Haus des Meeres - Vienna, Austria

Marine Animals

The largest fish tank in the 'Haus des Meres', contains more than 300.000 litres of seawater  and is home to whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, butterfly fishes and a sea turtle named Pappi, who has been
everybody's dating for more than 30 years.
(colourful coral reef fishes from the Indian  Ocean, corals, Mediterranean and amazing deep-water
species are just a few of the many marine animals to be found. The latest attraction is an aquarium which simulates breaking waves and enables visitors to feel like they are in the middle of the sea.

Tropical houses

Particular highlights are our two houses inhabited by free flying birds, fruit bats and monkeys.  As
there are almost  no barriers between humans and animals, a walk through the tropical houses is an
unforgettable jungle adventure.  Birds singing, monkeys screaming and the comforting sound of a
waterfall make you feel like you are somewhere else.  Both tropic houses are elaborately and
lovingly decorated with tropical plants and provide a beautiful home for crocodiles, fishes and various turtles.


Reptiles, amphibians and insects

A huge leaf cutter ant colony is another highlight of the aqua terra zoo.  Separate chambers for fungi,
food  and waste are situated on the first and second floor and are connected via 80 metres of transparent glass tubing system - a great experience for visitors. The fauna is our terrariums is
particularly diverse.
Beautifully coloured frogs and toads, tarantulas, impressive lizards and tortoises in all sizes are just a
few of many more eye catchers.
Many visitors are  fascinated by poisonous snakes or boos, distinguished by their split tongues and a
length of up to 6 metres or more.

Freshwater

Our indigenous freshwater fish section displays familiar species such as carp, pike, or wels catfish.
As a highlight, the more exotic looking Kol carps are kept in a special aquarium which allows the visitors to pet these tame and beautiful fish.

Infamous piranhas, tetras and colourful cichlids are among our tropical freshwater treasures. Because
they often have young and are graceful in appearance, the freshwater stingrays turned out to be a
constant crowd puller.

Floormap

 1  .   Snakes, saurians, leaf cutter ants

E   .   Shop, atlantic seaweed tank, indigenous fishes and Koi tank.

11.    Ocean' sky , cafe' events

10 .   Hammerhead Shark Tark,  " Remembrance from within"  Presentation - Room

 9    .Amazonian Rainforest

 9     Roof terrace - Leopard tortoises

 8     Chameleon Site, artifical dripstone height

 7     Gila Monster Site, New Guinea Paludarium, Pacific  Eye

 6     Chinese Giant Salamander and indegenous fishes

 5    Large shark aquarium and deep sea tanks

 4    Large shark aquarium, Cafe Sharky   Entrance to the Tropic house.

 3    Tropical sea life, Coral reef, Stone corals, garden eels, etc.

 2    Mediterranean sea life, tropical fresh water fishes  Entrance to the Tropic house and Crocodile
       park

Flak tower

The almost 48 metres high giant concrete structure was built in 1944 as one out of six  Flak towers a
in Vienna.  From 1957 onwards, this war relic has been filled with life and is now the only publically
accessible flak tower in Austria's capital.

View and staircase

Climbing the 192 steps up to the 35 metres high terrace is a sporty challenge worth accepting. The
300 m terrace is one of Vienna's most popular lookouts with an amazing view on the highlights of
the city.  Tickets for terrace only are available for a few Euros.  Open daily.

Ocean'sky
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The "ocean ' sky on the tower's rooftop offers a wide selection of refreshments , pastries and snacks
along with a breathtaking view of the city , friendly service and a modern feel.

Cafe Sharky

At the 4th floor you will find the self-service buffet, Sharky" with a selection of refreshments and
snacks.  A  children's play area and an Internet surf station provide additional entertainment.

Opening Hours

We are open 365 days a year
Daily from 9 am - 6 pm
Mondays    9 am - 9 pm

Feeding The Animals

For more information about our feeding hours please check our website.

Public transport       U3 (Neubaugasse), 13A, 14A, or the 57A ( each with station Haus des Meeres)

By Car               Wilpark garage situated near by reductions with a "Haus des Meeres" entrance  card.


Haus des Meers - Aqua Terra Zoo
Frtiz-Grunbaum
Platz 1 /1060 Wien

Tel:   +43 1 587 14 17

Fax:  +43 1 586 06 17

Email:   office@haus-des-meeres.at

Web:     www.haus-des-meeres.at