Animals in the City
The Paris Aquarium is dedicated to showcasing the world's different marine ecosystems. But it also introduces visitors to domestic species. The latter are very much a part of our everyday lives, and populate our cities.
Petting pool:
The petting pool lets you touch koi carp and learn more about their domestication.
There are 5 species of domestic fish: koi carp, goldfish, fighting fish, guppy and danio.
A goldfish can live for about 15 years
The top-selling fish is a koi carp at 1,600,000 euros "
" Since 2016, the Aquarium de Paris has been taking in goldfish that private individuals can no longer look after: this is the goldfish refuge.
On the recommendation of its scientific advisory board, the Aquarium de Paris has withdrawn the term "refuge", which implies that the animals may be returned to private homes. The goldfish are now housed in the Rakuen area, which means rest and fulfillment in Japanese.
New regular residents
Not a week goes by without the Aquarium welcoming new fish. Individuals can drop off their pets every day between 10am and 12pm, 2pm and 4pm, preferably outside weekends, directly at the Aquarium reception desk. There, the animal is taken care of by teams of aquarium biologists, who advise the former owner on the care to be given to the fish. A goldfish transfer attestation form must also be completed. This is a regulatory obligation that cannot be waived. For this reason, the Aquarium cannot return the goldfish to a private individual. After 40 days' quarantine, the fish joins its fellow fish in the display tanks.
There are 5 species of domestic fish: koi carp, goldfish, fighting fish, guppy and danio.
There are 5 species of domestic fish: koi carp, goldfish, fighting fish, guppy and danio.
A goldfish can live for about 15 years
The top-selling fish is a koi carp at 1,600,000 euros "
Address
Aquarium de Paris
5 avenue Albert de Mun
75016 Paris
The Aquarium de Paris is open daily from 9:30 am to 7 pm, except on July 14. Last admission is at 6pm. Open on Saturdays until 9pm. Last admission at night is 8pm.