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Haus des Meeres Vienna: Explore an Engaging Aquarium and Zoo Attraction

Journey through diverse aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, featuring immersive exhibits like the 360-degree shark tank.

The Haus des Meeres in Vienna invites you to explore a captivating world of marine life and exotic animals. This unique institution, housed in a historic flak tower, offers immersive experiences such as the Atlantic tunnel, a tropical house, and the Australia exhibit with free-roaming creatures. Visitors can also enjoy panoramic city views from the upper levels while learning about global ecosystems.

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Exhibition summary

Haus des Meeres is a significant zoological institution showcasing diverse freshwater and saltwater species from around the globe. It features immersive experiences such as a 360-degree shark tank, an Atlantic tunnel, a tropical house, and a dedicated Australia exhibit with free-roaming animals.

Curatorial context

The Haus des Meeres offers a comprehensive journey through aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, housing a vast array of species from different parts of the world. Visitors can marvel at the "360° Ocean Sky" restaurant with panoramic city views, explore the "Australia Experience World" with free-roaming wallabies and parrots, and walk through the "Atlantic Tunnel" which simulates the underwater world of the Atlantic Ocean. Recent additions include a sturgeon breeding aquarium to support Danube populations and the "Madagascar Facility" with lemurs. The facility also boasts a "Tropenhaus" and "Krokipark" with free-flying birds and monkeys, a "Brandungsriff" for close-up tropical fish viewing, and a "Tropfsteinhöhlen-Grotte" for nocturnal and cave-dwelling creatures. A historical aspect is the "Erinnern im Innern" exhibition, detailing the history of the former flak tower that houses the institution, with guided tours available. The top floors offer spectacular views of Vienna, complementing the zoological attractions.

Admission and ticket notes

General admission to the Haus des Meeres is available, with special rates for disabled visitors and free entry for one accompanying person for wheelchair users. Specific details on pricing and access, particularly for the "360° Ocean Sky" restaurant, are available on their website. Advance booking is recommended for wheelchair access due to capacity limits.

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Am Hof Square
Current status
Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
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