Underwater world
Kampung Buku Malaysia, Lubuk Semilang, Kedah, 07000 Langkawi, Malaysia
Phone : +60 4-955 6100
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Underwater World Langkawi (UWL) the largest aquarium in Malaysia houses a large collection of over 4000aquatic lives. There are more than 500 species of animals and sea creatures in more than 100 specially designed tanks being exhibited here. Various animals, birds and inhabitants of the sub-Antarctic, Temperate and Tropical Rainforest regions are also on display here. More than 100 species of seashells from various parts of the world are grouped together in a unique display.
The exhibits provide an opportunity for visitors and particularly nature lovers, to study and examine them in a comfortable and unique environment.
UWL is also an educational centre where one can learn about the marine and aquatic lives and study their diet and breeding habits as well as observing them while at rest and play. In addition, one can also study the various inhabitants of the sub-Antarctic, Temperate and Tropical Rainforest that are on display. One can also gather information on other marine and wild lives via the interactive Information Kiosks, and the Wildlife Gallery.
The concept and theme of UWL are geared towards Knowledge, Education and Entertainment. It is built to raise awareness on the importance of conserving our precious aquatic life forms, thus creating understanding of the deep and the inseparable bond between man and nature.
The 40,000 sq. ft oceanarium is located adjacent to a shopping centre and the Neptune Café. Visitors are thus provided with a one-stop shopping, eating and entertainment package, all of which are available within one area. The ocenarium also incudes an underwater marine tunnel displaying large aquatic species such as Giant Grouper, Sharks, Giant Stingrays, Green Turtle etc.
The new building (with 60,000 sq. ft built-up area) which displays Tropical Rainforest, Temperate and Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems. The new temperate section also includes an underwater penguin tunnel for visitors to view swimming penguins.
Highlights include the gigantic hexagonal tank and walk-through tunnel tanks containing 600,000 litres of sea water. Here you can observe sharks, stingrays, and other sea creatures swim by, separated from you only by the laminated clear glass walls of the tunnel.
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