Aquarists at Bristol Aquarium are urging people to take care when purchasing exotic fish species. The warning comes after the Harbourside attraction agreed to re-home a brown spot Morano Stingray which had outgrown its owner’s tank. Although the fish is still a juvenile, it had already become too large for its home aquarium. It is … Continued
Aquarists at Bristol Aquarium, are celebrating after the birth of a baby shark, with more due to hatch out soon. The tiny shark, a member of the native catshark family, is thriving in a special nursery tank at the aquarium – safely away from the attentions of its larger cousins. The tiny Lesser Spotted Catshark … Continued
A shoal of bizarre-looking lumpsucker fish has gone on display at Bristol Aquarium. Half a dozen of the fish, which have been described as Britain’s least graceful, are sharing their new home with a lone wolf fish. Juvenile lumpsucker at Bristol Aquarium It is hoped the juvenile lumpsuckers, which are part of a captive breeding … Continued
Bristol Aquarium is highlighting the real life story of the fish which inspired the new ‘Finding Dory’ film. The Harbourside attraction is home to a dozen regal tangs – the fishy inspiration for the eponymous star of the new Disney Pixar animation. Found in the Indo Pacific, regal tangs are also known as ‘palette surgeonfish’ … Continued
Bristol Aquarium is awash with dozens of jellyfish as part of a captive breeding programme for the mysterious ocean wanderers. The horde of moon jellyfish, the collective term is a ‘smack’, are part of a breeding programme for the marine predators – famed for their stinging tentacles. Moon jellyfish get their name from the four … Continued
To The Beach! Summer 2016 There is so much to do this summer holidays at Bristol Aquarium. Check out our itinerary of talks, feeds and activities to keep you and your little tadpoles entertained. Remember – your tickets allow you to come and go all day on the day of your purchase so you can … Continued
A marine biologist has collected around 600 shark eggs in a single dive at Bristol Aquarium. Displays Supervisor Olivia Orchart took the plunge to collect the egg-cases from the Harbourside attraction’s giant shipwreck display. Olivia Orchart, collecting shark eggs in the tank at Bristol Aquarium It’s by far the largest single haul of egg-cases ever … Continued
Bristol Aquarium joined forces with students from a Somerset school project to create a stunning orchid display at Hampton Court Flower Show this week. The display was part of an ongoing joint project between the Harbourside attraction and Writhlington School Orchid project in Radstock. Last year, pupils from the school helped build a permanent orchid … Continued
A lobster from Bristol Aquarium is set to star in a national radio broadcast next week. ‘Satsuma’ a bright orange coloured crustacean, which has been living at the Harbourside attraction since 2014, is to feature in an episode of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Natural Histories’ programme. The show’s presenter Brett Westwood travelled to the aquarium to … Continued
There are a couple of upcoming road closures in the Bristol City Centre area which may affect your journey to us. Please plan your route carefully and expect delays. We would advise using public transport where possible including Park and Ride facilities to minimise traffic on the roads during these times. Planned Protests – Saturday … Continued