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Underwater World

Pantai Cenang, Langkawi 07000, Malaysia
60 4 955 6100
Ranked #19 of 55 attractions in Langkawi
3.5 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Owner description: An exciting and educational journey awaits you at Underwater World Langkawi ('UWL'). Featuring themed sections such as the fascinating Tropical... more » Owner description: An exciting and educational journey awaits you at Underwater World Langkawi ('UWL'). Featuring themed sections such as the fascinating Tropical Rainforest, the spectacular Temperate World, the engaging Sub-Antartic Climate and the abundant Freshwater and Marine Life sections; be amazed by over 4000 animals and aquatics life forms on display. To further enhance your experience, UWL features Eden Cafe and a great duty-free shopping. In recognition of its achievements, UWL was awarded the 'Leading Tourism Product' in Langkawi by LADA and is also listed in the Malaysian Book of Records for being the 'Largest Aquarium in Malaysia' and for being the '1st breeding of Rockhoppers Penguins in Captivity'. So make a visit to UWL - When Adventure Becomes Experience. « less
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Lisburn, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I enjoyed this a lot as it was not too busy, there was planty to see and it was reasonably priced.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Info theatre was under construction so no review on that. We couldn't stay for the tunnel feeding at 330pm since we got in at 10 so you can imagine how 'big' the place is. Most fun had was near the tunnel where we saw this huge stingray, a leopard shark, the giant moray eel and this humungous fish who sits... More

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Lappeenranta, Finland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It’s good for killing time if you have some extra hours or if it’s raining or you are just bored. We felt that the tickets were bit over priced. Inside the collection of marine life is good. And it’s not just marine life there is also little wild life. Only thing I hate is when the staff takes your pictures... More

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Vadodara, India
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

You must see UWW when you are in Langkawi.Exotic varieties of marine life can be seen.it is small compared to other locations.Langkawi is a duty free city and liquor,cigars,chocolates are less expensive compared to Kuala Lumpur. Shopping centers are next to UWW.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It is located next to the duty-free shops. The highlights are the sub-antartic and tropical wildlifes.

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Bangalore
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Located in the Pantai Cenang area flanked by 2 really good duty free shops, this is a good place to visit if you like marine life or if you have kids with you.Though the Aquaria at Kuala Lumpur is dfinitely bigger and better, the underwater world has an interesting collection of freshwater and seawater specimens.The seal tank and the penguin... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

They know how to impress, and the first section with the open air flamingo was definitely welcoming. The penguins was nice and also the aquarium which featured all sorts of fishes was nice to watch, good job!

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Lichfield
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We liked all of the exhibits and range of marine life on view not just the headline penguin and shark tank exhibits. The place is showing its age with some display tanks needing refurbishment and for reasons unknown more staff were sitting on trinket stalls than monitoring visitors or being available to answer questions. Despite numerous signs about flash photography... More

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New Delhi, India
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Simply loved it ... Oh I miss those beautiful mermaids ;-) If you haven't been to Underwater World then you haven't been to Langkawi.

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Singapore
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Only love the penguins and the jelly fishes. The exit will lead you to the other building that sell all sort of stuffs.

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