Aquaprad - Visitor Centre of the Stelvio National Park

Aquaprad - Visitor Centre of the Stelvio National Park

Via Croce 4/c - 39026 Prato allo Stelvio (900m a.s.l.)

Tel: +39 0473 618212 Fax: +39 0473 618213

The visitor centre of the Stelvio National Park "Aquaprad" is located in the heart of Prato allo Stelvio, and offers a special kind of experience in touch with nature. It's variety of aquariums allow th possibility to explore the unknowmn world of water close-up, providing a unique view of the local fauna of aquatic life.

The exhibitions “In the Empire of King Ortles” on the first floor, is dedicated to the National Park and particularly to the region's jewels and particularities;
“Nature Creates Nature” deals with the adaptation and strategies of plants and animals, and looks at the local geology;
“Nature Forms Humans” concentrates on the National Park’s philosophy. Focusing on the future and in particular towards the young people, investing in a new thinking of ‘close to nature’;
“Humans Form Nature” is about living with nature with double significance. On one hand improving the economic connection with nature, and on the other surviving with the natural resources of the rural and industrial world.

Through the largest panoramic windows in the basement you can observe freshwater fish in the outdoor pool. The stream aquarium cascades along it's 15 metre length and contrains all typical local species of fish, such as the brook trout and the marble trout. Interactive exhibitions offer additional information about brook, bogs and river forest.

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Aquaprad - Visitor Centre of the Stelvio National Park

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