Aquaworld Aquarium is a hidden gem located in Crete, Greece. This small yet fascinating center is packed with a wide variety of species, including fish, reptiles, turtles, and crabs, creating a truly immersive experience. The owner, John, is a passionate animal lover who rescues and cares for these creatures. His enthusiasm and knowledge shine through as he shares stories about their rescue and the importance of their conservation.
Visitors have the opportunity to hold reptiles and learn about them up close, which is particularly exciting for children. The staff, including John, are friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions, making the visit even more enjoyable.
The entry fee is incredibly reasonable, offering exceptional value for the incredible experience you will have. The tanks are clean and well-maintained, providing a perfect opportunity to capture stunning pictures.
Aquaworld Aquarium also stands out for its commitment to animal welfare. It operates as a rescue center, providing a safe haven for reptiles in need. The dedication and care shown by the team are truly admirable, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
Although the center is relatively small, it offers a wealth of information, making it ideal for all ages. Whether you are a marine life enthusiast or simply looking for a unique and educational experience, Aquaworld Aquarium is a must-visit. However, due to its popularity, it can get crowded at times, so it is recommended to plan your visit accordingly.
Aquaworld Aquarium is more than just a typical seaside attraction; it is a place where you can witness the wonders of the ocean and learn about the importance of conservation. By supporting this establishment, you contribute to their mission of protecting and caring for these beautiful creatures. So, if you find yourself in Crete, make sure to visit Aquaworld Aquarium and immerse yourself in the captivating world of marine life and reptiles.
Address:
Filikis Etirias 7, Χερσόνησος
Phone:
+30 2897 029125
31.08.23
Amie
Great little place with so much packed in. It’s a nice few hours to spend there- so many species of fish and wildlife etc that we wouldn’t get chance to see in the Uk. The owner is very knowledgeable and his staff are great! The kids love.. Read more »d the experience of holding the reptiles and learning about them.
26.08.23
Radek
Wonderful place! The owner is so nice to all visitors, he has great stories to share about how he rescue reptiles and his water turtle, who is blind. He feeds the animals in the morning and tells you the story about how the animals are being rescued .. Read more »and how he needs to take care of them. I was thrilled by his enthusiasm and passion for animals! Really great experience to see this live. You can even touch snakes and repriles and hold them in your hands.
09.07.23
Charl
A really lovely centre. Lots of amazing animals, some of which we could hold and touch, with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Despite being very small, we were there for a few hours. So much value for such a small entry fee.
Thank you for rescuing a.. Read more »nd looking after the animals and teaching people about them!
14.06.23
Charlotte
Such an amazing experience!
We visited today and it was so fascinating, with such a wide range of species !
It is so lovely to see the animals being so well looked after
All the staff were great, especially John who answered every question we had and.. Read more » had a wealth of knowledge! Such a lovely man with a passion for what he does
I recommend to everyone, all ages would love it!
11.06.23
Ola
Cool place to see. Nice fish and reptiles. I was scared, but if you like snakes then you can take a photo and the crew will help you. Fishes are amazing and pretty. Also, turtles and tortoises or crabs. It is nice to see ocean life near you. Also, it.. Read more » doesn't take long to see everything, so you can easily go sunbathing or swimming before and after go see this place.
06.06.23
Shirley
Went today with my family (10 month, 7years, 15years) and could not fault it. Very informative about the different animals and was able to hold different animals whilst learning about them. They answered all the questions the children had, would high.. Read more »ly recommend going ! Good prices and it’s a rescue centre which is even better! This place isn’t advertised in many places and is a hidden gem!
30.04.23
Roger
What a great little place to visit. We could hold snakes and reptiles which was an unforgettable experience. Also, the fish there were very interesting. The tanks were clear and we could get some amazing pictures. The staff and the owners were very n.. Read more »ice people. Highly recommend 5/5⭐
09.10.22
John
Very enjoyable. Getting up close and personal with the reptiles was a highlight. Great value for money. They clearly care for the animals. Would recommend being there for 10.30 to see the turtle (Stephania) and the octopus being fed and the stories b.. Read more »ehind them. If you have 1-2 hours spare it's definitely worth it. The work they're doing is so admirable that we just had to leave a donation.
17.09.22
Le0
Tons of different fishes and reptiles! Very beautiful to see different tortoises walk around the place. Good people that work here and generally a great place to go with kids or without. Has alot of information about all of the animals here. Only dow.. Read more »nside is the space, it can get a little crowded but it was alright when i was there.
11.09.22
Alan
Amazing place to visit, not just seaside which can be found around the coastal waters of Crete. The also have reptiles that have been handed over to them or left for them to care for. They are very educational as well with school trips and visits to .. Read more »schools in the local area. To also survive were others have not during the pandemic. Every time we come to Crete we always visit to see new and existing marine life and reptiles. A big thank you to John and his wife and the team for a marvellous job they do in running the place.
