Exotarium Oberhof, Aqua-terra zoo in Oberhof, Germany.
The Exotarium Oberhof is an indoor facility housing multiple terrariums and aquarium tanks of varying sizes containing tropical and subtropical animal species. The setup combines freshwater aquariums with terrestrial and arboreal exhibits in one continuous display space.
Achim Kempter and Hardy Köhler, who had kept terrariums since 1985, opened the Exotarium on 28 April 2000. A new section with seven aquariums followed on 1 May 2005, and in August of that year the facility received its zoo permit under the new EU directive.
The facility displays amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic animals in settings that mirror their natural habitats, creating a learning environment for visitors of all ages. Groups often visit to observe these species and develop an understanding of how they live in the wild.
The indoor spaces are accessible during regular opening hours and provide ample room for walking through the exhibits and observing the animals. Plan to spend about one to two hours to view all the displays at a leisurely pace.
The Amazon basin tank holds 40 m³, the largest in the Exotarium, with about 4,000 fish including tetras, catfish and cichlids. Seven aquariums opened on 1 May 2005, and smaller tanks show animals from Europe, Australia and New Guinea, Southeast Asia, Central Africa and Lake Malawi.
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