The koi pond in Namma Bengaluru Aquarium at Cubbon Park. The footfall has virtually doubled after the aquarium underwent a makeover.
| Photograph Credit score: Jahnavi T R
The Namma Bengaluru Aquarium (beforehand often known as Authorities Aquarium) in Cubbon Park was bustling with youngsters and vacationers on a weekday afternoon. The landmark aquarium, established in 1983, underwent a makeover within the final couple of years. Submit-makeover, it was opened to the general public on Could 31.
The previous constructing had just one degree to show totally different sorts of fish. The revamped aquarium has a two-floor ‘Theme Aquarium’, a ‘Marine Fish Tunnel’, a ‘Japanese Koi Fish Pond’ with a capability of 1 lakh litres, and a feeding facility together with a memento retailer and a cafeteria.
Sushma, alongside along with her younger son, was feeding the fish within the koi pond. “I had visited the previous aquarium after I was a toddler. I lately noticed on-line that it was renovated and introduced my son. He has been having fun with his expertise right here,” she stated.
Then there was Kiran Reddy, who had come to Bengaluru from Andhra Pradesh together with his spouse and son for a trip. “We’re seeing one thing like this for the primary time. My son actually favored the Sahyadri Aquatic Haven,” he stated.
Sahyadri Aquatic Haven is likely one of the shows within the Theme Aquarium impressed by the panorama of the Sahyadri vary.
The ‘Marine Fish Tunnel’, with a capability of 75,000 litres, is among the many hottest points of interest. Observing the totally different species had been three school college students. One amongst them exclaimed, “This fish seems just like the one from (the film) Discovering Nemo!”
The trio weren’t conscious of the existence of the aquarium. “We received to know that there was an previous construction, and it has been renovated. So, we got here to test it out. It has been enjoyable to date,” stated Shreya, who was within the group.
Bengaluru aquarium hosts distinctive marine and recent water species
The aquarium hosts distinctive marine and recent water species just like the Blue Fang, Moorish Idol, Discus Fish, Gourami, Lion Fish and Jelly fish amongst others. The footfall has virtually doubled ever because the renovation, in keeping with Namma Bengaluru Aquarium, who now run the aquarium on a Public Personal Partnership (PPP) mannequin with the Division of Fisheries.
“On weekdays, we see near 700 guests. In weekends, the quantity usually crosses 1,500,” stated S. Nandakumar, director of Namma Bengaluru Aquarium.
A coaching classroom and a museum are additionally within the works.
“We acquired suggestions from guests that whereas they just like the species we at present have, in addition they wish to see extra big-size fish. Therefore, we can have massive varieties just like the Blacktip Reef Shark and Moon Jellyfish within the museum. Work on the museum is predicted to be accomplished quickly.”
The aquarium has not been formally inaugurated after the renovation. In response to sources, authorities within the Division of Fisheries are awaiting the supply of Minister of fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport Mankal. S. Vaidya for the formal inauguration.
Entry tickets on the aquarium are priced at ₹95 for adults and ₹30 for youngsters on weekdays, and ₹100 for adults and ₹40 for youngsters on weekends.
