The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is a dynamic Asian city that offers visitors one memorable adventure after another. Home to many diverse and fascinating attractions, the city is a great place to visit with the entire family and lets you experience both rich culture and modern marvels. If you are on the lookout for places of interest that provide a fun time for young and old alike then definitely make sure to visit the KLCC Aquarium.
Located at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex in the city centre itself, this wondrous aquarium offers visitors a chance to embark on an unforgettable journey of marine discovery. Situated on the Concourse Level, this popular attraction is home to varied species, both great and small from around the world. On your explorations you will come across such species as the exotic red-bellied piranha, the graceful moon jelly, the endangered green sea turtle, the intriguing potbelly seahorse and ferocious looking sharks.
A site that children will particularly enjoy, the Touch Pool offers some interactive fun with such creatures as the spotted starfish, horseshoe crab and even a bamboo shark! The KLCC Aquarium has been divided into several themed sections, each one home to different species and each one offering quite a different visitor experience.
One of the best attractions here is the Oceanarium which features a transparent underwater tunnel spanning a length of around 90 metres. As you are transported along the tunnel you will get a unique perspective of underwater exploration, passing such creatures as sand tiger sharks and even giant stingrays.
Designed to be like a tropical rainforest, the Jewels of the Jungle section is home to freshwater turtles, a frog corner, colourful butterflies and even poisonous snakes which combine to offer a real jungle adventure! The Flooded Forest lets you see what life is like in underwater forests where you will find the Amazon’s 10 foot long freshwater fish known as the Arapaima. As its name suggest, the Weird and Wonderful section is where you will find some bizarre looking species, while you can find out more about corals at the Discovery Zone.
If you are heading to the city and are on the lookout for centrally located serviced apartments Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from where to make trips to such attractions as the KLCC Aquarium, then Somerset Ampang Kuala Lumpur makes a great choice. This service apartment in Kuala Lumpur lets you easily access the lively Golden Triangle area and makes an ideal base for your adventures.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+