A Wide Range of Family Friendly Attractions in Eilat – All Under ONE Roof!

At the Underwater Observatory Marine Park in Eilat, you'll find plenty of family-oriented attractions. Our attractions and activities combine to create a rich and entertaining experience for both children and adults. It's so much fun spending long hours, even days, with us full of discoveries, surprises, and curiosity, which is precisely why we offer one ticket valid for 3 consecutive days, so you can visit us again and again. The Park offers many additional fun activities and options that not everyone is aware of, read on to discover and learn more.

Are You Looking for Attractions in Eilat? Plan Your Visit!

In order to ensure that your visit to the Park is a success, we recommend that you take a map upon entering to follow the times of feeding the animals and other activities. For example, at 11:30 and 15:00 sharks and fish are fed by a diver, at 12:30 the sea turtles are fed and at 13:30 the young sea turtles are fed. At 10:30 and 14:00, you can attend guided explanations at the Underwater Observatory Tower, as well as participate in other activities. Don’t forget to participate in the "Depth Challenge", a family game that includes surprises, quizzes and even a prize, which will accompany your tour of the Park.

The map you receive at the entrance clearly shows locations of all the displays, including the Square Aquarium, the Manta Ray Cave, the Turtle Pools, Sharks’ World, Aqua Dome, Creatures From the Deep, Rare Fish Aquarium and more. Some of the Park’s complexes hold special Not To Be Missed activities. For example, near the Shark Pool visitors can enjoy a spectacular, animated world of fun and enriching multimedia shark games with innovative touch screens which allow you to compete in catching fish, dodge traps, discover the speed of sharks and more.

Attractions in Eilat for Children - More Special Places in the Park

The Underwater Observatory Marine Park in Eilat offers a rich variety of complexes, promising fun for all the family. Visit the Park’s two jewelry stores selling beautiful and unique jewelry, designed by leading artisans from Israel and abroad. Hungry? Our restaurant serves meat and vegetarian meals, suitable for the whole family and a chance to recharge your batteries before exploring the rest of the Park. Before you leave, don’t forget to visit our souvenir shop selling a wide range of souvenirs and unique gifts inspired by the sea and vacation spirit. The shop also sells a range of books, original textile products, games and more.

Another place worth visiting is the Park’s Educational Center which was established approximately seventeen years ago and is named after the observatory's first scientific director - the late David Friedman. The Educational Center provides students in Eilat the opportunity to learn about the wonders of the Red Sea, while participating in reef restoration projects. We invite you to learn about the variety of projects in the Park related to nature conservation, such as the breeding and rehabilitation of seahorses, sea turtles and more.

Group Tours and Events

Are you planning a vacation with family and friends in Eilat? Do you plan to organize a company group vacation? The Underwater Observatory Marine Park offers a full fun day of attractions in Eilat which includes private guided tours, group games tailored to suit the participants, and even a branded sign with the name of the group displayed by a diver in the Shark Pool.

If you are seeking to hold a truly unforgettable private or corporate event, the Underwater Observatory Marine Park is the perfect location for a fully customized event. We hold birthday events for up to 40 participants which includes a tour of the Sharks’ World complex, fun activities and games for children, tutorials, and explanations. The Park caters for corporate events for up to 140 people held in front of a huge window displaying the Shark Pool, ensuring a unique and spectacular backdrop for your guests, with all the necessary equipment and a variety of surprises. If you are planning a large event, the Park can cater an open-air event for up to 350 people at the Aqua Dome Plaza, with the Red Sea and majestic Edom Mountains providing dramatic and unique scenery, the perfect place for dinner, a dance party and more in the perfect atmosphere. The Park tailors events according to your preferences and composition of the participants.