Malta National Aquarium

This area predominantly comprises species typical of the Mediterranean, including the gilt-head sea bream, European sea bass, as well as other varieties like mullet, grouper, amberjacks, and scorpionfish. Through the collaboration between our Aquarium and Shark lab, over 300 sharks have been reintroduced into Maltese waters.

When you enter the Grand Harbor, you'll see a beautiful mural and lots of local fish, like sea bream and mottled grouper. They add to the charm of this maritime sanctuary.

The main tank houses marine creatures from the Indo-Pacific Ocean, showcasing various shoals of pompano fish, unicorn tangs, batfish, and other individual species.

In this area, you'll encounter an ancient ghost shipwreck, featuring replicas of ancient Roman artifacts alongside a variety of marine life such as damselfish, clownfish, and cleaner shrimps. The replica anchor of St. Paul's shipwreck, discovered in 2005 and now housed at the Malta Maritime Museum, is believed to be the very one used by Saint Paul during his journey to Malta.

This zone is surrounded by captivating views of the Azure Window, Xwejni salt pans, and the Blue Lagoon, showcasing the stunning beauty of Malta's sister islands, Gozo and Comino. Within this area, you'll find freshwater tanks teeming with a diverse range of wildlife, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the region.

From invertebrates like stick insects, beetles, and Brazilian red and white tarantulas, to reptiles such as black and white Argentine tegus, snakes, leopard geckos, and Anole lizards, there's a wide array of species to explore in this section. Additionally, you can also catch a glimpse of poison dart frogs in this area.