Jagdishchandra Bose Municipal Aquarium

Jagdishchandra Bose Municipal Aquarium is a public aquarium located inside Jagdish Chandra Bose Udyan at Pal in Surat, Gujarat. Operated by the Surat Municipal Corporation and named after scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose, it is one of the largest aquariums in India. Opened in 2014, it houses over 100 species of freshwater and marine fish across more than 50 tanks, including a shark tank, jellyfish exhibit and tunnel aquarium, serving as a major educational and family attraction.

Visitors can expect a modern two-storey aquarium building within a landscaped garden complex. Inside, there are around 52 large tanks displaying freshwater, brackish and marine species including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, arowana, cichlids and coral fish. Key areas include a shark tank, jellyfish pool, touch pool and a tunnel aquarium for walk-through viewing. The facility is air-conditioned with informative display panels, lighting effects and designated viewing galleries.

Built by the Surat Municipal Corporation at a cost of approximately ₹20 crore and inaugurated on 1 March 2014. Named after renowned Indian scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, it was developed as the first major public aquarium in Gujarat to promote marine education and tourism in Surat.

Named in honour of scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose, the aquarium serves as an educational and recreational landmark for Surat, promoting awareness of aquatic biodiversity and conservation among students and families.