Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium

The aquarium in Kovalam is a destination well worth visiting, offering guests an engaging experience that can easily fill at least an hour. While the selection of fish species on display is somewhat limited, the exhibits remain captivating and are sure to leave a lasting impression. Particularly noteworthy are the sharks, turtles, and eels, which stand out as highlights of the aquarium. Observing these fascinating creatures up close provides a unique opportunity for both adults and children to appreciate their beauty and behaviour. Despite the modest variety, the quality of the displays makes it a worthwhile stop during your time in Kovalam.

I honestly don’t know what to comment. I was truly disappointed after visiting the famous Vizhinjam Aquarium, a place I had longed to see since childhood. Today’s visit felt like a mistake—I wish I had postponed it and kept the beautiful image alive in my heart. Sadly, the aquarium has fallen below even the standards of Neyyar Aquarium. Please, do something—just a little effort could make it so much better.

I visited here once when it was inaugurated. It was a beautiful ecosystem for marine life. Fish were lively with a lot of corals. Now due to lack of maintenance/ negligence it’s completely in shabby. Most of the tanks have dead fishes. Almost all corals are dead. Most fishes are in very bad shape. It’s heart breaking. Has place to park the car on the road. Vizhinjam port and light house is also nearby.

Visited this beautiful aquarium during my trip to Kerala and it was such a peaceful and fascinating experience! The place is well-maintained with a wide variety of vibrant and exotic fish species. From colourful tropical fish to rare marine creatures, everything was displayed so beautifully. It’s a perfect spot for families, kids, and anyone who loves nature.

I visited the aquarium on a Sunday and still it was not that frowned. There weren't many fishes on display but it was good count altogether. My 2 year old daughter enjoyed it and so it was worth it. :-)

My dad took me here a while back, and I thought it was just a regular aquarium with some fish and sea creatures. But I was completely wrong. Inside, there are so many different species to explore, making it a fascinating experience. Outside, we also saw a small shark, several adorable turtles, and some big fish. Overall, it was a great experience!

A small bird fascinating place to explore marine life of close the aquarium displays variety of colourful fish corals and other secret along with education information about each piece

This place is very fabulous with a wide variety of marine species which we saw many types for the first time including the sea turtle and other different fishes.place is easy to locate and just 50 something for the ticket I think and the place is totally worth for marine and fish lovers