The Acquario di Livorno is home to a large gift shop, a vibrant space filled with products and items inspired by the facility's iconic animals, such as green sea turtles and the Napoleon fish.
The shop – managed by the publishing house Sillabe, active for nearly thirty years in both publishing and merchandising – features a completely redesigned layout, with modern interiors and a wide range of products: stationery, toys, plush animals, accessories, clothing, and gifts. Display areas, shelves stocked with items for children of all ages, dynamic counters with helical structures, and expansive illuminated walls allow the gift shop to blend seamlessly with the rest of the venue, offering visitors a unique and enjoyable experience.
In addition to managing the gift shop, Sillabe oversees editorial publications for young readers and produces all merchandising items. The catalogue is regularly refreshed through the work and creativity of a dedicated specialist team.
In keeping with the environmental sustainability commitment that has long defined both the Acquario di Livorno’s owner (Costa Edutainment) and Sillabe, the gift shop offers a line of plush toys made almost exclusively from recycled plastics, bioplastics, and organic and recycled materials. Thanks to this approach – focused on environmental responsibility and the production of eco-friendly items – overall plastic use has been reduced by 30%. In addition, several products available in the gift shop contribute to supporting the WFO project, dedicated to the protection and cleanup of the world’s oceans.
Sillabe was founded in 1997 by art historian Maddalena Winspeare and is chaired by Cavaliere del Lavoro Giuseppe Costa, former President and CEO of Costa Edutainment and Opera Laboratori. One of Italy’s leading companies in art-related services, Sillabe collaborates with major Italian museums and also manages the gift shop at the Acquario di Genova, likewise owned by Costa Edutainment.
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