Taraporewala Aquarium, Mumbai

Taraporewala Aquarium
Taraporewala Aquarium | One of the best places to visit in Mumbai
Entry Fee & Ticket
Adults (above 12 years of age) - ₹60/-, Children (3 to 12 year) - ₹30/-, Govt. Employees - ₹30/-, Retired Govt. Employees - ₹40/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹200/-
Opening Time & Days
The Aquarium will be open for visitors only five days a week from Monday to Friday, Closed for visitors on Sunday, Saturday & National HolidaysTaraporewala Aquarium opening and closing timings is 10.00 AM – 07:00 PM
Place Type
Zoo, Nature Sites and Parks
Official Info
N/A
Best time to visit
January, February, March, April
Place visit with
Solo, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Monorail (3.92 KM)

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About Taraporewala Aquarium

Taraporevala Aquarium is located on Marine Drive. It was inaugurated in the year 1951 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was the first President of India. The major contributor to the aquarium was a Parsi philanthropist, DB Taraporevala, after whom the aquarium was named. The aquarium houses 2,000 fish in over 400 species. It hosts marine and freshwater fish.

Architecture of Taraporewala Aquarium

The Taraporevala aquarium has a 12 foot long and 180 degree acrylic glass tunnel. Taraporewala Aquarium was built in 1951 at a cost of ₹800,000.

Interesting facts about Taraporewala Aquarium

This small aquarium has over 100 species of marine and fresh water fish and underwater creatures, including turtles, morays, sharks and recently added varieties of coral fish from the Lakshadweep islands.

How to reach Taraporewala Aquarium

By Bus
The bus station near Taraporewala Aquarium is SK Patil Garden 5 minutes walk away. These Bus lines stop near Taraporewala Aquarium 66, 83, A-108, C-86.
By Rail
Taraporewala Aquarium Near Train Station Charni Road is 6 minutes walk away.
From Airport
The distance between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Taraporewala Aquarium is 27 km, from here you can take auto or taxi.

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Address
Taraporewala Aquarium: Near Charni Road Station, Charni Road, Mumbai, Mumbai

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Taraporewala Aquarium FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Near Charni Road Station, Charni Road, Mumbai, Mumbai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Taraporewala Aquarium: Tarporewala Aquarium open from 10:00 am and 08:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for adult Rs 40,students Rs 20 and child Rs 30 per head..

𝒜. You should visit Taraporewala Aquarium during January, February, March, April months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-14 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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