Prepare for an icy adventure with the Dubai Aquarium and Penguin encounter! Come face-to-face with eight male and eight female penguins as you enter the frozen land of Dubai Aquarium and Penguin Encounter. Beyond learning and interacting with these enchanting creatures in a painstakingly created sub-Antarctic environment, you can access the underwater zoo, wander through the captivating 48-meter-long Aquarium Tunnel, and witness a smorgasbord of fascinating marine inhabitants occupying the colossal aquarium tank.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A Frozen Escape in Penguin Paradise
A thrilling icy encounter awaits you in Dubai as the iconic Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo within the Dubai Mall has now become bigger and better. It has added an exclusive Antarctic exhibit, a safe shelter for 16 adorable Gentoo Penguins. Step into their exciting world, mingle with them, and enjoy the chance to feed them, all in a highly secure setting that resembles their original habitat.
Chill with Penguins and Understand the Light Cycle
With temperatures maintained at two to four degrees Celsius throughout, this purpose-built facility lets you catch up with penguins up close and engage in various immersive experiences. Dive deep into their breathtaking realm as you observe their playful antics and sensitive personalities. Besides exploring several amazing segments that make them feel at home (including a slide and the pool), marvel at the unique lighting system that mimics the penguins’ annual light cycle.
Discover More Underwater Wonders
Don’t limit your expedition here to Penguin Cove; tear yourself away from these cool inhabitants as your Dubai Aquarium and Penguin Cove tickets offers access to over 150 marine species that thrive in its over 10-million-liter aquarium tank. See mighty sharks and rays, among other 33,000 creatures, effortlessly swimming around. Explore further as you walk through its striking 48-meter-long Aquarium tunnel and even enter other attractions, such as the Underwater Zoo.