Under the Ocean

- Dive under the deep blue sea, enchant with a charming spell of salt water creatures. Fascinate with a blue ocean that look like a blue sky. Experience the Eagle Ray flying with friend; Leopard Shark, follow by a parade of thousand of underwater animals.
- A realm that was one treasonous and daunting is now available for everyone who wants to raise their awareness, increase their knowledge,
and boost their pulse tate with hundreds of thrilling sights previously unseen anywhere in Thailand. Under the Ocean carries you through the tunnel enclosure that runs 66.5 meters to the deepest depths of the underwater exhilaration but there’s no need to hold your breath when you’re submerged in this ocean, because the extraordinary views have already taken your breath away. You’ll be the wonders you see- but you’ll be as safe, dry and secure as if enclosed in your own private submarine of oceanic discovery.

Mangrove & Dangerous

- Fall into a mangrove, greet with friend companion, a variety of crabs, See a funny backstroke of horseshoe crab, and meet a dangerous Killers that wait to attack his enermies and frighten you

- Mangrove whose watery roots provide a heaven for fish and fisherman like.

An exhibit set among the swampy tendrils of the mangrove forest demonstrates it’s essential role in the coastal food chain. Visitors will come understand the complex mangrove ecosystem and learn why this protective habitat for fish and shrimp is so important in preserving a valuable coastal lifestyle for human, as well.

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Under The Mekong

- Swim under the tunnel of fresh water among a huge group of various fish leading by a mekong Giant catfish, monster of mekong river. Face with a Chaopraya Giant Catfish, monster of Chaopraya River.

-The Mekong exhibit encompasses a vast system of tributaries that stretches from the Tibetan plateau and across 5 countries – China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia –before spilling into the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

A tour the Exhibit takes us under the surface of this magnificent waterway, so visitors can begin to appreciate the importance of the seventh longest river in Asia. Observe, discover, consider, and ultimately understand the cultural and environmental background of the Mekong. Ask questions and find answers as you navigate through the underwater tunnel that extends for over 66.5 meters. Marvel at the diversity under the river, and be reminded the may of the most beautiful and rare species may be on the brink of extinction unless appropriate action is taken to preserve this extra ordinary ecosystem.

Coastal & Shore

- Coastal reefs and tidal shorelines, a boundary between land and sea that's a bridge between worlds. The splendid Coastal Reef exhibit showcases an astonishing variety of stunning corals that adorn the world's many reefs and shorelines like precious jewelry, lacy necklaces and chains of pearly bracelets that are all the more spectacular because because they're a living, growing, and ever-evoloing sources of naturel beauty. Chiangmai Zoo Aquarium has ensured that the coral exhibit is an exact

replica of an authentic shoreline environment,to ensure that the close up vistas are both stunningly gorgeous and ecologically accurate - A harmonious mix between salt water fish and Coral Sea shore, wheer is a naturally warm house for all living creatures that you should not miss, like a little Anemone, a great Nautilus, a green lobster, with his friends waiting for you to see

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Reptiles & Insects

- Explore various kinds of reptiles that you may never know before. Experience with the giant " Taruntura", Red Eye Tree Frog, hidind await for you to see

-Chiangmai Zoo Aquarium showcases an intriguing variety of exotic insect inhabitants.

Observe a bug’s life up close, and find out what makes each specie unique in the insect and reptile kingdom. Discover a mysterious life of reptile, a wonderful creatures that hide their secret life under the nature. Be amazed by the diversity and grandeur of life that exists just of sight, on the smallest level.

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Flooded Forest

- Living under fresh water, amazed by exciting adventure of Amazon. Discover the unseen fresh water creature, such as "Paradise Fish", the "Arapaima",and also the "Golden Salmon". Enjoy with all species of fish more than 20 species.

-Flood Rain Forest, where swollen rivers bring abundant life to the surface. The biodiversity of the planet’s immense rain forest is fascinating.

