About Bueng Boraphet Aquarium
Bueng Boraphet Aquarium is a freshwater aquarium located at Bueng Boraphet, Thailand's largest freshwater lake, in Khwae Yai Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, Nakhon Sawan Province. Operated as an educational exhibition center for inland fisheries, it displays native freshwater species from Bueng Boraphet and other Thai waterways. Notable for its tunnel aquarium and large tanks featuring giant freshwater fish, it serves as a learning center for biodiversity and conservation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an indoor freshwater aquarium complex with large glass tanks and an underwater tunnel walkway. Exhibits showcase native fish from Bueng Boraphet Lake including giant freshwater stingray, Mekong giant catfish, giant gourami, and various carp and catfish species, along with crocodile displays and smaller tanks for ornamental fish. The setting is on the lakeside within the Bueng Boraphet non-hunting area, with exhibition halls, information panels, and viewing areas arranged for self-guided walks.
Key highlights
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Underwater tunnel tank with large freshwater fish
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Exhibits of native Bueng Boraphet freshwater species including giant freshwater stingray and Mekong giant catfish
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Educational displays on freshwater biodiversity and inland fisheries
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Crocodile and reptile exhibition area