The aquarium's main tank holds approximately 1,600 tons of seawater, filtered directly from the surrounding ocean.
It houses a variety of species native to the Penghu islands, including the endemic green sea turtles found in the region.
The underwater tunnel is designed to mimic the topography of local coral reefs, providing an authentic habitat perspective.
Penghu Aquarium was originally established in the 1990s and underwent a significant renovation and reopening to modernize its exhibits.
The facility actively participates in the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded sea turtles found on Penghu's beaches.
Penghu Aquarium is the primary marine educational facility in the Penghu archipelago, focusing on the indigenous species of the Taiwan Strait. The facility features a walk-through underwater tunnel that provides a 180-degree view of local coral reef ecosystems and large pelagic fish. Interactive touch tanks allow visitors to engage with harmless intertidal marine life like sea stars and sea urchins. The aquarium hosts daily diver-led feeding demonstrations where staff interact with sharks and stingrays in the main tank. It serves as a conservation hub for marine biodiversity research in the region. The exhibits are curated to represent the transition from shallow intertidal zones to deep-sea oceanic environments.
The mid-point of the underwater tunnel, which captures the curve of the glass with the sharks and rays swimming overhead.
Check the daily event board upon entry to catch the shark feeding show.
Visit during the weekday to avoid heavy tourist crowds arriving from the main port area.
Bring a hat and sunscreen for the outdoor areas, as the facility is located in a high-exposure coastal zone.
Do not miss the outdoor viewing area, which is often overlooked by visitors focusing only on the indoor tunnel.
Do not use flash photography near animal enclosures to avoid disturbing the marine life; keep voices low in the tunnel.
