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Istanbul Aquarium in Florya is a large aquarium where you can meet more than 17,000 sea creatures across 18 themed zones. Follow 17 geographic themes stretching from the Black Sea to the Pacific, plus a 1,000 m² Amazon Rainforest exhibit, and observe a wide variety of species up close, including stonefish, lemon sharks, rays and gentoo penguins. You can also explore the 'Giants of the Sea' exhibit showcasing large marine creatures and the sea turtle protection and rehabilitation center, and add a VR underwater adventure and a professional photo shoot depending on your package.
Opened in 2011, Istanbul Aquarium is made up of 17 geographic themes stretching from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean, plus one Amazon Rainforest exhibit. You can observe a wide range of animals up close, from the venomous stonefish to lemon sharks, rays and gentoo penguins, which were shown for the first time in Türkiye here.
Interactive content in each theme lets children naturally learn about the marine environment as they discover different creatures. With your ticket you can enter at any time during opening hours and explore at your own pace.
The 'Giants of the Sea' exhibit introduces impressive large marine creatures from the world's oceans. At the marine life protection, treatment and rehabilitation center, you can see sea turtles being cared for and learn about marine conservation efforts.
The Silver Package includes entry to the aquarium and the 'Giants of the Sea' exhibit plus a 20% gift shop discount. The Gold Package adds the Undersea Explorer VR experience, and the Full Package includes both the VR experience and a professional photo shoot.
Meeting point :
Istanbul Aquarium
Şenlikköy, Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd. No:93, 34153 Florya/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point information:
Get off at Florya Akvaryum station on the Marmaray line. You can also take the Florya minibus from Beşyol Metrobus station and get off at the last stop, Istanbul Akvaryum. Buses BN1 (Halkalı–Eminönü), 73Y (Kuyumcukent–Istanbul Akvaryum), 73B (Bakırköy–Florya) and 73F (Taksim–Florya) also serve the aquarium. From the IDO Bakırköy pier take the BN1 line, and from Şirinevler station on the Atatürk Airport metro line transfer to the 73B or 73F.
Şenlikköy, Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd. No:93, 34153 Florya/İstanbul, Türkiye