What you will see at the aquarium
Underwater World Pattaya describes itself on its website as the only aquarium in the city. It is on Sukhumvit Road in Nong Prue, and the address on the site is 22/22 Moo 11, Sukhumvit Rd, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20 150. The facts below come from the official website on 18 October 2026.
- The acrylic tunnel. More than 105 metres long, with fish visible all around through 180 degrees. It has three zones: coral reef, sharks and rays, and Giant of Siam
- Open Ocean Zone. Large predators: blacktip reef sharks, bigeye jacks and giant groupers
- Giant of Siam Zone. A sunken ship as a home for Thailand’s freshwater and food fish
- Jellyfish zone. According to the site, the biggest collection and display of jellyfish in Thailand
- Touch Pool. Rock pools with animals from Thailand’s coastal waters, which visitors may touch
- Magic Tank. The only tank in Thailand with an interactive “mystical gravity” concept, as the aquarium puts it
- Reptiles and otters. A reptile zone and otters brought from Indonesia
The grounds are styled as a shore with sand and rocky rapids, like a private island. According to the aquarium, visitors can feed fish and turtles themselves.
Hours and how to spend the time
The aquarium is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, with last admission at 17:30. The contact page says 9:00-17:30, probably the ticket office hours, so call 038 756 878 if you are going near closing time. The site carries no closure notice on 18 October 2026, and Thai Holiday Guide (a secondary source) gives the same hours and price.
The feeding schedule on the site:
| Tank | First show | Second show |
|---|---|---|
| Tank 1, Coral Reef Zone | 10:30 | 15:00 |
| Tank 2, Open Ocean Zone | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Tank 3, Giant of Siam Zone | 11:30 | 15:30 |
How to spend the time:
- Walk the tunnel and zones in order, which is the main part
- Time your visit to a feeding: the morning shows run 10:30-11:30 and the afternoon ones 15:00-16:00
- Look in at the Touch Pool and the jellyfish zone
- Visit the reptiles and otters if you have time left
The site gives no official duration, so as a guide allow 1-2 hours (a Thaipedia estimate).
When to go and what the weather does
The aquarium is under cover and open all year, which is why people pick it for a wet day. TMD normals for the Phatthaya station (1991-2020) show September and October as the wettest months and December as the driest.
| Period | What to expect |
|---|---|
| November-March | dry, so the aquarium can be combined with the beach or a garden |
| April-August | hot, 67.9-132.1 mm of rain a month |
| September-October | the wettest months, 16-17 rainy days, the aquarium works as a back-up |
Getting there and how long it takes
From Central Pattaya to the aquarium it is 7.7 km and about 8 minutes by car without traffic, calculated with OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (map). It stands on Sukhumvit Road, so a taxi or ride-hailing app is simplest. There is no beach nearby: it is a city venue.
The website gives no public-transport directions. The aquarium’s phone is 038 756 878 and its email marketing@uwp.hawpar.com.
Tickets and fees
There is no DNP fee: the aquarium is a private attraction, not a national park. Prices from the website on 18 October 2026:
| Who | Height | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign adult | from 131 cm | 550 baht |
| Foreign child | 91-130 cm | 320 baht |
| Thai citizen, adult | from 131 cm | 250 baht |
| Thai citizen, child | 91-130 cm | 150 baht |
For children under 91 cm the site gives no terms. We found no online ticket sales on the official site, so ask by phone about the terms.
Options: on your own, by feeding time or in a group
| Option | Time | Best for | Downside |
|---|---|---|---|
| On your own, any time | 1-2 hours | families and couples | the set-time feedings are easy to miss |
| Timed to a feeding | 10:30-11:30 or 15:00-16:00 | children and anyone who wants a show | you have to fit the hour |
| School group | on request | classes | terms not stated on the site |
| Corporate group | on request | companies | terms not stated on the site |
What to do in rain
- The aquarium is indoors, so rain does not get in the way, but the road and the walk from the car park to the entrance may be wet: bring an umbrella
- It is a back-up if a trip to Koh Larn is cancelled because of waves or rain
- If the rain lasts all day, pair the aquarium with the Sanctuary of Truth in the morning and lunch in the city
Safety and animals
- The jellyfish hall is dark (as the photos show), so hold children’s hands and watch your step
- You may touch animals only at the Touch Pool: leave the other tanks and enclosures alone
- The site gives no photography rules: ask staff whether flash is allowed
- An aquarium keeps animals in captivity, so if you object to that format, choose another place
- Feed fish and turtles only in the way the aquarium itself offers
Who it suits and who should skip it
- Suits families with children. A child rate from 91 cm, scheduled feedings and a Touch Pool
- Suits anyone who needs a day under cover. Rain, heat or beach fatigue
- Skip it if you object to animals in captivity. It is an aquarium
- Skip it if you expect the scale of the big aquariums. A 105-metre tunnel and a few zones make this a city aquarium, not the largest in the country
- Skip it if you are afraid of the dark. The jellyfish hall is dark
For other places nearby see the overview of excursions from Pattaya.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of the Pattaya aquarium?
The Underwater World Pattaya website says on 18 October 2026 that it is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00, with last admission at 17:30. The contact page says 9:00-17:30, probably the ticket office hours, so if you are heading there near closing time, call 038 756 878. The site carries no closure notice.
How much is a ticket to the Pattaya aquarium?
On the English page of the website on 18 October 2026, an adult (height from 131 cm) is 550 baht and a child of 91-130 cm is 320 baht. The Thai page shows different prices, 250 and 150 baht, marked as for Thai citizens only. For children under 91 cm the official site gives no terms, so ask at the counter.
What should I see first at the Pattaya aquarium?
The acrylic tunnel of more than 105 metres with three zones: coral reef, sharks and rays, and Giant of Siam with a sunken ship. Then the jellyfish zone, which the site calls the biggest jellyfish collection in Thailand, the Touch Pool and the Magic Tank. There are also reptiles and otters from Indonesia.
When are the sharks and fish fed?
On the website schedule: Coral Reef at 10:30 and 15:00, Open Ocean (blacktip reef sharks and large fish) at 11:00 and 16:00, Giant of Siam at 11:30 and 15:30. The schedule can change, so confirm it at the entrance.
Is the aquarium good for children, and can they touch the animals?
Yes, it is one of the easiest days out with children: the child rate starts at 91 cm. At the Touch Pool you can touch marine animals, but not in the other tanks. The site also says visitors can feed fish and turtles themselves as part of the aquarium's programme.
What should I do at the aquarium if it rains?
The aquarium is under cover, so it is a rainy-day back-up. TMD normals for Pattaya show 213.6 mm of rain in September and 224.5 mm in October, the wettest months.
How long do I need at the aquarium?
The site gives no official duration. As a guide allow 1-2 hours, longer if you wait for a scheduled feeding.
Sources
- Underwater World Pattaya. Home: hours, tickets, feeding schedule
- Underwater World Pattaya. About us: tunnel, zones, address
- Underwater World Pattaya. Our activities: Touch Pool, Magic Tank, zones, feeding schedule
- Underwater World Pattaya. Contact us: phone, hours
- Underwater World Pattaya. Home in Thai: prices for Thai citizens
- OpenStreetMap, Nominatim: Underwater World Pattaya (way 209062271)
- OpenStreetMap, OSRM route: Central Pattaya to the aquarium
- TMD. Climatological Data of Thailand for 30 Year Period (1991-2020), Phatthaya station (48 461)
- Thai Holiday Guide. Underwater World Pattaya (secondary source, hours and price match the website)
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