As rainfall increases during the monsoon season, the rivers and tributaries that flow through rain forest split over there banks, enabling the residents of the river to expand their territory. Deeper into forest. The Flooded Rain Forest exhibit at Chiangmai Zoo Aquarium offers an exciting look at the tropical rain forest similar to the Amazon jungle land highlights the astonishing aquatic life inhabiting the rivers that flow through them.

Chiangmai Zoo Aquarium

What could be more thrilling than to look directly into the cold ancient eyes of a killer shark?
The Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium is certain to become a landmark destination in Thailand -- an international attraction to be proud of, certain to capture the hearts and minds of tourists from far and wide.

In essence, it's a living museum that boasts South East Asia's longest and most spacious underwater pathways -- crystal clear "SeaTube" tunnels that place the observer directly in the center of enormous 360-degree aquatic habitats. Each of seven individual exhibits showcase a distinct environment, completely self-contained, and carefully populated with an authentic cross-section of native species.

This exclusive arrangement allows fresh water and salt water creatures to coexist under one roof, alongside representative territories from other significant ecosystems. The inspiration for this astonishing concept comes from the great Mekong River – itself an exhibit at the aquarium – as it represent the major waterway that feeds and quenches the thirst of millions of people across the six neighboring countries that its waters sustain.

As one of the planet's great ecosystems with nearly 2,000 species of marine creatures, the Mekong serves as symbol of the diversity that the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium seeks to replicate. Thus, it brings together thousands of examples of exotic marine life from around the world to their new home, living together in a haven thousands of miles from their native environment, and cared for by their attentive human custodians.

Aside from its appeal as an exciting natural attraction, the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium also serves as an important learning center for the study of marine life and biology throughout the South East Asian region and the rest of the world. In pursuit of this goal, the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium is destined to draw visitors from around the world to experience what must certainly represent a proud achievement for the wonderful people of Chiang Mai and the gracious citizens of Thailand.

Facts about the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium

•Total project cost of 600 million baht

•Total project area covers 10 rai, housing the 13,985 square meter aquarium

•The aquarium features the world's only underwater exhibit that joins both freshwater and saltwater environments, linked together with a 230 meter walkway

•The tunnel is the longest in the world at 133 meters that divides into a saltwater underwater tunnel covering 68.6 meters and a fresh water underwater tunnel that covers 66.5 meters which is the world's longest underwater fresh water tunnel.

•The all-acrylic tunnel is 5.5 cm thick and able to accommodate water pressure to a depth of 4 meters with complete safety.

•The aquarium offers over 3,600 examples of fresh water and salt water life forms, with more than 250 different species.

•80% of the varied species are native to Thailand.

•Showcases feature freshwater species found in the tropical rain forests of Asia and the Amazon.


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Fresh&Salt water

Through far from shore and high above river and sea. close encounters with marine life is at close at hand.

The world's most amazing species of plants and animals from the underwater realms have come together at Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium,while the fish and swim past blissfully unaware of your spellbound gaze.The staff and managerment of this marvelous habitat await your visit with enthusiastic anticipation.


Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium is a living museum that boasts South East Asia's longest and most spacious underwater pathways- crystal clear "Sea Tube" tunnels that place the observer directly in the center of enormous 360 degrees aquatic habitats. Each of six individual exhibits showcase a distinct environment,completely self-contained,and carefully populated with an authentic cross-section of native species.
this exclusive arrangement allows fresh water and salt water creatures to coexist under one roof,alongside representative territories from other significant ecosystems.The inspiration for this astonishing concept comes from the great Makong River itselt and exhibits at the aquarium-as it repressents the major waterway that feeds and quenches the thirst of milions of people across the six neighboring countries that its waters sustain.

As one of the planet's great ecosystems with nearly 250 species of marine creatures,the Mekong serves as symbol of the diversity that the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium seeks to replicate.Thus,it bring together thousands of examples of exotic marine life from around the world to their new home,living together in a heaven thousands of miles from their native environment,and cared for by their attentive human custodians.