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Location North West
Minimum Age 12
Operating Days Weekdays Only
Duration 6 hrs
Activity Time 09:00 - 15:00
Transportation Offered as Supplement
Comment The activity is designed for a maximum of 2 persons a day
Location
North West
Minimum Age
12
Operating Days
Weekdays Only
Duration
6 hrs
Activity Time
09:00 - 15:00
Transportation
Offered as Supplement
Comment
The activity is designed for a maximum of 2 persons a day

from 75€

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+230 269 1000
Overview & Highlights
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One Day as a Biologist at Odysseo Oceanarium - Overview

Mauritius Attractions brings you this exciting One Day as a Biologist package at the largest oceanarium in the Mascarene Archipelago (and the first of its kind in Mauritius). If you’ve ever wished to know what working in an aquarium is like, don't miss this unique opportunity!

This is not your usual visit to an aquarium - instead, you will integrate with a team of aquarists and biologists for a day at Odysseo. Get ready for interactive fish handling and feeding as well as a guided tour of the oceanarium. 

Highlights of this Activity:

  • Visit the largest oceanarium in the Mascarene Archipelago, spread over 5500 m² 
  • Assist an experienced aquarist for a day
  • Enjoy an interactive animal handling and feeding session
  • Gain interesting insights into marine life with an Expert Guide
  • Learn more about the marine world with interesting info panels and peepholes
  • Explore multiple underwater universes in over 45 aquariums with over 200 colourful marine fauna and flora species
  • Enjoy backstage access to the oceanarium and join in the meeting with senior biologists like a professional

What's Included
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One Day as a Biologist at Odysseo Oceanarium - Inclusions:

  • Entrance ticket to the Oceanarium
  • Guided visit to all the Oceanarium zones & domains
  • Join an aquarist for the day and assist him/her
  • Informative and educational talk with the biologists
  • Interactive animal handling and feeding
  • Afternoon break
  • Meeting with the senior staff in biology
  • Access to the gift shop

 

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Transportation & Driver Details
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Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Car Capacities

You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:

Family Car - Up to 4 passengers
6 Seater vehicle - Up to 6 passengers
Minivan - Up to 10 passengers
About the Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organise drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights.

All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.


Meeting Point & Times
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Meeting Point:

Port Louis, North West Region

Start & End times:
Operational Days Monday to Friday 
Activity time 09:00 to 15:00
Duration 6 Hours
Odysseo Oceanarium Operating Hours 09:00 to 17:00

 


Full Description
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One Day as a Biologist at Odysseo Oceanarium - Mauritius

Get ready for an enriching experience at Odysseo, the largest oceanarium in the Mascarene Archipelago and the first of its kind in Mauritius. This package offers you the chance to be a biologist for a day and interact with aquatic animals like a real expert in the field. 

One of the cool things about working at an aquarium is the diversity of people united to provide the marine animals with a healthy environment. From feeding the fish and doing scientists' tasks to cleaning the tanks, the aquarists have a one-of-a-kind job!

Wander around as one of the staff and get ready to encounter some 200 species and 4,000 specimens of the Indian Ocean and gain interesting insights on your guided visit to the Odysseo Oceanarium. With its 5500m² of visiting domains, the oceanarium features around 45 different aquatic habitats, pleasantly hosted in 2,000m³ of clear water.

This mesmerising Oceanarium awaits you with vibrant marine fauna and flora set in a fantastic replica of the ocean - amazing panoramic views guaranteed! The different domains like Lagoon, mangroves & beaches, The Coral Reef, Inland, The Invertebrates’ world, The Open Sea and the Sub Oceanic View are dedicated to specific categories of marine life, with info panels offering further information.

Seize this one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with the animals as you handle them with care. 


Educational Awareness - Learn, Love, Protect

Odysseo’s purpose is not only to create wonder for visitors but also to awaken their curiosity and desire to learn more. We are all citizens of the ocean and it is important to understand the essential role it plays in maintaining the equilibrium of our planet!  

Click here to find out more about Odysseo's motto, “Learn, Love, Protect,” with regards to marine and environmental conservation.

Gift Shop

Be sure to mark your experience with a souvenir from the gift shop, accessible when leaving the building. There is a selection of plush toys, t-shirts, books, educational games on the marine environment, goodies, jewels, etc.


What to bring/wear
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  • Camera

  • Your lunch

  • Notebook


Food & Beverages
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Note: Lunch is not included in this package; you are recommended to bring your own.

However, if you ever need a small break or quick bite, there’s an outdoor food area with a kid’s playground, accessible exclusively to visitors of the oceanarium.


Comments & Notes
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  • Minimum age: As from 12 years old
  • Booking: Should be done at least 72hrs in advance and depends on availability
  • The activity is designed for a maximum of 2 persons a day

Note:

  • No running inside the premises.
  • No hands inside the tanks without the approval of the tutor.
  • No single-use plastics, such as bottles and bags.
  • Flash photography is prohibited inside the oceanarium.
  • The participants must remain with their tutor at any time of the day and follow the instructions.

Prices
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One Day as a Biologist at Odysseo  
Price Per Visitor  75 Euros

 


Booking Attributes

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When booking for a specific date, you will be asked to enter your preferred date for the activity, as part of the order process. This option will entitle you to reserve your place for this activity on a specific preferred time and date that best suits you, provided that you confirm the availability with one of Mauritius Attractions’ agents firsthand. Please note that in case you order any activity which takes more than 1 day, the preferred date represents the date on which you would like to start the activity.

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(Valid for 3 months)

By ordering an Open Voucher you will be able to choose your preferred date for this activity during a later stage (when you already have full knowledge of the schedule for your trip) and not during the order process. This way you benefit maximum flexibility regarding the date of the desired activity. The open voucher can be used to go on this specific activity during a period of 3 months from the date of its purchase. To learn more about the option of an open voucher, please read our Order & Payment Methods page.

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