Educational field trip in Bangalore: aquarium visits for schools
Learning goals that fit the visit
- Habitats: compare freshwater and marine fish.
- Adaptations: how the moray eel hides, how the alligator gar's long jaw works, how jellyfish move.
- Food chains: discuss what fish eat after watching the diver feed them at 6:30 PM.
- Observation skills: worksheets to note colours, shapes and behaviour.
A school-day schedule
- 10:30 AM: doors open. Arrive and do a headcount outside.
- 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM: galleries, tunnel and jellyfish room in small groups.
- 12:15 PM: discussion in the ocean-view seating lounge.
Split the class into small groups with one teacher each, so every student gets time at the tunnel glass and the jellyfish room.
On Wednesdays, a 1:00 PM mermaid show may also run, free with entry and subject to availability. Confirm the show before planning around it.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Students between 80 cm and 140 cm are on the kids' ticket. These are walk-in prices; ask for a group quote for a class or whole grade.
Rules teachers should share
- Bags and backpacks are not allowed, and there is no bag storage. Leave school bags on the bus.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Water bottles are fine.
- Phone photos are fine. School photographers need prior permission.
- Free wheelchairs are available on request for the ground floor.
Other field trip ideas
The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and Lalbagh Botanical Garden are common school picks. Check their current group fees directly. Fun World next door also takes school groups with rates on enquiry.
See our school trip guide and field trips for students for more.
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
Do schools get a discount?
Yes. Schools get group rates on enquiry through the group bookings page.
Can students carry school bags inside?
No. Bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage.
How long should a field trip last?
Plan 1 to 2 hours inside the aquarium.
Is there an educational component?
Yes. There are educational displays, interactive zones and a daily diver feeding at 6:30 PM.
Can students carry water?
Yes. Water bottles are allowed, but other outside food and drinks are not.