2 million litres of water and over 40 pools where you can discover the giants that populate
the Loire, as well as all the iconic species from rivers and oceans throughout the world.

 L’espace amazonien
(Amazon area) where caiman crocodiles rule the roost over
piranhas,

The incredible sound and
light show presented by
electric eels,

 An exceptional tour in a specially-designed
setting aimed at all the family for exploring,
having fun and wondering at the marvels
of nature.

 The Silurium en nocturama :
Observe these «monster» catfish from the
Loire in a presentation that is unique in
Europe and where the day/night cycle has
been reversed to enable you to watch the
animals in activity.

 All the diversity of the Loire’s aquatic life is revealed to us, from its source to its estuary :
From the minnow weighing just a few grammes to the sturgeon measuring over 2 metres in
length, the entire cast of the great wild River is on display.

 The Cabane du naturaliste (naturalist’s
hut), an area for playing, touching,
discovering, feeling.

 A 15 metre tactile pool where tame
fish come to you to be stroked!

 A 30 metre tunnel where perch, pike
and other exceptionally large sturgeon
swim all around you.

 Orinoco Rays and other multicoloured species.

The oceans reveal their
wealth of curiosities with
their coral formations
and Seahorses, not to
mention Moonfish and
other Barracuda from the
Caribbean.

 Worldwide first : Sharks in Touraine ?
The Australian Bull Shark, Port Jackson Sharks and other Black Spot
Sharks live in a pool through which you can walk inside a 15 metre tunnel.
They enjoy life so much here that our pair of White Spot Sharks has
already given birth to three healthy youngsters.