AQUATIS: largest fresh water aquarium and vivarium in Europe
Overview
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Intro
AQUATIS, in the centre of Lausanne, is dedicated to the world's rivers and lakes and all the fresh water fish and reptiles that live in them. The journey in AQUATIS starts at the very beginning...
In the first stage, the life cycle of a drop of water. This journey spans five continents and explores their most important fresh water ecosystems as well as their flora and fauna. By adopting this unusual approach, AQUATIS aims to highlight the importance of fresh water by putting it at the centre of everything. Naturally, water determines the flow and pace of every visit.
The first floor is dedicated to Europe, especially the Rhone, from Valais to its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea. Another floor shows the rivers and lakes in Africa, Asia and the tropical regions of the Amazon.
The fresh water world at a glance:
• 3,500m2 for the public
• 46 aquariums/vivariums/terrariums
• 10,000 fish
• 100 reptiles and amphibians
Live animals are impressively staged with a totally immersive and interactive scenography using innovative digital technologies. AQUATIS is also a recreation area, an environmental education centre and a platform for exchanges.
Venue
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium invites the visitors to dive into a journey to the five continents to discover the main freshwater ecosystems. Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and South America... an exceptional journey!
General information
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2 to 4 hours (half day)
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Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
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Indoor
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Culture, Education, Urban
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Group & pricing information
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AQUATIS course
Concert 250
Seminar –
Banquet –
Room height 3
Area 1000 m2
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La Volga
Concert 56
Seminar 45
Banquet 20
Room height –
Area 50 m2
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L'Amazonie
Concert 98
Seminar 75
Banquet 30
Room height –
Area 82 m2
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L'Amérique
Concert 161
Seminar 120
Banquet 50
Room height –
Area 132 m2
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L'Asie
Concert 300
Seminar 300
Banquet 180
Room height –
Area 280 m2
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Le Gange
Concert 150
Seminar 120
Banquet 90
Room height –
Area 137 m2
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Le Léman
Concert 58
Seminar 45
Banquet 20
Room height –
Area 48 m2
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Le Malawi
Concert 10
Seminar 20
Banquet 5
Room height –
Area 29 m2
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Le Mékong
Concert 150
Seminar 130
Banquet 90
Room height –
Area 143 m2
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Le Mississpi
Concert 58
Seminar 45
Banquet 20
Room height –
Area 50 m2
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L'Europe
Concert 118
Seminar 90
Banquet 40
Room height –
Area 98 m2
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Murray
Concert 40
Seminar 60
Banquet 15
Room height –
Area 76 m2
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Discover the surroundings
Contact
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
Route de Berne 144
1010
Lausanne
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)21 654 23 23
info@aquatis.ch
aquatis.ch
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