Palma Aquarium is a marine park in Playa de Palma, at Carrer de Manuela de los Herreros, 21. Its tanks bring together sea life from the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, with sharks in the huge Big Blue tank among the main draws. You can also explore a tropical jungle, outdoor gardens and a rooftop garden, or add a glass-bottom boat ride over the shark tank. With touch pools, a playground and accessible facilities, it suits families as well as visitors keen to learn about marine life.
Marine life from four oceans
Palma Aquarium opened in 2007 in Playa de Palma. Its exhibits cover marine environments from the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. The aquarium is arranged in themed zones, so you can move between different habitats and see how varied marine life is across the regions.
The exhibits include more than 700 species and around 8,000 marine animals. Tanks display creatures such as seahorses, eels, rays, turtles, starfish and sharks, alongside corals and anemones. Interactive screens beside some tanks provide information about the fish and other animals on view.
Big Blue and underwater experiences
Big Blue is the aquarium’s large shark tank, with a depth of 8.5 metres. Sand tiger sharks are among the animals kept there. Seating nearby gives you a place to pause and watch the tank before continuing through the exhibits.
A glass-bottom boat ride lets you look into the shark tank from above the water. Diving experiences are also available in Big Blue for visitors with a recognised diving qualification. The aquarium runs activities with diving staff, including experiences with sharks and rays; check the specific requirements and arrangements before booking an extra.
Gardens, jungle and family activities
The visit also extends beyond the indoor tanks. Outdoor gardens and ponds sit alongside a tropical jungle area, which recreates a humid environment. The rooftop garden adds another place to walk between the aquarium’s exhibits.
Families can take children to the touch pools, where they can interact with some marine animals, and to the outdoor playground. An indoor children’s play area is also mentioned among the facilities. A 3D whale experience is another activity described at the aquarium; check what is running when you plan your visit, as activities and events can differ.
Planning your visit
Palma Aquarium is at Carrer de Manuela de los Herreros, 21, in Playa de Palma. The site has wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, toilets and parking. It also has a café and gift shop, though the dining areas can be busy, particularly when visitor numbers are high.
Set aside a few hours if you want to see the exhibits as well as the gardens and family areas. You can shorten the visit to a couple of hours, but that leaves less time for extras. Tickets booked in advance are recommended, and activities such as the glass-bottom boat ride or diving should be checked separately before you go.
FAQ
Where is Palma Aquarium?
It is at Carrer de Manuela de los Herreros, 21, in Playa de Palma, Mallorca.
How long do you need at Palma Aquarium?
Allow around 2 to 4 hours. More time lets you see the gardens and family areas as well as the tanks.
Can you dive with sharks at Palma Aquarium?
Diving experiences take place in the Big Blue tank. A recognised diving qualification is required; check the aquarium’s current arrangements before booking.
Is Palma Aquarium wheelchair accessible?
The aquarium has wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, toilets and parking.
