Looking for family attractions and things to do in Istanbul? Visit Istanbul SEA LIFE Aquarium, located in Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall and home to an exciting collection of sea creatures.
With an amazing 83m long underwater Ocean Tunnel, 270 degree panoramic viewing Sea Bed, 21 themed zones with 47 display tanks and more than 15,000 sea creatures, the aquarium is the perfect stop for family fun!
Delve into an 8.000 square meter underwater world at Istanbul SEA LIFE Aquarium. Come face-to-face with over 15.000 amazing creatures including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, seahorses and much more!
Get astonishingly close to your favourite creatures and even touch a starfish! Don't miss SHARK KINGDOM! a breathtaking world of the astonishing sharks.
What is waiting for you at the SEA LIFE Istanbul Aquarium?
> Dive into the depths of the Mediterranean Sea and come face-to-face with the aquarium's rescued Sea Turtles.
> Get up close to over 10,000 majestic creatures, including Spotted Freshwater Stingrays, Giant Murray Eels and the Alligator Snapping Turtle.
> Experience one of the world's largest Ocean Tanks, measuring in at 83m long! Soak up amazing views from the sea bed and take a fascinating journey under 5 million litres of water.
> Learn how you can make the oceans a better place through the "Breed Rescue Protect" Conservation Program
> Enjoy the children’s soft play area
> Experience an aquarium designed specifically for kids!
> Find out how it feels to touch a sea star and other creatures in the amazing interactive touchpool experience.
> The aquarium is wheelchair accessible.
> Located in Europe’s largest shopping centre Forum İstanbul Mall at Bayrampaşa, easily accesible by public transport from Sutanahmet and historical peninsula. First take T1 tram line and get off at “Yusufpaşa” stop and transfer to M1 subway linet hat runs on “Yenikapı-Atatürk Airport” line and get off at “Kocatepe” stop.
What can you find near the SEA LIFE Istanbul Aquarium?
At SEA LIFE Istanbul Aquarium you can find a Gift shop, Cafe and Soft play area.
The shopping mall where the aquarium is located offers lockers for bags and free car parking area.
Restaurants located nearby include Cook Shop, Lunch Box, Food Court (Mc.Donald’s, Burger King, Turkish Cusines)
There are also other attractions and stores nearby, such as LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Jurassic Land dinosaur park, Flyride helicopter simulation city tour, VIALAND Theme Park, IKEA, Forum Istanbul Shopping Centre (H&M, C&A, LCW) and much more at Europe’s largest shopping centre.
SEA LIFE Aquarium Price Information
Children under the age of 3: FREE
Children (3-14): 31,00 TL
Adults (15-65): 43,00 TL
Seniors (65 +): 31,00 TL
Opening Hours
Open Daily from 10 AM to 8 PM
The counter is closed at 7 PM
The attraction may open/close early for special events
SEA LIFE Tickets
You can purchase the tickets at the counters inside SEA LIFE Aquarium in cash (Turkish Liras only) or credit card. In order to buy yout tickets online and take advantage of great savings, please visit https://www.visitsealife.com/istanbul/en/ . No reservation required.
Address: Kocatepe Mah. P, Paşa Cad., Bayrampaşa/İstanbul
Phone No: +90 (212) 640 20 15
Fax: +90 (212) 437 07 05
Website: www.visitsealife.com/istanbul
Email: info@istanbulsealife.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SEALIFEIstanbul
Instagram: @sealifeistanbul
Looking for family attractions and things to do in Istanbul? Visit Istanbul SEA LIFE Aquarium, located in Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall and home to an exciting collection of sea creatures.
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