Aquarium Tropical is a compact aquarium in the Palais de la Porte Dorée at 293 Avenue Daumesnil, in Paris’s 12th arrondissement. Its tanks cover more than 750 fish species, while the crocodile pit is a major draw, with albino crocodiles among its residents. Look for turtles, cuttlefish, sharks and deep-water species as you move through the calm, well-organized displays. The aquarium suits a family visit or a quieter break from central Paris, and you can pair it with the immigration museum in the same building.
The aquarium in the Palais de la Porte Dorée
Aquarium Tropical opened in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition and occupies the basement of the Palais de la Porte Dorée. The palace is also home to the National Museum of the History of Immigration, so the two visits can be combined in one building.
Crocodiles and other aquatic life
The crocodile pit is a key stop, with alligators and crocodiles among its inhabitants. Two of the crocodiles are albino. The collection also includes turtles, cuttlefish, sharks and species from deep water, alongside more than 750 species of fish.
FAQ
Where is Aquarium Tropical in Paris?
It is in the Palais de la Porte Dorée at 293 Avenue Daumesnil, in the 12th arrondissement.
What can you see at Aquarium Tropical?
The aquarium has more than 750 fish species, as well as crocodiles, turtles, cuttlefish, sharks and deep-water species.
Is Aquarium Tropical open on Mondays?
No. The aquarium is closed on Mondays.
