I wonder if any penangites realize that in Penang alone there's an aquarium that display hundreds of species of fishes from fresh water to salt water fishes. Yea I am talking bout something like Aquaria KLCC or Underwater World Langkawi but in a mini size.
This aquarium is located at the most southern part of Penang island, Batu Maung. The name of the place is called Fisheries Research Institute. There is an entrance fee of RM5 for adults if you would like to visit it.
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Steph and I went for a visit last weekend. It was my first time there, kinda sceptical at first but when I went inside I was rather amaze because i never thought Penang would have something like this. Although it was smaller that its big brothers the aquarium showcase quite a number of fishes such as lobsters, puffer fish, gigantic eels, 'nemo' , huge cat fish and turtles.
But sadly the place looks quite run down, mostly due to the lack of maintence of its facilities. The water looks murky and dirty, and the aquarium itself is full of algea. Even the number of turtles decrease a lot. I do hope the government will look into this and upgrade the center to attract more tourist to Penang.
Next on our trip we paid a visit to SPCA Penang. Luckily we able to reach there before it closes at 2pm. SPCA Penang is a small center located in Jelutong. It houses several dogs and cats some are rescued from the streets and some are abandon by its owners. Steph's first target is to visit the cats cage because she is very fond of cats.
Once there we are warmly greeted by the cats meowing at us. Some are willing enough to allow me to snap some photo of them =P.
We had a great time with the kitties but sadly I cannot adopt any because I've already had a dog in my house and Steph's living in an apartment. Hopefully those cute kitties able to find a new house and a loving owner.
TicketSteph and I went for a visit last weekend. It was my first time there, kinda sceptical at first but when I went inside I was rather amaze because i never thought Penang would have something like this. Although it was smaller that its big brothers the aquarium showcase quite a number of fishes such as lobsters, puffer fish, gigantic eels, 'nemo' , huge cat fish and turtles.
But sadly the place looks quite run down, mostly due to the lack of maintence of its facilities. The water looks murky and dirty, and the aquarium itself is full of algea. Even the number of turtles decrease a lot. I do hope the government will look into this and upgrade the center to attract more tourist to Penang.
Next on our trip we paid a visit to SPCA Penang. Luckily we able to reach there before it closes at 2pm. SPCA Penang is a small center located in Jelutong. It houses several dogs and cats some are rescued from the streets and some are abandon by its owners. Steph's first target is to visit the cats cage because she is very fond of cats.
Once there we are warmly greeted by the cats meowing at us. Some are willing enough to allow me to snap some photo of them =P.
We had a great time with the kitties but sadly I cannot adopt any because I've already had a dog in my house and Steph's living in an apartment. Hopefully those cute kitties able to find a new house and a loving owner.
