Bengaluru Aquarium

Bengaluru Aquarium, also known as Government Aquarium, is located inside Cubbon Park on Kasturba Road in central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1983 by the Government of Karnataka, it is considered the second largest aquarium in India. Housed in a distinctive diamond-shaped building, it displays a wide variety of freshwater ornamental, indigenous and exotic fish species and serves as an educational and recreational attraction.

Visitors can expect a three-storey diamond-shaped building with multiple halls containing large and small tanks displaying freshwater ornamental fish, including indigenous and exotic species such as angelfish, catfish, cichlids, and goldfish varieties. The aquarium is set within the green surroundings of Cubbon Park, with well-maintained tanks, informative labels, and a compact indoor circuit that visitors walk through to view the exhibits.

Established in 1983 by the Government of Karnataka under the Department of Fisheries, the Bengaluru Aquarium was developed to showcase ornamental fish and promote fisheries education. Housed in a diamond-shaped building in Cubbon Park, it is regarded as the second largest aquarium in India after Kolkata.

Functions as an educational and recreational centre for families, students and tourists, promoting awareness of aquatic biodiversity and ornamental fish keeping in Bengaluru.