Phu Quoc Aquarium
Overview
Phu Quoc Aquarium (also called Sea Shell Aquarium) is inside the VinWonders complex on the southern tip of Phu Quoc and ranks among the five largest aquariums in the world. Spread across 15,000 square metres and three floors, it holds over 18,000 species of saltwater and freshwater fish, 1,260 jellyfish, multiple shark species, and one of the few penguin colonies in Southeast Asia. Five themed zones cover everything from deep-sea creatures to Arctic residents. Daily shows include mermaid performances and shark-feeding demonstrations. Tickets are included with the VinWonders Phu Quoc entry price.
Get There
VinWonders is on the southern tip of Phu Quoc, about 20 km from Duong Dong town. The Hon Thom Cable Car terminal is next to the complex — many visitors combine both in a single day.
- From Duong Dong / Phu Quoc town: Grab or taxi, roughly 25–30 minutes south along the coastal road
- From the airport: About 15 minutes by taxi — the airport is midway between town and VinWonders
- Parking: Large paid car park on site
Address: Group 5, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc
Open: Daily from 10am
Tickets: Included with VinWonders entry — 950,000 VND (adults 140 cm+), 710,000 VND (children 100–140 cm or guests over 60)
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Five zones
- Midnight Drifters — jellyfish gallery with over 1,260 jellyfish in backlit cylindrical tanks
- The Aquatic Treasure — tropical reef fish, coral species, and the main walk-through ocean tunnel with sharks and rays overhead
- The Frozen Palace — penguin habitat housing Gentoo, African, Adelie, Humboldt, King and Rockhopper penguins in a climate-controlled environment
- Sharklantis — dedicated shark zone with hammerhead, blacktip, and whitetip sharks; shark-feeding shows held daily
- Realm of Giants — oversized freshwater and saltwater species including giant catfish and freshwater stingrays
Shows
- Mermaid performances — costumed performers in the main tank alongside live fish; check the daily schedule at the entrance
- Shark-feeding show — aquarists feed sharks through protected panels; visitors can photograph with the aquarists after the show
Tips
- Go on a weekday morning — school groups and tour buses arrive from mid-morning onwards on weekends
- No flash photography around the animals
- Don't feed the animals without staff permission
- Two dining options on site: Deep Sea Cafeteria (casual) and Seahorse Restaurant (sit-down)
- The aquarium is fully air-conditioned — a good option during the hottest part of the day or in rain
- Allow 1.5–2 hours; more if you want to catch both shows
