Explore all the Fun Zones at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi National Aquarium has a National Treasure Zone where you can learn about the rich history of Abu Dhabi's fishing, especially pearls. It educates the visitors about the different stages of pearl formation. The region of Al Qana, where the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium is located, is close to a small fishing village formed in the 19th century. Throughout history, fishing contributed extensively to the country's economy. Watch and learn about the different species that make up the rich biodiversity of the United Arab Emirates and get to know more about how oysters make pearls and how the locals thrived on selling pearls in the past.

Shipwreck explorers are archaeologists of the sea. Red Sea Wreck takes you through the ruins of the Arabian Red Sea, bringing you close to underwater wildlife and the real treasures buried deep inside the ocean bed. Get close to the sea animals and explore the Arabian Red Sea like shipwreck explorers for a day at the Red Sea Wreck zone. Get a peek into the wide range of flora and fauna of the Arabian Red Sea. Find the Red Sea ruins yourself and see the other treasures unearthed by explorers.

Fan of explorations? You will love to visit the Atlantic Caves zone at the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium. It takes you through the different species of the sea that like setting up their homes inside underwater caves and crevices. See where lobsters, sea sponges and other small sea animals hide to save themselves from predators at the Atlantic Caves zone.Witness the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean Sea caves that are home to many species of the sea and watch the species protect themselves from sea predators.

Never been on a submarine before? That will change when you go to the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium and take a ride inside the submarine in the Sub zone. Watch the marine animals in their natural and undisturbed environment through submarines, and you might catch a glimpse of mollusks living deep inside the ocean. Spot Abu Dhabi National Aquarium's Nautilus, a mollusk which is part of the squid family and get the once-in-a-lifetime experience of exploring the sea bed inside a submarine.

Based on the Pacific Ocean's well-known volcanic range known as the Rings of Fire, the Ring of Fire zone inside the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium is a must-see. While volcanoes can wash away human civilization, they enrich the earth with much-needed natural resources that have been exploited over the years. You will get to know why Rings of Fire are important for the earth. Learn about the different species found near the Pacific Ocean's Rings of Fire and how they survive and educate yourself about the Rings of Fire and what makes them an important source of nutrients.

Life inside the oceans is unpredictable. Being on the other side, watching the uproars of the waters, tells us a lot. But imagine just how fascinating yet challenging it would be to be living inside it. Ocean Magic zone of the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium tells you how various animals adapt to the always evolving life inside the oceans, the different adjustments they have to make and why the ocean continues to be their habitat despite the various dangers it poses. See how marine animals have adapted to ocean life over the years across the world and explore the different kinds of species that have evolved to survive life inside the ocean.

The Arctic Ocean, the northernmost part of the earth, is a frozen ocean. One would wonder how it is possible for life to survive in such freezing temperatures. But life always finds a way! The Frozen Ocean zone shows you how life still prevails inside the Arctic Ocean and the types of species that live inside and around it. Many sea birds live in the cold temperatures of the Arctic Ocean. Learn about how they have adapted to life there and get an insight into the different kinds of marine animals and plants that thrive inside the Arctic Ocean.

Trees, canopies, the calming sound of water and clean air - the Flooded Forest is regarded as the best zone of the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium. It gives you the experience of a real rainforest within the aquarium, with all the birds and marine animals singing together in a symphony. You can also feed the birds inside the zone. You will find different kinds of birds here that chirp throughout the day and breathe life inside the aquarium. Learn some fascinating facts about rainforests, their contribution towards preserving our ecosystem and their wildlife.

Every country has a place that is its little secret, one that they do not want to share with the world to preserve its beauty. The United Arab Emirates has Bu Tinah Island, located inside the waters of Abu Dhabi. You can find a glimpse of this spectacular island at the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium. It has coral reefs, tall mangrove trees and rich flora and fauna. Don't miss the lively coral reefs you will find in this zone. Bu Tinah island is known for its coral reef. Learn more about the different kinds of marine animals that live inside the shallow waters of the Bu Tinah islands.

Want to swim with the freshwater rays or feed the puffins? The Abu Dhabi National Aquarium has many such experiences where you get to interact with different marine and surface animals. Take an underwater dive and watch rays and sharks glide through the water or make friends with the many fishes who are waiting to be fed by warm human beings. Take the Jungle Encounter Pass and come face-to-face with freshwater rays. Buy the Arctic Encounter Pass and feed fish to puffins. Snoop is the aquarium's friendliest puffin.