Nantong Underwater World

　　Located in the spherical area of Nantong Sports & Exhibition Center, i.e., on the first floor of the new Nantong Sports & Exhibition Center at Gongnong Road, Nantong. It was invested and developed by Taizhou Zhongtai Tourism Development Co., Ltd. and is a large-scale marine aquarium that integrates marine life exhibitions, science education, tourism, leisure, entertainment, and shopping. It is also a modern marine-themed park.

　　The aquarium covers a total construction area of 5,000 square meters and features ten themed zones: Tropical Rainforest Zone, Amphibian & Reptile Zone, Polar Zone, Coral Reef Fish Zone, Shark Viewing Zone, and Underwater Tunnel Zone, among others. It showcases over 800 species and more than 10,000 marine animals in total.

　　Seal Performance: Performed by two spotted seals from the Bohai Sea, which are classified as second-class protected animals in China. They perform tricks such as pushing balls, backstroke swimming, ring catching, and ball balancing. These seals can also understand some simple human gestures and commands, often using eye contact to interact with their trainers during performances.

　　Touch Pool: Here you’ll find familiar creatures like little sea turtles, hermit crabs, starfish, and even the living fossil that has existed on Earth for 400 million years—the Chinese horseshoe crab. Horseshoe crabs are deep-sea animals. Due to copper ions in their blood, their blood is a unique blue color. Most horseshoe crabs in the water are seen in pairs. Since the female horseshoe crab has four pincers on her front legs and the male has four hooks, the male often hooks onto the female’s back, letting his “wife” carry him around—earning them the nickname “underwater mandarin ducks.”

　　Underwater Tunnel: The underwater tunnel is 50 meters long and consists of three connected tunnels, representing the highlight of the aquarium. The viewing panels are made of highly transparent acrylic glass, which creates different visual effects no matter from which angle you view the fish due to its special properties.

　　Mermaid Show: A beautiful scene and a touching story. The Ocean Theater at Nantong Underwater World frequently stages a timeless love story. Ticket Information · Opening Hours

　　Open 365 days a year. Business hours:

　　08:30 – 17:00.