Poland's Biggest Oceanarium Set To Open
The recent news that a piranha had been caught in the Vistula River (see Gazeta Wyborcza Wed 11th August) caused a wave of anxiety amongst Krakow's duck population.
''When I saw what grabbed the hook I couldn't believe my eyes'' said local fisherman Bogdan Pietrusak, adding that the Amazonian imp ''bit on a normal worm.''
However, Cracovian vet Bogumil Mikolajczyk,was quick to dispel the notion that piranhas had migrated to Poland's less than congenial waters.
''Probably someone released it into the water'' he said, hinting at a disgruntled pet owner.
Nevertheless, those fascinated by the aquatic world will be pleased to know that the biggest Oceanarium in Poland is about to open in Cracow next week (30th October).
The new Oceanarium is located on Saint Sebastian Street, a grand nineteenth century avenue that links the Old Town with the ancient district of Kazimierz.
Over a thousand fishy fellows will live in the Oceanarium, including piranhas, eels and crabs, as well as the star attraction, a shoal of reef sharks from Indonesia. Some 64,000 litres of temperate water have been utilized to accommodate these distinguished guests. If all goes to plan, the Oceanarium should open its doors this Saturday.