Meeresaquarium Zella-Mehlis
Fee required
Restaurant
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Dive into Thuringia's unique adventure world at Meeresaquarium Zella-Mehlis, home to a breathtaking 1,000,000-liter shark tank and diverse marine life.

🦈 Discover Thuringia's unique adventure world, the Meeresaquarium Zella-Mehlis, offering a breathtaking underwater journey through tropical oceans.
🐠 Experience a fascinating diversity of marine life, including sharks, crocodiles, and exotic fish, within its 7,150 sq m exhibition space.

Why Go

🌊 Explore a vibrant underwater world with unique corals, sea anemones, and diverse fish species.
🦈 Witness the impressive 1,000,000-liter shark tank, a highlight in Thuringia, featuring nurse, sand tiger, and bull sharks.
🐊 Observe various reptiles, including large crocodiles and alligators, in a separate crocodile house accessible via a bridge.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Enjoy a fully accessible and barrier-free experience, suitable for all visitors, including wheelchair users with an elevator.
🌳 Relax in the outdoor Koi-Park with three Koi ponds and a petting pond.

πŸ—“οΈ Hours

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM).
Special hours on December 24th & 31st: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

πŸ’° Cost

Adults: 16,00€
Children (4-12 years): 8,00€
Reduced (students, disabled): 12,00€
Family Cards available (e.g., 2 Adults + 1 Child: 36,00€).
Photo/Film Permit (without flash): 1,00€

🦈 Activities

Shark Feeding: Every Sunday at 2:00 PM (year-round) in the 1,000,000-liter tank.
Crocodile & Alligator Feeding: Every Saturday at 2:00 PM (April-September).
Children's Birthday Parties: Available daily by prior arrangement for groups of 5+ children (4-12 years).

🐾 Pets

Dogs permitted with muzzle and short leash (2,00€ fee).
Blind dogs enter free. Owners are liable for damages.

β™Ώ Accessibility

The adventure park is fully accessible and barrier-free, including an elevator for wheelchair users.

🍽️ Food

Restaurant 'aquamaehlis' offers 130 seats (80 in main room, 50 in separate room) and can host events.
Groups can be catered outside official opening hours by prior arrangement.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Parking is available on site, including a dedicated lot for the adventure park and access for transport buses/coaches.

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