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- The most species: Aquarium de Paris<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n
- The most affordable one: Aquarium Tropical<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n
- The best activities: Aquarium de Paris<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n
- The most various fish tanks: Aquarium Tropical<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Aquarium Tropical at la Porte Dor\u00e9e<\/em><\/h2>\n
Palais de la Porte Dor\u00e9e, 293, avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris<\/i><\/p>\n
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The turtles of the aquarium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Number of specimens:<\/b> 5,000<\/p>\n
Surface area:<\/b> 3,000 square meters<\/p>\n
Tour duration:<\/b> 1h10<\/p>\n
The most noteworthy species:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- Albino alligators<\/li>\n
- Matatas turtles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Number of fish tanks:<\/b> 84<\/p>\n
This tropical aquarium, located in the 12th arrondissement, is home to almost 500 animal species, <\/b>totaling up to 5,000 specimens.<\/p>\n
The facilities are divided into several fish tanks designed to recreate the natural habitat of each species. Discover the different tropical seabeds from around the world<\/b> from coral reefs to the mangrove.<\/p>\n
Please note: there is no shark at the Tropical Aquarium.<\/b> On the other hand, the aquarium’s living collection includes two albino alligators<\/b> that stand out from all the colorful fish tanks.<\/p>\n
The aquarium is also home to several species of tropical turtles<\/b> including the astonishing pig-nosed turtle and the unusual-looking Matamata turtles.<\/p>\n
Activities:<\/b> the aquarium often organizes creative workshops for children focused on the various marine species of the collection.<\/p>\n
In short, these workshops are a fun way to learn more about aquatic fauna and raise awareness concerning ocean pollution.<\/p>\n
Tips to avoid the crowd:<\/b> Avoid rainy days and visit before 2 p.m. and after 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- The affordable price and good value for money<\/li>\n
- The diverse ecosystems (especially the crocodile pit!)<\/li>\n
- The carefully organized geographical zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Weak points:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- There is no shark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Price:<\/b> Starting from \u20ac8 per person \/ Free under 26<\/p>\n
Booking Information<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n
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Aquarium de Paris<\/h2>\n
5 Av. Albert de Mun, 75016 Paris<\/i><\/p>\n
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The sharks of the aquarium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ![\"aquarium](\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aquarium_de_paris_2.png\")
<\/p>\nNumber of specimens:<\/b> 13,000<\/p>\n
Surface area:<\/b> 3,500 square meters<\/p>\n
Tour duration:<\/b> 1h10-1h30<\/p>\n
The most noteworthy species:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- Sharks<\/li>\n
- Jellyfish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Number of fish tanks:<\/b> 50<\/p>\n
The Aquarium de Paris, located in the 16th arrondissement, is home to almost 500 species of marine life and over 700 coral colonies from all over the world<\/b>.<\/p>\n
With 50 species of jellyfish and a total of 2,500 specimens in 25 tanks, this is Europe’s largest medusarium<\/b>. Discover world’s most beautiful jellyfish species<\/b> including the moon and white-spotted jellyfish.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the aquarium are the sharks<\/b>. The aquarium features 38 large shark tanks each as imposing as majestic as the others. Here are the shark species you can observe: blacktip shark, grey reef shark, white-spotted bamboo shark, and zebra shark<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Activities:<\/b> the aquarium offers 2-hour night tours<\/b><\/a> all year round with creative workshops and exhibitions. The highlight of the evening: a musical show with a mermaid diving among fishes in one of the aquarium’s largest fish tanks. A truly magical experience!<\/b><\/p>\n
The Paris Aquarium also offers a special “touch tank” featuring majestic Koi carps gently brushing your fingers.<\/p>\n
Tips to avoid the crowd:<\/b> Avoid rainy days and visit before 2 p.m. and after 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- The lively and diversified activity calendar<\/li>\n
- The koi pond for a unique experience<\/li>\n
- The ultra-immersive shark tunnel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Weak points:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- The excessive price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Price:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- High season prices (weekends, national holidays, and school holidays): Starting from \u20ac25.50 per adult \/ Starting from \u20ac18.50 per child (between 3-12 years old)\u00a0 \/ Free for 0-2 years old children<\/li>\n
- Low season prices (Monday to Friday outside of national holidays and school holidays): Starting from \u20ac20.50 per adult \/ Starting from \u20ac14.50 per child (between 3-12 years old)\u00a0 \/ Free for 0-2 years old children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Booking Information<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n
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Recap: Aquarium Tropical VS Aquarium de Paris<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\t \n<\/td> Aquarium tropical<\/th> Aquarium de Paris<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Surface area<\/td> 3,000 square meters<\/td> 3,500 square meters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Number of fish tanks<\/td> 84<\/td> 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Number of species<\/td> 500 species (animal and plants)<\/td> \u25cf 500 animal species
\n\u25cf 700 coral colonies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Total specimen number<\/td> 5,000<\/td> 13,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Exclusive species<\/td> \u25cf Alligators (2)
\n\u25cf Turtles<\/td>\u25cf Sharks (38)
\n\u25cf Jellyfish (2 500)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Tour duration<\/td> 1-1.10 hour<\/td> 1.10-1.5 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Activities<\/td> \u25cf Workshops<\/td> \u25cf Night tours
\n\u25cf Musical show with a mermaid
\n\u25cf The Koi carp touch tank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Price for a family of 3 (child under 12)<\/td> \u20ac16<\/td> \u20ac54.50 (low season price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
- The excessive price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- There is no shark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The most affordable one: Aquarium Tropical<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n