It is integrated into one of India's few zoos that houses white tigers, though the aquarium focuses exclusively on aquatic fauna.
The facility uses a centralized filtration system to maintain water quality for diverse freshwater and brackish species.
The aquarium was designed to provide a climate-controlled environment for species sensitive to the local tropical heat.
Nandankanan Zoo Aquarium is a specialized marine and freshwater facility located within the expansive Nandankanan Zoological Park complex. It houses multiple tanks showcasing a variety of aquatic species native to the region and beyond. The aquarium serves as an educational component of the zoo, emphasizing the diversity of underwater ecosystems. Visitors typically incorporate this site as a secondary stop while exploring the larger zoological park grounds. The facility features glass-fronted displays designed to provide observation of fish behavior and habitat structures. It is situated on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, distinct from the urban center of Cuttack. The aquarium functions under the management of the state wildlife department.
The main cylindrical tank area which offers wide-angle views of the fish moving through the center display.
Visit the aquarium after completing the outdoor zoo walking tour to benefit from the indoor air-conditioned environment.
Combine your visit with the Nandankanan Zoological Park safari to see the larger land animals on the same property.
Do not confuse this aquarium with larger coastal marine parks; it is a compact facility focused primarily on inland aquatic species.
Closed every Monday for maintenance and cleaning.
Maintain silence to avoid stressing the aquatic life; do not use flash photography near the glass tanks.
