Cattolica Aquarium
A favorite of children and adults, the Cattolica Aquarium is one of the most beautiful and most visited places on the Adriatic coast. In its interior you can admire fish from all over the world, discover the secrets of the seas, marine biology and learn more about famous people who have sailed the seas of the world.
The course consists of 5 zones: Geopolis, Aquapolis, Poison, Noise of the Sea, Conquest of the Seas.
Geopolis: a journey through the history of the planet between the stages of its biological evolution. Here you can see living fossils preserved after millions of years. The area also contains a shark sector that has been enriched with hammerhead fish pups since May 2008.
Aquapolis: Here we explore the life of the deep oceans-Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, as well as the coral reefs of the Mediterranean and Red Sea. Thanks to this area, you can find fish, sponges, corals of all the oceans of the world.
Venoms: this is an area dedicated to snakes and exotic animals from around the world. A journey through history, art and legends. Animal poisons, mineral poisons, plant poisons, historical and mythological rooms. At the end of the trail you will see a cartoon that tells about the toxic effects of poison on the human body.
Sounds of the sea: interactive paths between the sea of sounds. The underwater world is far from quiet, where you can hear the melodies of shrimps, whales squealing, sharks whispering, etc… here you will experience the thrill of nature’s delicate symphonies! In this area you will have a unique experience, a real “Fish Concert”!
Conquest of the Seas: a multi-sensory adventure path, travel back into the history of the seas and be guided by the voice of an old sailor and history professor. You’ll travel a dangerous journey, sailing to the Caribbean with the pirate Blackbeard and to the Americas with Christopher Columbus ….
Useful Information
Cattolica Aquarium is open every day from April 1 through September 17
From September 18th through January on weekends only.
Office hours:
April 1 through June 19 and August 31 through September 20: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 20 through August 30: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2019 prices:
– Adults: € 20,00
– Children (under 1 meter and under 11 years old), over 65 years old, accompanying a disabled person and military personnel: € 16,00
– Children (up to 1 m): free of charge
– For persons with disabilities: free of charge
