Aqua Terra Zoo GmbH
The Haus des Meeres-Aqua Terra Zoo GmbH is the the operator of the same-named Zoo at the former flak tower Esterhazypark.
The target is not to meet the expectations of all visitors and international expert groups, but possibly to surpass them. Therefore we continuously try to improve the quality of the Zoo.
It’s very important for us to promote animals‘ welfare and of course, to practice it in the Haus des Meeres.
The Haus des Meeres is a member of a national zoo organisation OZO, of the european zoo group EAZA, of the european union of aquarium curators EUAC, of the world union of aquarium zoos, as well as of the VdZ - union of zoos,
The focus of the Haus des Meeres is on:
- Breeding programs
- Varied and informative zoo areas
- Guided tours with professional staff
The Haus des Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo has a security, quality and fire-safety certification. Next to those we have received the environment certificate, as well as the energy-source management certificate, on 13.05.2016.
At the moment the Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo GmbH is certified for safety, quality, fire protection, environmental management, energy management. ISO 9001 : 2008, OHSAS 18001 : 2007, TAC STANDARD 16000 : 2008, ISO 14001:2015 , ISO 50001:2011
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Employees of
Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo GmbH
Seawater department
Dr. Mag. Daniel Abed-Navandi - Kurator
Mag. Wolfgang Huber
Jacek Kmiec
Rade Ovcarov
Markus Rokop, MSc
Mario Schmid
Freshwater, Birds & Mammals Department
Mag. Michael Köck - Kurator
Paul Eckstein
Miriam Gross
Evelyn Rameder
Reptiles & Amphibians Department
Mag. Dr. Robert Riener - Kurator
Mag. Günther Hulla
Rosanna Mangione

Geschäftsführer Haus des Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo GmbH & Betriebs GmbH
michael.mitic(at)haus-des-meeres.at