Aquarium Mare Nostrum, Montpellier

Aquarium Mare Nostrum, Montpellier

Located in the fun zone of the Odysseum shopping center in Montpellier, the Mare Nostrum Aquarium presents over 3500 marine animals across 400 species from all the oceans of the world.

Located in the fun zone of the Odysseum shopping center in Montpellier, the Mare Nostrum Aquarium presents over 3500 marine animals across 400 species from all the oceans of the world. There are 15 recreated aquatic zones that host a diverse variety of colorful animals.

Discover the depths of an underwater Mediterranean cave, explore an ocean of rays and sharks in the Balcony on the Ocean, see Cap penguins glide through water, see a steep gorge created by an underwater fault, explore the coral reef and multicolored fishes in Southern Seas, and jump into the heart of a lush rainforest with piranhas and iguanas in the Tropical Forest. The highlight is the Ocean Theatre, the largest covered tank in France which is home to tiger sharks, eagle rays, and saw fish. The Abyss Station takes you to 3782 metres below sea level, while the Iceberg section delivers the sensorial experience of an ice cave. Kids love the Roaring Forties, in which they are subject to the wrath of nature as they navigate the Romeo II cargo ship through stormy waters. The latest addition is Mission Odyssée, in which visitors carry out the missions to Observe, Explore, Discover and Imagine on board the X-plorer. Admission is € 17.50 for adults, €12.50 for children aged 5-11 years, and €6.50 for children aged 3-4 years. Admission is free for kids under 3 years. Tickets for a family of 2 adults + 2 kids under 11 is €53.