Monday, 4 April 2011

Are you turning 20 in May like NAUSICAA? Visit for FREE!*

As part of Nausicaa’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, visitors who also celebrate their 20th birthday during May can claim their FREE ticket! This is the perfect opportunity for an unforgettable birthday experience in the heart of all the ocean treasures.

NAUSICAA, the French National Sea Experience, has something to offer the entire family. As one of Europe’s largest aquariums, NAUSICAA boasts an impressive collection of over 35,000 different species, ranging from playful sea lions and fanscinating sharks to wonderful penguins and enchanting tropical fish. Visitors can even interact with the animals in unique tactile pools or alternatively track the journey of migrating whales through the worlds oceans, all this without getting wet!

(*offer available during May 2011 only)

Monday, 21 March 2011

Nausicaa launches new ‘Islands’ Exhibition

As part of Nausicaa’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the French National Sea Experience Centre will stage a temporary exhibit, themed ‘Islands’, in 2011.

The display will focus on the importance of the preservation of many of the world’s islands in conserving animals and marine life. The exhibition will be hosted in partnership with the Small Islands Developing State Network (SIDSnet) with the aim of protecting indigenous island species and promoting sustainable development of costal environments. There will also be an accompanying multimedia presentation which aims to educate and entertain its visitors.

As one of Europe’s largest aquariums, NAUSICAA continues to raise awareness of the importance of human relations with the sea and the need to protect wildlife from loosing its natural habitat. It boasts an impressive collection of over 35,000 species and has attracted over 12 million visitors since its launch in 1991. ‘Islands’ is just one of the many surprises to look out for next year.

Nausicaa is open daily throughout 2011, except for 25 December 2011. The new exhibit will open from 15 April 2011.

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Nausicaa reopens after annual monthly closure for cleaning and updates

After its annual closure period for maintenance and cleaning, NAUSICAA; France’s Premium Sea Life Centre has re-opened and as one of Europe’s largest aquariums, continues to raise awareness of the importance of human relations with the sea and the need to protect wildlife from loosing its natural habitat. It boasts an impressive collection of over 35,000 species, two cafĂ©’s; ‘The Lagoon Tropical Bar’ and ‘The Port Bistro’, and the ‘Restaurant de Nausicaa’.

NAUSICAA has attracted over 12 million visitors since its launch in 1991 and is now celebrating its 20th anniversary, many surprises will unfold throughout 2011, for instance an exhibit called ‘Islands’ is due to open in April. The display will focus on the importance of the preservation of many of the world’s islands in conserving animals and marine life. The exhibition will be hosted in partnership with the Small Islands Developing State Network (SIDSnet) with the aim of protecting indigenous island species and promoting sustainable development of costal environments.