Mumbai city is famous as island city. Situated at the coastal line of mighty Arabian Sea Mumbai is a colourful city having numerous attractions to explore including manmade as well as natural, modern as well as ancient. You cannot deny the fact that this fascinating city has something to offer to everyone. Among its various places of interests Taraporewala Aquarium is quite significant because you may be surprised to know that this advanced city has only one aquarium since the independence of our country. Though Mumbai city has a deep connection with sea water and its life but still it has just one aquarium showcasing underwater life since 1951.The only aquarium of city Taraporewala Aquarium is located at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road close to Charni Road Railway Station in the saturated Marine Drive area of Mumbai city. As the name suggests this aquarium is named after a rich Parsi who contributed a major amount to build this beautiful aquarium. It was created in the year 1951 with a cost of Rs. 800000. The Taraporewala Aquarium was inaugurated by the first President of independent India Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the year 1951.Colourful marine life and fresh water fish are the main attractions of the aquarium. This special museum is the address of about hundred species of Marine as well as fresh water fish and thus no doubt it can be the best place to explore the rare underwater marine life. The aquarium also houses seven types of coral fish brought in from the popular islands of Lakshadweep. The main hall of aquarium consists of two sections. Among these two the first portion is 160 cubic feet while the other one is just 2 cubic feet. The aquarium displays marine life in two types of water tanks. the bigger tanks exhibits sharks, Octopus, Kite fish while the smaller tanks has Corals, worms, sea flowers, sea horses, etc.Some of the major attractions in the aquarium are:
- Shark fish
- Turtles
- Octopus
- Kite Fish
- Sea horses
- Corals
- Sea Flowers
- Ray Fish
- Moray Eels
- Star Fish
- Stingrays and many more
- Pearls
- shells
You also get an opportunity to explore the marine life of Arabian Sea as well as Indian Ocean. Apart from these interesting colourful creatures the aquarium also houses a special section exhibiting fossils and preserved fish in bottles and quite rare types of sea shells. This section is quite education for young minds. The whale skeleton near the entrance catches your attention as you enter the museum. You can also enjoy the articles crafted out of shells and precious pearl jeweller displayed here. The aquarium authorities are planning to renovate the place shortly in order to make it more attractive and advanced so that more and more visitors can come and explore the place. The planning includes transforming the current museum into hi tech aquarium along with adding features like glass vision sea world and underwater sea walk. The aquarium is completely air conditioned thus you can enjoy the place at any time of year with your entire family specially kids.Timings of the aquariumIt is open from 11.00 am to 8.00 pm every day except Mondays.AddressTaraporewala Aquarium,Netaji Subhash Chandra Boss Road, Near Charni Road Railway Station,Post Police Gymkhana Club House, Marine Drive,Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400002Contact number+91-22-2282-1239RUCHI MAHAJANзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн