The Spot, an immersive Madagascar-like experience at the Porte dorée Tropical Aquarium

Dive into the heart of the world's marine ecosystems: from large African lakes to mangrove swamps, coral reefs and rivers, the marine environment will hold no secrets for you! In any case, that's what theAquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée has to offer.

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After offering the general public the chance to swim with the whales during the Spot's previous animation, we now invite you to take part in a scientific expedition to Madagascar. On the Amboaboa River in northeastern Madagascar, join a team of scientists on a mission to protect endangered freshwater fish in 2022.

Make the most of your visit to theTropical Aquarium by taking a full tour: you can discover 300 animal species living in dozens of different ecosystems and environments! Explore rays, eels, fish of all sizes and colors, turtles, corals... With a fully immersive visit to 84 different aquariums. The immersive experience is available Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 7pm, during your visit. Admission is €12 full price, €9 concessions, and free for under-25s (EU citizens and under-18s of all nationalities)!