Educational outing for kids in Bangalore: a weekend plan

A weekend outing plan

This plan fits a Saturday or Sunday, when the mermaid show runs:

• Morning: start at Cubbon Park or the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum for science exhibits.
• Lunch: eat before you reach the aquarium, as outside food is not allowed inside.
• Afternoon: enter Aquarium Paradise and catch the 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM mermaid show.
• Evening: stay for the 6:30 PM fish-feeding by an expert diver.

The mermaid show is complimentary with entry, subject to availability, and times can change. Confirm on the mermaid page or at the counter.

What kids pick up at the aquarium

• The difference between freshwater and marine fish.
• Names and shapes of fish like the moray eel, alligator gar, tarpon and sun catfish.
• How jellyfish move, from the jellyfish room with reflective walls.
• Facts from the educational displays and interactive zones.

Before you go, look at the fish list together and pick five to find.

Weekday or weekend

Weekdays cost less. Weekends add the mermaid show on Saturdays and Sundays. AQUA100 gives ₹100 off online bookings, and B2G1 covers a third ticket free when you book a day ahead.

Other educational outings

Lalbagh Botanical Garden is good for plants and trees, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium covers space, and Bannerghatta Biological Park covers land animals. Check their current fees and hours. For more, see educational places for kids and weekend places with kids.

Practical notes

• No bags or backpacks, and no bag storage.
• Infant food and water bottles are allowed.
• Free wheelchairs are available on request for the ground floor.

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.