Tropical Aquarium

The Palais de la Porte Dorée: Home of the National Museum of Immigration History and the Tropical Aquarium

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Tropical Aquarium

The Palais de la Porte Dorée: Home of the National Museum of Immigration History and the Tropical Aquarium

The vibrant blue tropical fish swimming in a fish tank.
The tropical plant are
The vibrant colorful tropical fish swimming in a fish tank.
A turtle sanctuary
The vibrant colorful tropical fish swimming in a fish tank.
The habitat of crocodiles
The vibrant blue tropical fish swimming in a fish tank.
The tropical plant are
The vibrant colorful tropical fish swimming in a fish tank.
A turtle sanctuary
The vibrant colorful tropical fish swimming in a fish tank.
The habitat of crocodiles

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed without flash

No Large Bags

Subject to inspection at the entrance

Entry

Buy Tickets in Advance

Best Times to Visit

Weekdays after 2pm or during lunch hours for fewer crowds

Kid-Friendly

Interactive zones, feeding demonstrations, and colorful tanks

Pair It With

Museum of Immigration or stroll through Bois de Vincennes

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed without flash

No Large Bags

Subject to inspection at the entrance

Entry

Buy Tickets in Advance

Best Times to Visit

Weekdays after 2pm or during lunch hours for fewer crowds

Kid-Friendly

Interactive zones, feeding demonstrations, and colorful tanks

Pair It With

Museum of Immigration or stroll through Bois de Vincennes

Virtual visit of Tropical Aquarium

Take a peek inside before your visit!

Work Schedule

Open: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:30pm

Weekends: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Closed: Mondays, January 1, May 1, December 25

Quick Tips

Quietest time: Weekday afternoons

Must-see: Albino alligator, piranhas, coral reef tanks, endangered species corner

Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

Near Bois de Vincennes

On-site Amenities

Restrooms and changing table available

Café nearby

Fully accessible (elevators, ramps)

Small gift shop with aquatic-themed souvenirs

Price

Full price

12 €

Reduced price

9 €

Free admissions

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You’ll be redirected to our official ticketing partner

Virtual visit of Tropical Aquarium

Take a peek inside before your visit!

The facade of the Palais de la Porte Dorée

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

Founded in 1931 for the Paris Colonial Exhibition, the Tropical Aquarium is located in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, a stunning Art Deco building in eastern Paris. It was one of the first public aquariums in France and remains a popular educational site for biodiversity and marine conservation.
The aquarium hosts over 5,000 animals from 300 species across ecosystems including Amazonian rivers, African lakes, Indo-Pacific coral reefs, and mangroves.

The facade of the Palais de la Porte Dorée

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

Founded in 1931 for the Paris Colonial Exhibition, the Tropical Aquarium is located in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, a stunning Art Deco building in eastern Paris. It was one of the first public aquariums in France and remains a popular educational site for biodiversity and marine conservation.
The aquarium hosts over 5,000 animals from 300 species across ecosystems including Amazonian rivers, African lakes, Indo-Pacific coral reefs, and mangroves.

How to get there

Address

293 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris

Website

https://www.aquarium-tropical.fr/

Tel

01 53 59 58 60

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