Aquarium Tropical - Palais de la Porte Dorée

The Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée is located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris and is part of the historic palace built in 1931 for the Paris Colonial Exhibition. It is one of the oldest aquariums in France and combines historic Art Deco architecture with fascinating insights into tropical underwater worlds. The aquarium extends over several floors and is home to freshwater and tropical fish from Africa, Asia and South America, complemented by amphibians, turtles and smaller invertebrates.

The exhibition captivates visitors with its intimate atmosphere: they can observe the animals up close in naturalistic tanks and experience the diversity of tropical habitats first-hand. A central concern of the aquarium is education and environmental awareness. Educational programmes, workshops and information offerings are aimed particularly at school classes and families and convey topics such as ecology, species protection and sustainable use of water resources in a vivid manner.

In addition, the aquarium is part of a network for environmental education in Paris and works closely with other institutions to raise awareness of threatened ecosystems. Despite its relatively small size compared to large modern aquariums, the Aquarium tropical succeeds in offering an exciting, educational and culturally enriching experience. Visitors not only experience the diversity of tropical animal species, but also immerse themselves in a piece of Parisian history and architecture, making the visit a special experience for children, teenagers and adults alike.