SAEDNEWS: Ocean Park Tehran, Tehran’s groundbreaking conceptual marine theme park, invites visitors of all ages to plunge into a lifelike underwater world—complete with robotic sea creatures, interactive conservation exhibits, and one of the city’s largest saltwater aquariums.
Ocean Park—also known as Aqua Park—is one of Tehran’s most imaginative attractions, located directly opposite Water & Fire Park. Its open‑air “ocean” plaza immerses you in submarine panoramas, while its indoor pavilions bring marine science to life through interactive exhibits. Perfect for all ages—especially children and teens—Ocean Park blends education and entertainment in over 3,000 m² of themed space.
Visit Duration: 1–2 hours
Address: Tehran, Haghani Highway (West→East), past Jahan Koodak Intersection, Shahidi Street, beside Navak Street
Hours:
Sat–Wed: 16:00–23:00
Thu–Fri & Holidays: 11:00–23:00
Ticket (2022): 180,000 Toman
Phone: +98 21 24557
Address: Haghani Highway (W→E), past Jahan Koodak Intersection, Shahidi St., beside Navak St. (map)
By Car: Exit Hemmat Highway onto Nelson Mandela Blvd; after 1 km turn right onto Navak St.; at end turn right onto Shahidi St.; Ocean Park is on the right.
By Metro: Nearest is Shahid Hemmat Station (Line 1),30 min on foot (2 km).
Ticket Price: 180,000 Toman (2022)
Hours: Sat–Wed 16:00–23:00; Thu–Fri & Holidays 11:00–23:00
Opened late autumn 2022 on over 3,000 m², Ocean Park’s immersive design astonishes upon entry. Its mission is to acquaint visitors—especially youth—with marine life and conservation through lifelike simulations of seas and oceans. Interactive displays include moving animal models, thematic lobbies, recycled‑art installations, and hands‑on exhibits that make learning fun.
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A 5‑minute 3D film with special effects (water spray, robotic jellyfish, bubbles) primes your imagination for the underwater journey.
A recycled‑waste installation that forms the silhouette of a jellyfish when viewed from the correct angle—highlighting the havoc of plastic trash in marine ecosystems.
In the open plaza, observe koi, endangered elephantfish, and sturgeon in a shallow artificial lake.
Robotic models—including giant clams, whales, leatherback turtles, platypus, crabs, and sea urchins—move along the lake’s edge. A sunken‑ship diorama offers a unique photo op (by park photographers).
Step into a chilly replica of the Arctic, home to moving penguin and seal models.
Encounter life‑size moving replicas of stingrays, dolphins, moray eels, sharks, and killer whales—creatures of the ocean’s abyss.
See robotic river otters, frogs, hippos, and other freshwater species beside a cascading waterfall.
One of Tehran’s largest saltwater aquariums, featuring dramatic décor and panoramic viewing panels.
A genetic “bank” showcasing every fish species native to Iran, complete with discovery maps and ecological data.
Examine shark anatomy via X‑ray displays, alongside taxidermy specimens of fish, corals, and mollusks.
Walk through a submarine‑style corridor and watch real underwater footage shot by submersibles.
A black‑and‑white finale (reflecting how fish perceive color) with ambient lighting and soundscapes that engage all senses.
Themed Photo Studio
Ocean‑themed Gift Shop
Café & Restaurant
Shell‑shaped Thematic Lobby
Waiting Lounge
Prayer Room
Restrooms
Distance: <200 m on foot (3 min by car)
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Distance: 400 m on foot
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Distance: 800 m via Water & Fire Park & Tabiat Bridge (10 min drive)
A 310,000 m² forest park featuring rare Italian and green oaks, yellow jasmine shrubs, maples, poplars, and acacias. Amenities include walking trails, sports courts, ping‑pong and chess tables, playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecue spots, cafés, prayer rooms, restrooms, and vendor stalls selling local snacks.
Distance: <5 km
Located at Hemmat Highway & Koosha St. (National Archives), Iranak is an interactive narrative museum exploring children’s lives from antiquity to modern times. Four galleries cover:
Ancient Bronze Age childhood (3,000‑year‑old cuneiform tablets, Assyrian myths, Shahnameh panels)
Post‑Islamic education and literature (Maktabkhaneh traditions, Ubayd Zakani’s “Mouse & Cat” stories)
Qajar & Constitutional eras (founders of modern schooling)
Contemporary cultural practices
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