Rajské ostrovy – expozice Zoo Děčín

Location: Teplická 19, 405 02 Děčín · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: marine aquarium

A unique four-story exposition of Děčín Zoo located in the city centre, with the main attraction being the largest marine aquarium in the Ústí nad Labem Region with a volume of 6,000 litres. Visitors walk through themed zones ranging from a coral reef through the Pacific Islands and mangrove coast, Southeast Asia to the Caribbean and semi-desert, home to clownfish, pufferfish, dottybacks and exotic reptiles. The exposition is ideal for school groups – educational programmes include admission to both the zoo and Rajské ostrovy in a single price.

Why visit this place?

• The exhibition was created on the site of the former night zoo called Sulawesi and opened in 2006.
• Its four sections belong to Réunion, Fiji, Sulawesi and Haiti, and include the clownfish known from the animated film Finding Nemo.
• More than 1,000 people have left a Google review here, making it one of the most visited places on the map.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 56 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–September: Mon–Sun 9:00–19:00; October–March: Mon–Sun 9:00–18:00; lunch break 12:00–12:30
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 100 CZK, children 80 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.4 ★ from 1388 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Interactive educational programmes at ZooSchool for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools; children work with live animals, natural specimens and sound recordings. The programme price includes admission to the zoo and the Rajské ostrovy exposition.

Official website: https://www.zoodecin.cz

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