Thread: Bueng Boraphet Aquarium

Bueng Boraphet Aquarium

Nakhon Sawan

At 37 m in width and 49 m in length, the aquarium was built in the shape of a boat, specifically a ‘Rua Krachaeng’, also called a ‘Rua Iamchun’, which were formerly used to transport goods in Chao Phraya River. The aquarium’s interior consists of a 24-m long main tank exhibiting more than 100 kinds of freshwater tropical fishes. Besides, there are more than 30 fish tanks exhibiting rare and beautiful fish. Visitors, especially children, will be amazed by a close look at Archer Fish and Siamese Tiger Fish. Other tanks display marine fish. Moreover, the Aquarium has Leopard Sharks and Sea Urchins in the Touch Pool.

The aquarium’s facilities include restaurants and souvenir shops. It is open from 10am – 5pm weekdays, and 9.30am – 6pm weekends and public holidays. It is closed on Wednesday. Admission is 30 baht for adults and 20 baht for children. For further information, contact the department of tourism promotion and development, Provincial Administration Organization, tel. 0 5627 4251-5.