Haus des Meeres – Aqua Terra Zoo — Zoo & Aquarium in Mariahilf
Haus des Meeres – Aqua Terra Zoo and its collection
Haus des Meeres – Aqua Terra Zoo GmbH, opened in 1957, is a zoo in Wien, Austria.
It occupies a Second World War flak tower in the Esterházypark, in the sixth district, Mariahilf, and is made up chiefly of marine tanks and terraria.
History
The backing society was founded on 26 November 1957 by scientists and businessmen, with Fritz Hartel as president and Viktor Otte as his deputy. Its goal from the outset was to establish Austria's first saltwater aquarium in that tower.
Things to do
Things to do include Guided tours and Feedings.
What the venue says
- Unser Restaurant auf Ebene 11 , das neue 360° OCEAN SKY, bietet einen freien Rundumblick und ist die höchstgelegene Rooftop Location in der Wiener Innenstadt.
- WIPARK Windmühlgasse Parkhaus
- Rollstuhlfahrer*innen: Pro Rollstuhlfahrer*in hat eine Begleitperson kostenlosen Eintritt ins Haus des Meeres. Sie können jedes Stockwerk mit dem Aufzug erreichen.
Images of Haus des Meeres – Aqua Terra Zoo
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Thomas Ledl, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 20:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
In den Ferienzeiten, an Feiertagen und an Wochenenden kann es aufgrund des großen Besucherinteresses speziell am Vormittag zu längeren Wartezeiten kommen.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 23.50 EUR |
| Children (6-15 years) | 9.80 EUR |
| Small Children (3-5 years) | 6.50 EUR |
| Concessions | 16.50 EUR |
Facilities
- On-site dining
- Keeper talk or show
- Guided tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Haus des Meeres – Aqua Terra Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
Esterhazypark Fritz-Grünbaumplatz 1 A-1060Wien
Austria
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Haus des Meeres – Aqua Terra Zoo.
Exhibits
- Meeresschutzausstellung