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Fluvial Aquarium of Zaragoza

Avenida de José Atarés, Zaragoza, Aragón

Description

The Zaragoza River Aquarium is the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe, exhibiting 350 species of river fauna from 5 large watersheds: the Amazon, the Mekong, the Nile, the Ebro, and Murray Darling (Australia). The 70 fish tanks house more than 5,000 animals with the central one being 9m deep and over 45m long. The aquarium is located in one of the thematic pavilions built for Expo 2008 (an international exposition held during the summer 2008 with the theme of "Water and Sustainable Development").

Access & Transport

The Expo 2008 area is located about 3km to the northwest of Zaragoza historical center, across the Ebre river. The Clara Campoamor tram stop is within walking distance (1km) and bus 23 stops on Av. de José Atarés.

Instructions & Recommendations

Taking advantage of being out of the city centre, we suggest combining this activity with the Aljafería Palace, 2km away across the river (25mins walk or 5-10mins drive) or with the waterside park Luis Buñuel, a few hundred meters west of the aquarium.

Meta review

Online reviews are quite consistent for this activity that regularly features on the shortlist of things to do in travel guides: nice place to visit with kids, excellent set up and equipment, a lot of species to see including many unusual ones but, overall, feels expensive.

Environmental & Social

Involved in conservation efforts (https://www.acuariodezaragoza.com/conservacion) and presumably some of the water is taken from the Ebre river next door so environmental impact is limited (mostly electricity). Educational aspect as well.

Conclusion

Zaragoza's Aquarium is an excellent activity for families or an alternative when the weather is not cooperative. It has some impressive tanks and specimen but is overpriced, in our opinion.

Key positive

Good variety of species

Family friendly activity

Key negative

A little expensive

Suitability

Accessible and suitable for all ages

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday11:00 - 19:00

Tuesday11:00 - 19:00

Wednesday11:00 - 19:00

Thursday11:00 - 19:00

Friday10:00 - 20:00

Saturday10:00 - 20:00

Sunday10:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€12
Adult
13 - 64
€18
Teen & Young
5 - 12
€12
Child
3 - 4
€6
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Student price is 15€

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