A journey into the deep at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
Some 46,000 marine creatures are what awaits intrepid under water explorers at the recently opened mega-visitor attraction, The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi.
Spread out over some 9,000 metres in the mega-lifestyle destination at Al Qana, you can learn the secrets of 10 different ecosystems from around the blue planet.
Curiosity piqued?
Have a look at some of the incredible fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and more just waiting to be discovered.
Hammerhead shark
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The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi possesses the largest school of Hammerhead sharks to be found in the world.
Super Snake
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A 14-foot reticulated python that takes 13 people to hold, will capture your attention at The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi.
Education
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With tons of interactive displays as well as guided tours, you will be well on your way to being the next Jacques Cousteau.
Conservation
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Working with The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the aquarium plays a vital role in rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife.
‘The Professor’
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The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi takes pride in its educational offering to visitors, but this ‘Professor’ has no teaching degree as it’s an Asian Water Monitor Lizard.
Capybara
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If you don’t like rats, then look away now as the world’s largest rodent found in South America, the Capybara, lives in The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi.
Shark feeding
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At The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi you are allowed to feed the animals… under strict supervision of course.
Entry requirements
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All visitors to The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi must present a negative PCR test on the Al Hosn App taken 96 hours before entry.
For more information or to book a ticket, visit The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi