Opened in July 2011, Istanbul Akvaryum is a massive two-storey 22,000 square meter building with more than 64 exhibitions, making it one of the biggest of its kind.

Housing more than 1,500 species of marine life, the Istanbul Akvaryum takes you into a simulated aquatic tour that starts at the Black Sea and finishes in the Amazon River going through the Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas, and Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Interactive computers and information panels in both Turkish and English guide you through, teaching you about the importance of the oceans and the dangers it suffers by pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

The highlight of the exhibition is a huge greenhouse that recreates the environment of the Amazon tropical rainforest. Piranhas, caimans, deadly poisonous frogs, and yellow anacondas are all housed in the humid conditions of a tropical forest.

Located in Forum Istanbul, the biggest shopping center in Istanbul, Turkuazoo is one of the biggest aquariums in Europe. Its more than 10,000 fish of 1000 different species within 40 exhibits takes you through different sea environments, ranging from the Deep Mediterranean and Docks and Piers to The Great Barrier and Dangerous Sea Creatures.

The highlight of Turkuazoo is an 80 meter long conveyer belt that will take you through the longest underwater tunnel in Europe with a 270 degree view of the aquarium that hosts some of the most marvelous and terrorizing sea creatures, like massive tiger sharks, nurse sharks, guitar sharks, zebra sharks, white tip and black tip sharks, and giant stingrays. With many other activities, such as fish feeding and diving with sharks, Turkuazoo is a family-friendly experience that’s fun for kids as well as adults.

The group performs a musical production each year in order to raise money for underprivileged children in Turkey. All the proceeds from their performances are donated to charities that support children’s education. Some previous productions, which have been performed all around Turkey and abroad, include Grease, Cabaret, and Chicago.

Through these classes, kids can improve their strength, coordination, and balance as well as self-confidence and social skills. To attend the classes at My Gym, you can pay a daily entrance fee or sign up to one of their programs and become a member. You can also throw a birthday party for your kid at My Gym. The party includes games, gymnastics, puppets, songs, and many other fun activities.

Note: My Gym has a second branch in Ataşehir.

Note: There is no minimum or maximum age limit for LOLA’s activities.

Open since December 2008, there are 4 dolphins, 2 white whales, 4 seals along with their trainers. The 8,695 square meter indoor and outdoor area with 7 swimming pools, an arena for 1,000 spectators, restaurant and cafe, gift shop and parking lot for 120 vehicles. 4 to 6 performances will be held Tuesday-Sunday. Educational classes will also be held for students