Istanbul Aquarium, Public aquarium in Bakırköy, Turkey.
The Istanbul Aquarium contains 66 tanks across two floors, featuring 1,500 species and 15,000 marine creatures within 22,000 square meters of space.
The facility opened on April 1, 2011, as a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, establishing itself among leading aquariums worldwide.
The themed journey through the aquarium presents marine life from different regions, starting at the Black Sea and continuing toward the Pacific Ocean.
Located 5 kilometers from Atatürk International Airport, the aquarium includes three cafeterias, a restaurant, and parking space for 1,200 vehicles.
Visitors follow a 1.2-kilometer route through 17 themed zones, including an artificial rainforest with specific temperature and humidity controls.
Location: Bakırköy
Inception: April 1, 2011
Address: Yeşilköy Halkalı Caddesi
Phone: +4449744
Website: http://istanbulakvaryum.com
GPS coordinates: 40.96417,28.80000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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