided to gave it a visit, part and partially was attracted by the shark that stayed in this aquarium.
Aquaria KLCC is within the walking distance from Petronas Twin Towers. We took LRT to KLCC station and follow the way to Aquaria KLCC. In case confused with the direction, just check with the information counter at the ground floor of KLCC and they could show us the right direction.
Aquaria KLCC open daily from 10.30am to 8pm include Sunday and Public Holiday. Entrance ticket fares as below:
Type of ticket MyKad/ MyKid holder Non MyKad/ MyKid holder
Adult RM 38 RM 50
Child RM 28 RM 40
Senior Citizen RM 28 RM 30
Upon entering the aquarium, the first star that came to us is the red-bellied piranha. It is brought from South America and Aquaria KLCC is the only organization in Malaysia that granted with permit to exhibit it. Any special with it? It is a ferocious predator. Want to witness how fast these fish finished off their meat supply, then you should not miss out the daily feeding session at 4pm.
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| Red-bellied piranha |
After took photo with piranha, we could move to the touch pool, house for bamboo shark, starfish, and sea cucumber. Is my first time to touch live sea cucumber. It is so smooth~
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| Bamboo shark |
Around the corner, there are few more special creatures which include elephant nose fish and electric eel. Got to know that a 20 foot eel could produce enough electricity to light 12 light bulbs!!
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Elephant nose fish
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| Electric eel |
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| Another star - Water rat |
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Besides the marine creatures, we can find the small reptiles, amphibian and insects as well. Here are some sharing from my album...
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| Beetles |
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| James Brooke Butterfly?? |
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| Bumblebee Dart Frog - One of the most toxic animals on earth |
Along the way, there are many colourful or giant fish waiting for our photographing. Finally we reached the huge water tank and met with the superstar - Sand Tiger Shark. So excited to have close look at this marine hunter. Do not miss out the feeding time at 3pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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| Sand Tiger Shark |
The shark is having two special neighbours which are Giant Blotched Fantail Ray and Green Sea Turtle. The Giant Blotched Fantail Ray is a heavy weight partner with 150kg body content.
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| Giant Blotched Fantail Ray |
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| Green Sea Turtle |
Want to experience watching the marine creatures swimming freely in the sea but you don't know how to dive? Now we have chance in Aquaria KLCC. Let's take the slow moved conveyor into the tunnel and we could easily see the shark or turtle crossing on top of our head...cool..
The journey end? Not yet, there many more marine stars waiting for us!! Who are they? Let's guess what are their name..
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| Chambered Nautilus |
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| Seahorse |
In overall, it is worth to visit. Those with kids would definitely having more fun than us..Let our kids to witness the live organisms but not from the book or tv...Big kid like me also don't miss it out during trip planning ya..
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