Grand Aquarium Hurghada: Red Sea Marine Life Up Close
Where the wonders of the Red Sea come together under one roof
The Grand Aquarium Hurghada offers visitors an immersive four-hour journey through the biodiversity of the Red Sea, one of the most ecologically rich marine environments on the planet. With over 300 coral species and 1,200 fish species documented in these waters, this attraction brings that underwater world directly to families and curious travellers of all ages.
The facility spans 24 distinct exhibit galleries, each dedicated to a specific habitat or species group found across the Red Sea reef system. A massive ocean tank holding 475,000 gallons of water houses several hundred fish and serves as the centrepiece of the experience.
Beyond the aquarium itself, the site incorporates a rainforest zone, an Arabian tent area, a fossil museum, and a mini zoo featuring rescued animals from across Egypt. Daily shark feeding sessions led by resident aquarists add an educational layer rarely found at comparable attractions.
The underwater tunnel walkway allows visitors to pass through the heart of the main tank, surrounded on all sides by marine life. The experience is designed not only to entertain but to foster awareness of reef conservation in the Red Sea region.
Tour Highlights
Walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by hundreds of Red Sea fish species in a 475,000-gallon ocean tank.
Observe daily shark feeding sessions and learn directly from professional aquarists about marine animal care.
Explore a recreated rainforest zone and an Arabian tent exhibit, adding cultural and ecological variety to the visit.
Visit the mini zoo section, home to rescued animals from regions across Egypt.
Discover rare fossils and geological history in the on-site fossil museum.
Experience 24 themed galleries displaying both saltwater and freshwater species in a single visit.
What to Expect
Guests arrive at the Grand Aquarium entrance and receive an orientation to the layout of the facility. Staff provide guidance on daily event timings, including shark feeding schedules.
Visitors move through the 24 themed galleries at their own pace, encountering both saltwater and freshwater species. The central ocean tank, holding 475,000 gallons, forms the visual highlight of this section.
A walk-through tunnel runs beneath the main tank, offering a 360-degree perspective of the aquatic environment. This section is particularly popular with younger visitors.
Trained aquarists conduct a daily feeding demonstration for the shark exhibit. Visitors can watch and ask questions about how these species are cared for in a controlled environment.
The outer sections of the facility include a rainforest habitat, an Arabian cultural tent, and a mini zoo housing rescued Egyptian wildlife. These areas round out the visit with terrestrial and cultural dimensions.
The fossil museum displays geological specimens and prehistoric marine fossils relevant to the Red Sea region. It serves as an informative conclusion to the educational tour of the facility.
What Is Included
Included
- Admission to Grand Aquarium Hurghada
- Access to all 24 exhibit galleries
- Underwater tunnel walkway
- Daily shark feeding session
- Rainforest and Arabian tent zones
- Mini zoo access
- Fossil museum entry
Not Included
- Hotel transfers
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
Important Information
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Secure your spot and explore the Red Sea's marine world without getting wet. This four-hour experience is ideal for families, couples, and solo travellers looking for an educational and visually engaging day out in Hurghada.
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