Planet Ocean Montpellier, Combined aquarium and planetarium in Odysseum district, Montpellier, France.
Planet Ocean Montpellier is a combined aquarium and planetarium located in the Odysseum district. The facility spans two floors and features approximately 400 marine species arranged across 15 themed sections, ranging from tropical reefs to polar habitats and space exhibitions.
It opened in 2008 as part of the Odysseum leisure complex with a focus on marine conservation and astronomy education. This development reflected the growing interest in public access to scientific knowledge about the world's oceans and space exploration.
The center serves as a gathering place where visitors can explore the oceans and space through hands-on experiences. The interactive zones make marine ecosystems and cosmic phenomena accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
The location is easily reached by tram line 1 to Odysseum station and remains open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM throughout the year. Plan ahead for busy periods, particularly on weekends and during school breaks.
A glass tunnel lets visitors walk beneath swimming sharks and rays while observing more than 3,500 aquatic animals. This walkway creates an immersive and close-up view of creatures that usually seem distant or dangerous.
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