About Botanical Garden Aquarium
The Botanical Garden Aquarium is a small freshwater aquarium located inside the historic Puducherry Botanical Garden on Botanical Garden Road in Puducherry. Established within the garden founded in 1826 during the French colonial period, it displays ornamental and exotic freshwater fish in glass tanks. The surrounding 22-acre garden is known for its rare plant species, heritage trees, fountains and landscaped layout, making the aquarium a popular family stop within the central green complex.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact aquarium hall inside the Puducherry Botanical Garden with rows of glass tanks displaying freshwater ornamental fish including goldfish, angelfish, and other exotic species. The aquarium is set within a large landscaped botanical garden featuring mature trees, palm avenues, flower beds, fountains, a musical fountain and a toy train. The environment is green, shaded in parts, and family-oriented with paved paths for walking and areas for leisurely sightseeing.
Key highlights
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Freshwater aquarium with ornamental and exotic fish tanks inside the Botanical Garden
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Historic 22-acre Botanical Garden established in 1826 with French colonial layout
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Extensive collection of rare and exotic plant species and heritage trees
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Musical fountain and decorative fountains within the garden complex