The home of healthy tropical fish
and plants since 1975!
Located in Terre Haute, IN
812-232-7387
Live Museum
Check Out Our Live Museum
Come take some time with your family and visit the diverse animals who make Atlantis Aquatic Gardens their home. For many years we have taken in unusual critters who were in need of a home. Although we don't adopt every animal that needs a new home, we often try to help them find a home and occasionally, as space allows, we add a new unusual critter or two to our collection. When you come visit us you will see some of the beautiful Macaws and other birds who live here. On your visit, if you are lucky, you may find the birds in a talking mood, which usually brings a big smile on every face.
You will also enjoy feeding the fishes at the giant indoor koi pond and you will get a big kick out of watching the reptile displays, especially when they are feeding. If you like, you can purchase some crickets to give to the Bearded Dragon display. This is quickly becoming one of the more popular "must do" items on every visit.
We also welcome school, church, and special needs groups. If you call us at least a day ahead, we will make every effort to have a staff member guide you through our outlet. Although we don't always have a guide available, there is no charge for your group's field trip. If you have a large group, you may want to split into two groups. As you enter you will see some of the artworks given to us by kids who have drawn pictures of their favorite animal. We hope your little ones are in an artistic mood when they get home. We are happy to accept a gift of art from any youngster who would like to share an impression of their visit.
We have, over the years, been the home to some creatures not normally found in any inner city aquarium store. Although we no longer have many of the animals (lions, tigers, monkeys, etc.), we do have an African serval, an alligator, and giant tortoises. We don't sell these animals, nor do we generally recommend them as pets. These are animals which were looking for a home and have settled here with us. Some of these animals are dangerous and have needs that can be very demanding. We hope you enjoy seeing these beautiful creatures and understand that we can only care for a limited number of them. We do hope someday to be able to fulfill the dream of expanding our outdoor area to include a children's petting zoo and animal park. If you or a friend would like to help us make this dream come true please
contact Bill about sponsoring this potential endeavor.
We have many friends whom we sincerely thank for helping us create this place of wonder. Please jump in and help us keep it growing!
Animals in the Museum
- American alligator
- Giant boa constrictors
- Huge tortoises
- Family of degu rodents
- Hedgehog family
- Bird aviary
- Koi pond
- Macaw parrot
- Snowball - the dancing cockatoo and more
Call us
and let us know about your visit in advance. We'll check with our staff members if they are available to guide you through the outlet.
Admission to our live museum is free of charge.
Great place to take the kids and while we was there the birds was talking,which they thought was awesome and the girls (kids) got to pet one of the baby hedgehogs and before we left we purchased some fish for our fish aquarium. The employees where very polite!
-Jackie B.