Aquarium field trip in Bangalore: a teacher's planning guide
What students can learn
- Freshwater versus marine life: compare the alligator gar and sun catfish (freshwater) with the moray eel and tarpon.
- Adaptation: why a moray eel hides in rock gaps, why a gar has a long snout.
- Invertebrates: the jellyfish room is a good start for a lesson on animals without backbones.
- Habitats and water: the underwater tunnel and indoor waterfalls show how water shapes life.
- Feeding behaviour: the daily 6:30 PM diver feeding, if your trip runs late.
Before the trip
- Show students the fish page and let each pick one species to find.
- Prepare a simple worksheet: name, freshwater or marine, body shape, where it hides, one question.
- Explain the rules below so there are no surprises at the door.
During the visit
- Split the class into small groups with one adult each.
- Use the educational displays and interactive zones to fill the worksheet.
- Stop at the ocean-view seating lounge for a short discussion.
- On Wednesdays, the free mermaid show at 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM can be a break, subject to availability.
Rules
- No bags or backpacks, and no bag storage. Leave them on the bus.
- No outside food inside. Water bottles are fine.
- Phone photos are fine. Cameras need prior permission.
- Ground floor wheelchair accessible, with free wheelchairs on request.
Prices and group quotes
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
For a school group, ask for a quote on the group bookings page or call +91 96063 11881. Group rates are not published.
After the trip
Ask each group to present their species. Older classes can write about how the aquarium recreates freshwater and marine habitats indoors.
More planning help: school group booking steps and science field trips in Bangalore.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise sits at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex. It opens daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM with ticket counters closing at 7:15 PM, and it is home to what we call India's longest underwater tunnel.
FAQs
What can students learn on an aquarium field trip?
Freshwater and marine differences, adaptation, invertebrates through the jellyfish room, and feeding behaviour.
How long is a field trip to Aquarium Paradise?
About 1 to 2 hours inside, which suits a half-day trip.
Are there worksheets?
No ready-made worksheet is published. Teachers can build one from the species on the fish page.
How do schools get a discount?
Request a group quote on the group bookings page or call +91 96063 11881.
Can students bring lunch?
Outside food is not allowed inside, so plan lunch before or after. Water bottles are fine.