Aquarium de Paris: Entry Ticket
Highlight
- The expansive tanks exhibit over 13,000 marine animals, from as distant as Tahiti to as near as right beside you in the Seine!
- Perfect for bringing out the child in everyone. You can interact with fishes and witness mermaids swimming alongside other aquatic creatures, delighting young minds
- Connect with marine life at the Aquarium de Paris touch pool, where you can gently stroke decorative fish that appear to enjoy the interaction
Summary
Description
Established in 1867, this is one of the most ancient aquariums globally, housing over 13,000 sea creatures. Offering mermaid performances, an underwater theater, and a shark tank filled with top-of-the-food-chain predators, it's an amazing opportunity to introduce a marine experience to your visit to central Paris.
The Paris Aquarium represents the enthusiastic spirit of scientific discovery in the late 19th century. It was a must for every big city to have its own aquarium, and Paris, as one of Europe's most influential cities, needed to have the finest one. Resembling a scene from Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", this unique aquarium is not only teeming with aquatic life but also steeped in historical significance.There are 13,000 fish swimming in 4 million liters of water in the Aquarium de Paris, with tanks that house aquatic creatures from various tropical regions and some from nearby areas. The initial part of the Aquarium is particularly rich with carp, sturgeon, and roach swimming amidst a simulated version of the Seine river.
The revived waters of Tahiti and New Caledonia are teeming with fish in a plethora of colors: angel, clown, and triggerfish compete for space as they weave through rocks and corals. The magnitude of this spectacle is truly impressive; it comes as no surprise that this was at one time the biggest aquarium in Europe.The real stars of the show are undoubtedly the sharks. These fierce predators of the deep sea, consisting of five different species, never fail to provoke delightful sounds from the children and nervous chuckles from all others.The Paris Aquarium is equipped with two spacious screens that display underwater documentaries, interactive feeding sessions, and a touchtank where children can touch some slick decorative fish.When your visit comes to an end, you will find yourself in one of the most stunning areas of the city. With the Eiffel Tower nearby, the Champs-Élysées behind you, and the entire city at your disposal. So, start your journey to discover more.
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