Akva Tera – Zoo Plzeň

Location: Palackého náměstí 5, 301 00 Plzeň · Pilsen Region

Category: aquarium and terrarium exhibition

A year-round exhibition of freshwater and marine aquariums in the centre of Plzeň, operated as a branch of Zoo Plzeň. The exhibition covers tropical rainforests, desert ecosystems, and a freshwater section with tetras, angelfish and piranhas, as well as one of the largest marine aquariums in the region – featuring coral reefs, around 15 species of marine fish from the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and sea horses. Guided feeding sessions take place regularly.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 141 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 74 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Daily 10:00–19:00 (last entry 18:30)
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 70 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 141 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools focused on river ecosystems, tropical rainforests, coral reefs and biodiversity; guided tours with a naturalist, guided feeding sessions.

Official website: https://zooplzen.cz/akva-tera/

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