Langkawi Must Visit - Underwater World Langkawi

 Dear Beloved Readers, 

 

Must Visit One Of The Largest Marine And Freshwater Aquaria in South East Asia At Underwater World Langkawi And This Is Family-Friendly Attractions

 

One Of My Favorite Attraction In Langkawi - Underwater World Langkawi

 

When was your last time visiting an underwater world attraction? It has been awhile for me and I even forgotten about the feeling when surrounded by the great marine life.

 

I was excited when I knew that I will be visiting Underwater World Langkawi for the very first time, although I have been to Langkawi for countless time.

 

A Moment To Be Remembered!

 

Underwater World Langkawi is one of the largest marine and freshwater aquaria in Southeast Asia that has been operated for the past 25 years. It was built to raise awareness on the importance of conserving the precious aquatic life with the concept geared towards knowledge, education and also entertainment. 

 

Part Of Knowledge And Educational Display

This aquaria is showcasing 11 different sections of marine animal including the Sub-Antarctic section which is also known as the aquarium's star attraction.

1. Preview Tank - Arapaima, a Jurassic fish known as the largest freshwater fish in the world and can grow as much as 3 m.

Preview Tank Display

 

 2. River Ecosystem - A river-flowing concept tanks and displaying freshwater fishes. 

 

River Ecosystem Display

 

3. Tropical Rainforest - Large walk-through aviary to experience of being in the heart of Tropical Rainforest environment. Alligator Snapping Turtle (Penyu Pemakan) species is also known as the biggest freshwater turtle in the world, it can grows up to 60 cm long with typical lifespan between 20 to 70 years.

Tropical Rainforest Display

 

4. Temperate Section - Home to South American Fur Seal and African Penguins. There is a walk through on 8-meter tunnel that enable you to see the African Penguins swimming around in an environment as close as possible to their natural habitat. 

 

Temperate Section Display - African Penguins

 

5. Sub- Antarctic Section - the "star-attraction" of UWL, the Rockhopper Penguins. They got their name from their behavior that love to jump from rock to rock. 

Sub-Antartic Section Display - Rockhopper Penguins

 

 6. Hexagonal Tank - Made up of 70,000 litre hexagonal tank with the theme of sunken ship.

One Hexagonal Tank - Black/White Tip Shark

 

7. Tunnel Tank - venture into the deep sea along a 15-meter long tunnel to experience being surrounded by giant sea creatures. 

 

Tunnel Tank - Giant Groupers

 

8. Koi Pond - set in an outdoor lush and vibrant tropical scenery with splashing sound of the cascading waterfall. 

 

9. Invertebrate Section - Unusual and peculiar sea creatures from Southeast Asia are display here. 

 

Invertebrate Section Display

 

10. Coral Reef Section - Underwater coral garden with an explosion of delightful color is part of the living treasures of the ocean's delicate ecosystem. 

 

Coral Reef Section Display

 

11. Venomous and Poisonous Section - These creatures display in this section hold deadly weapons in disguise of their needle sharp teeth and spiny fins

 

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I was so entertained by the seal feeding where these cute creatures were fed by their trainer while showing their own abilities such as dancing, flipping on the hop and more! The show ended within 15 - 20 minutes but really worth waiting and watching it.

 

Fur Seal Showing Off His Skills Before The Show

Show Time - Fur Seal Feeding Session

 

Just like other attractions, there are feeding times set by UWL. The time below is captured during my write-up and subject to changes. 

Seals:

Saturday - Thursday: 2.30 P.M.

Friday: 4.00 P.M.

 

African Penguins:

Daily at 11.00 A.M. and 2.45 P.M.

 

Rockhopper Penguins:

Daily at 11.15 A.M. and 3.00 P.M.

 

Tunnel Tank:

Daily at 3.30 P.M.

 

Interesting isn't it? Wait no more, guys! Plan your trip to Underwater World Langkawi if you are visiting Langkawi soon.

 

This attraction is located in the heart of the busiest city of Langkawi, Pantai Cenang. This is one of the "must-visit" and family friendly attraction that operating daily from 10.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M.

 

Special operating hour during school holidays and public holidays observed as the attraction will be operating from 9.30 A.M to 6.30 P.M.

Family-Friendly Attraction - Suitable For Visitors Of All Ages

Normal Entrance Fee:

 

Adult: RM 46/pax and RM36/pax (with MyKad)

 

Children (3 - 12 Years Old): RM36/pax and RM26/pax (with MyKad)

 

Senior Citizen (50 Years Old and Above): RM29/pax (with MyKad)

* Terms and Conditions Apply

 

Good News to be shared guys! As Malaysia is celebrating our National Day in August, Underwater World Langkawi is having the 50% Merdeka Extravaganza sale starting 1st August - 31st August 2020 with online purchase that valid for 1 year from the purchase date. 

 

The ticket price for adult and children per pax are RM23 and RM18 respectively. 

 

50% Merdeka Extravaganza Sales

For more information and latest promotion, kindly visit their website at https://www.underwaterworldlangkawi.com

 

Address: Underwater World Langkawi, Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Malaysia. 

Phone: +604 955 6100

Fax: +604 955 6103

Email: info_uwl@edenzil.com

 

Special thanks to Underwater World Langkawi and Megawater Sports for having us!

 

Team @KiteJalan At Underwater World Langkawi

 

Signing Off and Take Care Till We Meet Again On My Next Post!

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