Phuket Aquarium

Phuket Aquarium is a public aquarium at Cape Panwa in Wichit, Mueang Phuket, operated by the Phuket Marine Biological Center under the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. Established in 1983, it showcases marine life of the Andaman Sea with indoor and outdoor tanks, a walk-through tunnel, coral reef exhibits and sea turtle conservation displays for education and research.

Visitors can expect an indoor aquarium complex with themed tanks displaying Andaman Sea fish, coral reef species, seahorses, sea turtles and invertebrates, including a walk-through tunnel and large predator tanks. The setting is at the tip of Cape Panwa within the Phuket Marine Biological Center grounds, with educational panels, outdoor turtle pools and views of the surrounding bay. Areas to explore include exhibition halls, turtle nursery and gift shop.

Established in 1983 as the public exhibition arm of the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) under the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, to support marine research, conservation and public education about the Andaman Sea ecosystem.

Serves as an educational and conservation center promoting awareness of Andaman Sea marine biodiversity, coral reef protection and sea turtle conservation for local communities and visitors.