Tuesday 30 April 2013

Underwater World


Malaysia's largest aquarium is located right here in Langkawi - a gigantic white building that houses over 200 marine species, including assorted freshwater fish, giant rays, sharks, rock-hopper penguins, harbor seals, and a tankful of gigantic arapaima (an aggressive Amazonian freshwater fish).




The displays are separated into themed areas. The most popular area - the Sub-Antarctic section - features a "penguinarium" with rockhopper penguins bred right on the site; the Underwater World pioneered the breeding of rockhoppers in captivity. 




At the end of the exhibit, guests walk through a massive underwater tunnel tank where guests can see green turtles swimming alongside sharks and stingrays.
Underwater World is located at the southern tip of Pantai Cenang next to the Zon duty-free shopping center. The aquarium opens at 9:30am every day, and closes at 6:30pm on weekdays and 10:30pm on Fridays and weekends.












  








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