ActivitiesAyia Napa & ProtarasVerified by editors: 2026-10-30

Protaras Ocean Aquarium & Tropical Gardens

Family-friendly marine aquarium and lush tropical garden home to penguins, crocodiles, and 1,000+ aquatic species.

Protaras Ocean Aquarium combines an indoor marine gallery with 12,500 square meters of shaded tropical gardens.

Visitors can observe reef fish, moray eels, and stingrays indoors before strolling under palm trees past Nile crocodiles, raccoons, exotic birds, and a dedicated Humboldt penguin house.

Tips before you go

  • Ideal 1.5-hour family activity with toddlers and young children.
  • Completely flat and stroller-accessible throughout.
  • Bus 101/102 stops right outside the entrance.

How to get there

19 Cavo Greco Avenue on the northern side of Protaras between Pernera and Kapparis.

35.0528, 34.0197Open in Google Maps

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