Barcelona Aquarium

Since its opening in September 1995, more than 14 million tourists have visited the L’Aquàrium de Barcelona. The aquarium's popularity stems from its commitment to education and conservation. You can participate in various programs, including behind-the-scenes tours and feeding sessions. 

Read on to know more about which Barcelona Aquarium tickets you should book, what to expect inside, discounts, opening hours, best deals and more.

If you are on a budget, you should consider booking the skip-the-line tickets. Along with gaining priority entry into the venue and access to all the zones in the aquarium, you can also earn a 5% cashback when you book your tickets with Headout. 

Opt for Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass which offers flexible access to over 35 popular attractions, including the Barcelona Aquarium. You can choose from 2 to 7 attractions and enjoy a 60-day validity period after first use.

Step into "Life in the Cold" and meet the Humboldt penguins! These species of penguins from South America thrive in a specially designed habitat mimicking their natural environment. Watch them waddle, swim, and interact with each other. The exhibit features informative displays about penguin conservation efforts and their unique adaptations to cold climates.

This area offers interactive games and educational exhibits for children, focusing on mammalian evolution and marine adaptations of reptiles and fish. You can also explore fossils and learn about environmental conservation.

This zone features a giant sperm whale model to discover the fascinating adaptations of deep-sea creatures. This zone showcases how marine life survives extreme conditions like darkness, high pressure, and food scarcity at depths below 10,000 meters. You'll learn about organisms with unique features such as dark coloration, flattened bodies, and highly evolved (or absent) eyes. These creatures rely on enhanced senses like smell to navigate their pitch-black world. The exhibit offers an intriguing glimpse into the remarkable resilience and diversity of life in the ocean's darkest depths.

This zone exhibits the vibrant world of tropical biodiversity. It takes you on a journey from river source to sea, split into three sub-zones: upper, middle, and lower course. You'll learn about how aquatic life changes as rivers wind their way from mountains to deltas. Keep your eyes peeled for some unique fishes like elephant fish, lungfish, arowana, neon tetras, angelfish and more.