Bristol Aquarium welcomes new shark arrivals this Easter!
There will be some new sharks in the city this Easter as we welcome a brand new shark species and a three week event to bring people closer than ever to these fascinating animals.
Bristol Aquarium ‘over the moon’ with Moon Jellyfish breeding success
Bristol Aquarium jelly babies! For the very first time the zoological team here at Bristol Aquarium have successfully bred our Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). Read our full press release below: The city centre attraction has welcomed 45 new arrivals, born just the size of a pinhead they are extremely fragile and are being cared for … Continued
Sea Creatures for Kids: How to Bring the Ocean to Your Classroom
Our oceans are fascinating places – experts estimate that they are home to somewhere between 700,000 and 1 million different species. With water covering 71% of the Earth’s surface, our oceans remain one of the last unexplored places on the planet: a fact that grips the attention of children, whatever their age.
Ask the Aquarium: An Eel-ectric Environment
(Please note we do not have an Electric Eel anymore at Bristol Aquarium) Ask the Aquarium Bristol Aquarium is a centre for education, leisure and entertainment. We share our knowledge of the oceans to inspire the next generation of budding enthusiasts, talking about the fascinating creatures that live in our seas and the issues that … Continued
Bristol Aquarium welcomes a new General Manager with a passion for the ocean!
This week, 32-year-old Fenia Vitali has started her new role at Bristol Aquarium. As keen sailor and senior sailing instructor, she has a strong passion for the ocean.
How to Be More Environmentally Friendly in 2018
All you have to do is watch five minutes of the news to know that our planet is changing rapidly. The ice caps are melting, our oceans are filled with plastic waste, and slowly but surely we’re mining away our resources.
New pajama cardinalfish settle in at Bristol Aquarium this January
As we snuggle down in our favourite pyjamas this January, Bristol Aquarium have welcomed a new school of pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) who have settled well into their new home. These peaceful cardinalfish are a rainbow of playful colours, with orange eyes and polka-dots, they live in warm saltwater among the corals. Tamara Canalejas, an … Continued
Enjoy 20% off this Christmas Fishes…
A Merry Fishmas from Bristol Aquarium! As part of our Christmas Fishes celebrations we would like to say a big thank you to all of the people who visited us throughout 2017. Your support helps us continue all of the work that we do with some amazing creatures from successfully breeding seahorses and sharks … Continued
Ask the Aquarium: Where have the anemones gone?
Ask the Aquarium Bristol Aquarium is a centre for education, leisure and entertainment. We share our knowledge of the oceans to inspire the next generation of budding enthusiasts, talking about the fascinating creatures that live in our seas and the issues that they face on a daily basis.
Why Bristol Aquarium Is the School Trip You’ve Been Searching For
Finding the perfect school trip can be a difficult task, you have health-and-safety forms and a budget to contend with, and a group of energetic children to educate and entertain for the day. If you’re planning your next school trip, look no further than Bristol Aquarium