09.09.22
Kevin
Great place to visit, only small but plenty to see.
You can hold the snakes and lizards. Giant tortoise walking around your feet.
Seeing that a lot of these are rescue animals it's great to support a good cause.
Highly recommend.
06.08.22
Karen
Although small, this was a fantastic place to visit. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cared for the animals! You could interact with the animals, watch them getting fed and hold some of the reptiles!! We spent about an hour here b.. Read more »ut it was absolutely worth visiting!! The entrance fee is used to look after the animals and rescue others!! If you're near it, visit!!
01.08.22
TimEva
Nice place for a visit with all family. Everyone can look and touch different types of animals and reptiles. The tickets are not expensive for what you can see and touch. We entered at 10:30 and we could see the feeding moment of the animals. Great!!.. Read more » Worth every cent :) Recommend!!! The best!
18.07.22
Ian
Amazing little place with plenty of well looked after species. It's not very big, but is priced accordingly. Animals are all in great health and you can see the people working there really care and are very knowledgeable about all of the animals.. Read more ». You're able to handle many of the reptiles too.
20.06.22
Guido
Very cool experience!! The cages were a bit small for some of the animals so that was kinda bad. Overall a good selection of fish and reptiles , I really loved the sea turtle they had.
You could even hold some snakes very cool!
02.06.22
Thomas
A fantastic small rescue centre for various fish, reptiles and other wonderful creatures. We had the opportunity to hold one of the snakes and to watch one being fed. There's lots of variety to see here, the staff are all very helpful and they d.. Read more »o great work. We spent around an hour here, there is lots of information to read if you'd like to. €16 for 2 adults was agreeable considering it goes towards the care of these wonderful animals I won't ever get to see except in such situations!
31.05.22
Rachael
We had such a wonderful time at Aquaworld, with my underwater and reptile obsessed 3 year old. As others have said, it is a small place, but I actually really appreciated their focus on the animals they have (lots of them reflective of the local faun.. Read more »a), they all have lots of space and seem very content. Getting to hold a snake and to touch a tortoise were obviously real highlights for our mini Steve Irwin. Definitely worth the trip.
28.05.22
Amanda
What a brilliant little place! Obviously true conservationists and passionate about the creatures they have. Kids 7 & 10 loved it but so did the adults. Lovely to be able to touch the reptiles. Do chat with the staff, they are very knowledgeable .. Read more »and full of interesting anecdotes.
27.05.22
Ash
Would highly recommend taking a visit. Very reasonable price and for a great cause. All staff very welcoming and helpful, keen to get everyone some great time with rescued reptiles and marine life where possible and overall learn more about our world.. Read more »! Perfect for all ages too.
14.05.22
P
We visited the aquarium with a 3 year old and he absolutely loved it! I have to say the adults loved it too. It is not a big place but we still managed to stay for over an hour. I would recommend arriving for opening at 10am as the feeding of the ani.. Read more »mals started straight away which was very enjoyable to see. The staff were very friendly and there was lots of opportunity to hold or touch different animals. The staff were very informative about why the animals had been rescued and what the plan for release into the wild was. They clearly care a lot about all of the animals.
21.10.21
Willy
It was awesome. The staff was very friendly and you can hold the animals in your hands. Great experience. Would recommend! Get there before 10 o clock. Then you don't have to wait in front because it is small and they just let a certain amount o.. Read more »f people inside at the same time.
2 hours we were there. It's beautiful!
22.09.21
Kris
It’s a small but wonderful place! What it lacks I. Size it makes up in information and accessibility to the animals. You can touch tortoise, snakes and other reptiles. Do take care to show the proper respect to the animals of course.
Very frien.. Read more »dly owners/staff who can and will give you more information about the different animals.
As it’s also rescue center, try to visit to support their activities. As it’s a beautiful mission they are following!
25.08.21
Miroslav
Small place with fish aquariums and with unique chance to not only see, but also hold and pet reptiles like snakes or iguana. Turtles walks freely among you. :-)
25.07.21
Beth
Such a lovely place where the sea life and reptiles are so well looked after. Very informative and lots of interesting stories about the reptiles and how they where rescued. Got to hold the snake which was a great experience and got to interact with .. Read more »the other reptiles, my favourite being the iguana and the giant tortoise?. Quite a small place but well worth the money. 100% recommended, great experience????????.
14.07.21
Aistė
Fantastic little centre! Yes, it's quite small, but the people that work there put their heartz and souls into caring for animals and make it an unforgettable experience for every visitor. You are allowed to take pictures with some of the reptil.. Read more »es - a great attraction for both, young and adult! The staff answers all your questions and shares wonderful stories about the marine life. Had a great time! All the best to you all and I hope you will successfully grow in the future!
