Sea World Ancol

Sea World Ancol is a large marine aquarium located within Taman Impian Jaya Ancol in Pademangan, North Jakarta, Jakarta. Opened in 1994, it is one of Indonesia's largest aquariums and a key attraction of the Ancol Dreamland complex. It houses thousands of freshwater and seawater species, including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and sea turtles, across themed tanks, tunnels and interactive pools focused on education and conservation.

Visitors can expect an indoor aquarium complex with large main tanks, underwater tunnels, and themed galleries displaying freshwater and marine biota from Indonesia and abroad. The setting includes dimly lit exhibition halls with illuminated tanks, a touch pool area for interactive learning, jellyfish and shark exhibits, and scheduled feeding shows and educational presentations. Pathways are paved and suitable for walking tours through multiple floors and viewing areas within the Ancol waterfront recreation area.

Opened on 2 June 1994 as part of Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Sea World Ancol was developed as Indonesia's first large-scale modern aquarium to promote marine education, research and conservation. It was built to showcase Indonesian and global aquatic biodiversity and has undergone expansions and renovations to add new galleries and facilities.

Functions as a major educational and recreational center for marine conservation awareness in Jakarta, hosting school visits, conservation campaigns and public education programs focused on Indonesian marine ecosystems and biodiversity.