Show your skip-the-line ticket and head straight into the aquarium without waiting.
Wander through themed sections filled with colorful fish, exotic reptiles, and curious sea otters.
Walk through Istanbul’s longest underwater tunnel and see sharks, rays, and groupers swimming above and around you.
Watch feeding sessions for sea otters or piranhas (extra fee applies) and learn from staff commentary.
Throughout the aquarium, stop by panels that share facts about the animals’ habitats, diets, and conservation.
Finish your journey with a look at the crocodile zone or revisit your favorite tanks before exiting.
The aquarium is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Flash photography, touching animals through glass, or feeding outside designated times is not allowed.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Feeding sessions require an extra fee and are scheduled on select days and times.
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Yes, in otherwise instructed feeding areas are available for an extra cost.
Yes, you're welcome to use your own cameras and phones to capture the memorable moments.
No, the animals on display are not available for purchase. We don't sell or buy our friends.
ViaSea Aquarium houses over 12,000 marine creatures, including Nile crocodiles, giant turtles, exotic reptiles, and more.
Children aged 13 and under can enter the aquarium with an accompanying adult.
Yes, you can engage in interactive feeding sessions with selected animals, including Nile crocodiles, giant turtles, and tropical birds. These sessions have additional charges.
You can feed Nile crocodiles, giant turtles, and tropical birds during the designated feeding sessions.
No, feeding activities are subject to additional charges.
The schedule varies for different animals: - Predatory Piranhas: Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM - Sea Otters: Daily at 2:45 PM - Giant Groupers: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 3:00 PM.
Follow warning signs and staff instructions, no flash photography, no touching animals through glass, no feeding outside designated times, and adhere to specific rules for a safe and enjoyable experience.
No, outside food is not allowed within the aquarium premises.
Weekdays: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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