Aquarium near MG Road Bangalore: getting to Aquarium Paradise
From MG Road to the aquarium
- Metro: MG Road and Cubbon Park are both on the Purple Line. Cubbon Park station is about 3.4 km from Aquarium Paradise; take an auto or cab from there.
- Cab or auto: book directly to Aquarium Paradise, Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road.
- Own vehicle: paid parking is available on site.
Traffic varies a lot around MG Road, so check live travel time on your maps app. Our location page has the exact pin.
Aquarium options near MG Road
- Government aquarium in Cubbon Park: the closest to MG Road, a small, older public aquarium. Check its current fees and opening days.
- Aquarium Paradise: India's longest underwater tunnel, freshwater and marine fish, a jellyfish room and a mermaid show on select days.
Read our comparison pages on the Cubbon Park aquarium and the tunnel aquarium near MG Road.
What is inside Aquarium Paradise
- The underwater tunnel, with fish such as moray eel, tarpon, alligator gar and sun catfish.
- A jellyfish room with reflective walls.
- Indoor waterfalls and an ocean-view seating lounge.
- Fish-feeding by an expert diver every day at 6:30 PM.
- The mermaid show on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, free with entry and subject to availability. Confirm on the mermaid page.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Current offers: AQUA100 for ₹100 off online, B2G1 when booking a day ahead, FUNWEDNESDAY for women 18+ on Wednesdays, and COMBO20 with Fun World. Check the offers page for the latest.
After-work plan from MG Road
Leave MG Road by 5:30 PM, reach before counters close at 7:15 PM, and catch the 6:30 PM feeding. Note that bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage, so leave your office bag behind.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex next to Fun World and Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and ticket counters close at 7:15 PM. Call +91 96063 11881 for booking help.
FAQs
Is there an aquarium on MG Road?
Aquarium Paradise is not on MG Road. It is at Palace Grounds, reached via Cubbon Park metro or by cab.
Which metro station should I use from MG Road?
Take the Purple Line one stop to Cubbon Park, then an auto or cab for about 3.4 km.
Which aquarium is closest to MG Road?
The government aquarium in Cubbon Park is the closest. Check its current fees and opening days.
Can I visit after work?
Yes. We are open till 8:00 PM, and ticket counters close at 7:15 PM.
Can I carry my office bag inside?
No. Bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage.