Burgers' Ocean, Marine aquarium in Arnhem, Netherlands
Burgers' Ocean is a marine aquarium in Arnhem containing approximately eight million liters of water and featuring a large living coral reef system. The visitor path descends from a tropical lagoon through reef trenches, revealing diverse ocean environments through expansive viewing windows along the way.
The aquarium developed as part of Royal Burgers' Zoo and grew into a leading European research facility for marine life. This combination of public display and scientific work has defined its role since its establishment.
The facility carries the Burgers name from the zoo's founding family and reflects how the local institution has become a center for ocean conservation awareness. Visitors see staff caring for animals daily, making the connection between research and protection of marine life visible and tangible.
The route through the facility follows a downward path where visitors walk on level trails descending to different depths. Comfortable shoes are recommended as the visit can take several hours with considerable walking involved.
The facility houses Europe's largest living coral reef system and serves as the world's primary breeder of spotted eagle rays. These two aspects together make it an unmatched institution for marine zoology.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