13.07.21
Martin
Really nice place for everyone who loves nature. All employees are enjoying work and they are taking care about animals a lot. You can touch also lizards, snakes and turtles.
06.07.21
Petr
Small, but really nice place with awesome people.
1. Saw that you rescue animals and taking care of them. That's really nice.
2. Smart talk and conversations with staff is on the top. ( And I'm introvert ?)
3. Animals outside and you can pe.. Read more »t them under supervisor of the jokes ?
If you have hour of your time, take kids, it's familiar and place of good things and animals.
13.06.21
Celia
It's not very big but well worth seeing! They have some pretty neat aquariums but my favorite are definitely the reptiles. The staff is super friendly and we were able to hold/ touch many of their animals.
06.06.21
Justin
Definitely worth the visit, nice opportunity to interact with reptiles, fish, and other interesting critters. Funds go to helping support the rescue. Great for kids. Highly recommend for sure.
04.06.21
Gintė
Just awesome! Fun for children and adults alike. The staff is very friendly and the animals... once you hold one, you want to take it home. Probably the best experience during my entire holiday.
12.05.21
Vilija
Animals are kept really nicely and are surrounded by loving people... Staff is excellent, they answer every question and know everyone's story... You can hold some of the animals and touch them. One of the best place to visit in Crete.
10.05.21
Magdalena
Great experience. Good to see place where people helping animals, not just a other commercial zoo. We came around 11 am so we could observe all eating process for turtle and other fishes. Also had an opportunity to pet an iguana, turtle and snake. Ve.. Read more »ry friendly and positive people works there, they speak english very well so you can also learn something about species during tour. Great time.
02.10.20
Beth
Such a lovely place where the sea life and reptiles are so well looked after. Very informative and lots of interesting stories about the reptiles and how they where rescued. Got to hold the snake which was a great experience and got to interact with .. Read more »the other reptiles, my favourite being the iguana and the giant tortoise?. Quite a small place but well worth the money. 100% recommended, great experience????????.
16.09.20
Mary
It was an amazing experience and I will never thank them enough for the opportunity to see some of the animals up close. The place is small but beautiful, they do an amazing job saving these animals and I'm really happy to have visited.
If you.. Read more »039;re around you have to go in!
08.09.20
Nathaniel
Amazing place to go and spend an hour or two! The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about all of the wonderful creatures they have! We spent about 2 hours in the place and loved it all, massive shout out to Joe who answered all our question.. Read more »s and was super friendly!
04.09.20
Katie
The staff and animals are really fun! We were coming just for our kids, but the guys in the reptile petting area were like a stand up comedy routine and had us parents laughing the whole time!
04.09.20
Michał
Very nice place ;)
02.09.20
Stefan
Too small. You can see it all in 15mins
02.09.20
Jose
magic place and so nice people :)
01.09.20
Lisa
This place is amazing and so are the people that work there. They are so passionate about the reptile and they share stories about how they were rescued and just general information. We had an amazing time. You get to hold and touch some of the repti.. Read more »le. I highly recommend visiting! Buying toys will contribute to the running of the sanctuary. Thank you Aquaworld for the fantastic service.
30.08.20
Sarah
Bear in mind that due to the space and size of the aquarium and current regulations, you may have to queue. We did, but it was fine as we were in the shade. If there was no shade and it was particularly hot, you might want to consider measures to mak.. Read more »e yourself more comfortable during the wait. Our experience was much like everyone else's, really enjoyed the tanks (I particularly liked the one with the eels and camouflaged fish) and the reptile room was fantastic. You get to pet the green iguana and massive tortoise, and even hold a python if you want to. The staff all are clearly very passionate animal lovers. The entry price is well worth it.
23.08.20
Beth
Such a lovely place where the sea life and reptiles are so well looked after. Very informative and lots of interesting stories about the reptiles and how they where rescued. Got to hold the snake which was a great experience and got to interact with .. Read more »the other reptiles, my favourite being the iguana and the giant tortoise?. Quite a small place but well worth the money. 100% recommended, great experience????????.
21.08.20
M
Friendly place to learn about, walk among and hold reptiles.
19.08.20
Ian
Saw the centre advertised on the internet. We went along and had a great experience. Handling snakes and a bearded dragon and feeding a snap neck turtle were real highlights.
Loads of different fish, sea life & reptiles to see. The gentlemen runn.. Read more »ing the centre were both friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth a visit.
18.08.20
Remless
If you want to hold snake & reptile or help them help the reptile..
31.07.20
Nicki
Such a lovely place to visit! Friendly staff and adorable animals, from sea life to tortoises to snakes to lizards. Such a wonderful place to go and stroke and handle animals. I give this place 5 stars and will recommend to all! Added some of my own .. Read more »photos to put towards the exquisite experiences! Thank you for all the knowledge and welcoming arms! Thank you too all at the aquarium! ?