School trip to an aquarium in Bangalore: costs and timing
Cost per student and teacher
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Student (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
| Student or teacher above 140 cm | ₹499 | ₹599 |
These are standard prices. For a group rate, ask through the group bookings page or call +91 96063 11881. Taller students in higher classes are charged the adult rate, so count heights when you budget.
Timing the trip
- Morning slot: arrive at 10:30 AM for a calm start and be back by lunch.
- Wednesday: the free mermaid show is listed at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, about 10 minutes. Show times can change, so confirm on the mermaid page.
- Late slot: the diver feeds the fish at 6:30 PM daily, which suits residential schools or evening trips.
What students learn
- Freshwater and marine fish side by side, including the moray eel, tarpon, alligator gar and sun catfish.
- How jellyfish move, in the jellyfish room.
- Habitat basics from the educational displays and interactive zones.
- How water shapes a habitat, from the underwater tunnel and the indoor man-made waterfalls.
- Observation and note-taking, if each group gets a short worksheet to fill.
Rules to send home to parents
- No bags or backpacks inside. There is no bag storage.
- No outside food. Water bottles are allowed.
- Phone photos are allowed. Cameras need prior permission.
- No pets, and the ground floor is wheelchair accessible with free wheelchairs on request.
Adding Fun World
Fun World, in the same complex, offers school groups rates on enquiry. Its child ticket (80 cm to 140 cm) is ₹999 at the standard rate. See Fun World tickets and ask both venues for a combined group quote.
Related: aquarium for school children and places for school trips in Bangalore.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru. It has freshwater and marine fish, a jellyfish room, indoor waterfalls and a diver-led fish feeding at 6:30 PM every day. It is open daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
FAQs
How much is a school trip to the aquarium per student?
The standard weekday price is ₹449 for students between 80 cm and 140 cm. Group rates are on request.
Do teachers pay?
Standard adult tickets are ₹499 on weekdays. Ask about staff tickets when you request the group quote.
Which day suits a school trip?
Weekdays have the lower standard price, and Wednesday adds a listed mermaid show at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Can older students be charged as adults?
Yes. Anyone above 140 cm pays the adult rate.
Can we combine the trip with Fun World?
Yes. Fun World is in the same complex and gives school groups rates on enquiry.