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Underwater World Langkawi
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"There are over 5000 fishes and other exhibits, which are presented in more than 117 specially designed tanks that are arranged along a zoom long passageway." |
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Nowhere else in Malaysia would one be able to view a larger collection of aquatic life of over 200 species than at Underwater World Langkawi, which is also the largest aquarium in Malaysia today. There are over 5000 fishes and other marine life, which are presented in more than 117 specially designed tanks that are arranged along a zoom long passageway. Feeding times for the Tunnel Tank is at 3pm daily, while the one for the Otter pond is at 3.30pm daily.
Underwater World Langkawi is proud to introduce its fascinating attractions - a 60,000 sq. feet new building, housing three ecosystems, tropical rainforest, temperate and sub-antarctic icluding a 200-seat 3D cinema. Other facilities available here include a giftshop, a merchandise centre, a dry seafood centre, Neptune Cafe, Zon Shopping Paradise, Restoran Kg. Siam and ample free parking bays.
The Underwater World is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Admission is RM38 for adults and RM28 for chilren. For more information, please contact the Underwater World at +604-9556100 or the Langkawi Tourist Information Centre at +604-9667789.
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Exhibition/Display Areas (including 3D Theatre)
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Daily
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10:00 am - 06:00 pm
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School and public holidays
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09:30 am - 06:30 pm
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Souvenir Centre (Daily)
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10:00 am to 06:00 pm
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Neptune Cafe (Daily)
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10:00 am to 06:00pm
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Feeding Times
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Marine Fish
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02:30 pm to 03:30 pm daily
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Freshwater Fish (Rainforest Section)
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11:00 am daily
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Otters
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3:30 pm daily
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Seals
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10:45 am, 02:30 pm and 04:00 pm daily
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Rockhopper Penguins
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11:15 am and 03:15 pm daily
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African Penguins
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11:00 am and 03:00 pm daily
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Macaw
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02:30 pm daily
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Last viewed - July 05, 2008
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| By Boat |
From Kuala Kedah (1 hour 15 minute ride):
Lada Holdings, Tel: 604-7626295 / 7626296
Nautica Ferries, Tel: 604-7621201 / 7622341
Samavest, Tel: 604-7623052
Langkawi Ferry, Tel: 604-7624524
From Kuala Perlis(45 minutes):
Lada Holdings, Tel: 604-9855823
Nautica Ferries, Tel: 604-9854494 / 9854563
Samavest, Tel: 604-9854440
Langkawi Ferry, Tel: 604-9852690
Ferries are also available from Penang (Tel: 604-2631943) |
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By Road
From the North South Expressway (NSE), head north to Kedah and take the Alor Setar Selatan exit (Interchange 177) onto the highway headed to Teluk Kechai and on to Kuala Kedah where you can catch a ferry to Langkawi island. Alternatively, you can also catch ferries from Kuala Perlis further north, accessible via the Jitra Selatan exit (Interchange 181) via Kodiang and Kangar on trunk road K3. This route is longer, at 48km from the NSE exit. You can easily catch a taxi from Kuah Jetty to get to Underwater World, located at Pantai Cenang. |
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"Just got back from Auckland,and visited their Kelly Tarlton,s UW. The place is well maintained but in terms of exhibits The Langkawi one far surpasses it with more varieties of fish with the exception of sharks. With a bit of touching up maybe ours could be the best in the region."
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