Investigation in Madagascar: our photos of the Tropical Aquarium's ultra-fun immersive exhibition

TheTropical Aquarium at the Palais de la Porte Dorée takes us on a unique and fascinating journey to discover the critically endangered Joba Mena fish. From November 14 2023 to September 1 2024, an immersive, educational exhibition tells the fascinating story of this fish from Madagascar, and of those fighting to preserve its species.

Part game, part science, the exhibition Save the Joba Mena: Investigation in Madagascar takes us on an ultra-entertaining journey. Visitors are transformed into explorers, and relive the special expedition led by the scientists and inhabitants of Madagascar. From Paris to Madagascar, via London, a fantastic adventure awaits!

We meet the Joba Mena, a freshwater fish in danger of extinction, and Brian Zimmerman, curator of the London Zoo aquarium and head of the rescue mission. Set against a comic-book backdrop imagined by artist Singeon, take part in this hopeful ecological adventure.

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The team of scientists (and Aquarium visitors) set off in search of the last female Joba Mena, with the aim of reviving the species. A desperate quest that plunges us into the rich and sumptuous world of Madagascar. Meet the researchers, get help from the locals, explore Madagascar's seven rivers, observe the fauna: this is a real scientific mission awaiting you!

Theimmersive exhibition allows us to admire exceptional settings, but above all to learn more about the work of scientists, the consequences of deforestation or global warming, the fragile balance between species, the solutions put in place to save the planet...

The impressive scenography, comic-book-style backdrops and characters give us the impression of taking part in this adventure, right alongside the scientists. Information is distilled in a natural, light-hearted way: you learn without finding yourself drowning in a mass of information, an ideal method for young visitors.

It's a playful, disorientating journey that turns into a truly fascinating lesson in the world around us, and in more distant lands. A great exhibition for the whole family to enjoy at theTropical Aquarium.