Gdynia Aquarium

Gdynia Aquarium - A Tour Guide

Fancy a visit to the largest aquarium in Poland? It features 7 thematic zones.

Gdynia Aquarium - What will we see?

Of course, aquatic animals: fish, amphibians, reptiles, and crustaceans.

The tour starts from the Zostera Marina hall - it's the environment of the Puck Bay. Can you spot the hiding flounder here?

Do you know the legend about the flounder?

Why is the flounder flat?

Maybe it's because it would be more convenient to place it on a plate? Or maybe there are other reasons? ...because it was jealous According to ...

The educational room presents models of various marine animals - seemingly not very attractive, yet full of curiosities! It's worth getting acquainted with them, for example, do you know why the sunfish is called sunfish in English?

On the top floor is the Baltic Room with an amazing large model of the Baltic Sea basin!

The remaining rooms are typical "aquariums" with live animals. Here you'll encounter dozens of colorful fish, miniature sharks, predatory piranhas and moray eels, anaconda, rays, uglies, sea urchins, seahorses, jellyfish, archerfish - fish that "shoot" at insects, or fish, sharp as razors and fish that can... come out on land!

Here are some of our favorites who agreed to "pose" for a photo:

Touring Gdynia Aquarium - Practical Information

• The aquarium rooms are quite dark and small, and can get crowded and noisy during the summer season.
• Visiting with a baby stroller is theoretically possible (provided that the elevators between floors are working), but it might be tight, better to leave the stroller in the cloakroom.
• Some aquariums are quite high - you'll need to lift the little ones
• The exit from the aquarium leads through a large gift shop (you can't avoid it...)
• It's worth using the electronic guides to the Aquarium – separate versions have been prepared for adults and children!
• In the summer season – a cafe operates on the viewing terrace.
• The cloakroom only operates from autumn to spring.
• The tour route is theoretically one-way, but those interested can return to their favorite rooms.

PS. You can find more interesting places in Gdynia for children (and not only!) here:

Gdynia - museums, places, attractions for children

What to do with kids in Gdynia when it's raining or during winter? Of course, sightseeing! In the city, you'll find many attractions for children ...

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Author: marfusza
Publish Date: 2016-08-03
Last Updated: 2022-02-03