India’s Largest Aquarium To Open At Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park

An exciting new tourist attraction – the largest aquarium in India — is set to launch in Hyderabad’s popular Nehru Zoological Park. Constructed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, the aquarium will feature a tunnel-like avatar, allowing visitors to saunter along and admire marine wonders from Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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Currently, the Nehru Zoological Park houses 15 smaller aquariums housing both freshwater and marine species. However, the inception of the upcoming aquatic wonder will elevate the park’s tourist appeal to newer heights.

Coming soon: India’s largest aquarium in Hyderabad

The upcoming aquarium is being built in collaboration with marine experts from Singapore and Australia, with support from key marine centres in India, such as Ahmedabad’s Science City and Marine World in Kerala. The aquarium, spanning 4,000 sq m, will be built at an estimated budget of INR 50 crore. According to a report by Money Control, Nehru Zoological Park is currently awaiting approval from the Central Zoo Authority, post which construction is expected to be completed by 2026.

Here’s what visitors can expect:

• A larger-than-life glass tunnel housing rare fish like Amazonian arowanas and African cichlids, among other vibrant reef fish and deep-sea species.
• An immersive interaction with marine life, supplemented by Augmented Reality (AR), guided tours, and digital guides. The aquarium will also create awareness about marine biodiversity and conservation.

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In 2026, Nehru Zoological Park will also launch a bulletproof glass tiger enclosure, being developed at a budget of INR 2 crore, allowing visitors an up-close and personal rendezvous with the big cats.

Learn more about Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park here.

(Feature image credit: Nehru Zoological Park)

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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.

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