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About Taraporewala Aquarium

History Of Taraporewala Aquarium

Taraporewala Aquarium Entry Fee

Taraporewala Aquarium Timings

Best Time To Visit Taraporewala Aquarium

Restaurants Near Taraporewala Aquarium

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How To Reach Taraporewala Aquarium

Via Rail

Via Road

Places To Visit Near Taraporewala Aquarium

1. Marine Drive

2. Mani Bhavan

3. Girgaon Chowpatty

4. Gateway Of India

5. Hanging Garden

Taraporewala Aquarium: Mumbai’s Indoor Aquarium

Q: What is the status of Taraporewala Aquarium?

Currently, the Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai is not in use.

Q: What is the entry fee for Tarapur Aquarium Mumbai?

The Taraporewala Aquarium entry fee is Rs. 60/- per person for adults and Rs. 30/- for children between the age group of (3-12 years). For foreign tourists, the Taraporewala Aquarium Entry Fee is Rs. 200/- and if the foreign tourist is between 3-12 years then the entry fee is Rs. 100/-.

Q: Why did the Taraporewala Aquarium close?

The Taraporewala Aquarium has been closed since the COVID-19 breakout because it was declared dilapidated following a structural audit by the Public Works Department (PWD)

Out of many places in South Mumbai including Marine Drive, Gateway Of India, Mani Bhavan, etc Taraporewala Aquarium is the most nostalgic place. Be it a school field trip or a trip with your family Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai was the first choice for a weekend trip.

Although, since the COVID-19 breakout the edifice of Taraporewala Aquarium has been closed due to the audit report from the Public Works Department that it was dilapidated, it was one of the best places to visit in Mumbai. The aquatic animals of Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai are shifted to Gujarat. Due to the Coastal Road construction, it is not sure when the aquarium will be opened.

About Taraporewala Aquarium

If we talk about Taraporewala Aquarium then it is the oldest aquarium in Mumbai. The aquarium hosts around 2000 aquatic animals and has around 400 different species. Taraporewala Aquarium has 16 seawater tanks and 9 freshwater tanks.

Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai has sharks, turtles, rays, moray eels, sea turtles, small starfish, seahorses, and stingrays.

The new varieties of nearly 70 new Sea water fishes include Helicopter, Arowana, Grouper, yellow-striped tang, blue spotted stingray, sea stars, clownfish, hark, triggerfish, Moorish idol, Azure Damsel, Blueline Demoiselle, Purple Firefish, Cloudy Damsel, Copperband Butterflyfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Raccoon Butterflyfish, White Tail Trigger, Clown Triggerfish and Blue Ribbon Eel.

There are nearly 40 new varieties of freshwater fishes including Red Devil, Jaguar, Electric Blue, Jack Dempsey, Frontosa, and Catfish.

The Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai also has a glass tunnel where you can walk through it and see the fish through the glass.