Visit : Safaripark /zoo/aquarium, Museum /discovery

PUBLIC AQUARIUM OF BRUSSELS - AQUARIST CENTRE

Address:
Avenue Emile Bossaert 27
1081 Brussels (KOEKELBERG)
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Tel.: +32 (0) 2 414 02 09
Fax: +32 (0) 2 414 02 09
Email : aquariologie@skynet.be

A public aquarium in the heart of Brussels on 1200 m²! An extraordinary journey for young and old in the aquatic environments of all continents. In discovery of fish, amphibians and invertebrates by means of 48 aquariums and aquaterrariums. The famous clown fishes and their anemone, poison-arrow and other frogs show you their best to offer you an unforgettable water show. From the North Sea to the oceans and the big African lakes, the mangroves, the Amazon, Asia... you'll have a window on nature. Certain species that are threatened with extinction or that are already extinct in their natural environment can be found in our basins, where they reproduce. Observe, understand, learn to respect nature and to be responsible.

Opening periods:

All year round 2010 (except on: Monday)
- tuesday-friday : 12:00-18:00
- school holidays : 10:00-18:00
- saturday-sunday : 10:00-18:00

Visit type: Safaripark /zoo/aquarium, Museum /discovery

Comment:

Closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Last visitors allowed at 5 pm.
Guided visits by reservation: children (min. 10 pers.) and school children (per class) € 5,- (accompanied by adults). Adults (min. 10 pers.) € 9,-.
Guided school visits from Tuesday to Friday during the school year between 9 am and 12 pm.
Personalized guided visit according to the school grade (+ educational mini guide).

Access: car park near the Koekelberg Basilica. Tram 19 with connection to underground SIMONIS. Bus 49. Possibility to drop off the groups at the central lane of the avenue E. Bossaert, in front of the aquarium.