The shark tunnel
Glass beneath the water.
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One of the largest aquariums in South-East Asia, opened in 2005 on the two basement levels of the Siam Paragon mall in the heart of Bangkok, making it one of the easiest outings to reach and one of the best for hot or rainy days. Visitors pass through a series of zones: a long glass tunnel with sharks and rays gliding overhead, the great ocean tank, the penguin area, glowing jellyfish, and colourful coral tanks, plus a glass-bottom boat ride over the shark tank. Feeding sessions run at set times announced at the entrance. The counter price is about one thousand baht per adult, clearly cheaper online, with combined tickets for the neighbouring wax museum. It opens from ten in the morning until eight in the evening, with last entry an hour before closing. Bangkok's big malls usually have prayer rooms and halal counters in their food courts, so ask at the information desk. Come on a weekday morning to avoid holiday crowds, and allow two hours. It is ideal with young children and easy to combine with shopping around Siam.
Glass beneath the water.
Their own chilled zone.
Over the shark tank.
Basement of Siam Paragon, Siam, central Bangkok
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