Aqua Vega Aquarium — Attraction in Mamak

I am worried about the level of knowledge of the keepers. Especially worried about the poor snakes. We came in while most of the snakes were in blue (shedding). We did not see a single snake that was able to shed in one healthy piece. The green tree pythons each scale had skin coming off it individually. The humidity in their enclosures are not set correctly with what levels they need in mind. The ball python was compensating by soaking itself in its water dish. Either get people who knows what conditions needs to be met to take care of these animals, or let them go somewhere where there are people who do know how to take care of these animals. As another negative comment: the monkeys area smelled awful, I almost gagged. I had to hold my breath passing by them. Poor animals are being forced to live under cruel conditions at this “aquarium”.

Do not come here and do not support these...

Great place to go with the family to spend 1.5-2 hours walking around enjoying the aquarium. It’s not the biggest or most variety aquarium but for the cost and location it’s great. The main attraction of this place is the “Blue Road” which is there aquarium tunnel which hosts a small shark. We were lucky enough going around 130pm that they were doing a feeding so that was fun to watch.

They have a family package ($20) and the cost is very reasonable for the aquarium’s size. Inside they have a fish feeding pond which again was very reasonably priced at 60TL for one or 100TL for two feedings. The gift shop is again reasonably priced and the photos they take for you at the entrance came out...

Overall a very dissapointing experience. The aquariums are so-so and some of the animals don't look that healthy. Furthermore, they weren't enforcing mask-wearing, and there were a lot of people walking around without masks on. Considering that we're in the middle of a pandemic and this is an enclosed space, it didn't feel safe. When I mentioned this to an employee, she just said "there's nothing I can do about that". I will not return and would not recommend visiting, especially...