Enjoy our variety of blogs featuring all our favourite animals here at Bristol Aquarium, plus a few more that you can learn more about in the wild!
Together we can be educated to help steer the conservation of our waters and share them safely with some incredible animals.
10 Octopus Facts You Won’t Believe
What has eight arms, a large bulbous head and a soft body? If you guessed the octopus, you’d be correct!...
Bristol Aquarium celebrates its 15th year on the harbourside this November
It's our 15th birthday at Bristol Aquarium in 2024! Here's everything we'll be doing to mark the occasion...
What is a Garden Eel?
You could easily mistake these tiny, straw-like creatures for seagrass if you weren’t paying close attention – but this species...
Reviewing the Anatomy of a Starfish
Starfish are remarkable sea creatures for many different reasons, but their anatomy is definitely something that makes them stand out...
Terrapin Fact File
Bristol Aquarium is home to a whole host of fascinating creatures, and despite being an aquarium, some of those creatures...
10 Great Facts About Groupers
Groupers are a remarkably diverse group of fish that have fascinated aquarists for years. With over 160 different species, these...
Enjoy a Relaxing Sensory Experience at Bristol Aquarium
A day out with friends and family is all about creating memories to look back on for years to come...
How Deep is the Ocean REALLY?
Pardon the pun, but it’s almost impossible to fathom just how deep our seas and oceans are. Sure, advancements in...
Everything You Need to Know About Rainforests
Earth is home to the most diverse landscapes that we’re aware of anywhere in the universe, with a range of...
Can You Guess the Sea Creature?
You might think that you would recognise any number of sea creatures based on their appearance, but here at Bristol...
How to Draw a Seahorse: 6 Easy Steps
Seahorses are often described as the least fish-like fish because of their poor swimming skills, horse-shaped heads and prehensile tails...
Do Fish Fall in Love?
We know that fish have a whale of a time swimming around all day eating food but we weren’t sure...
From Stingrays to Skates: Exploring Different Ray Species
One of the most unusual creatures found in the world’s waters, rays make for some highly fascinating marine life. Dating...
How to Create a Calm Garden Atmosphere at Home
Outdoor or in, there’s nothing like a touch of greenery to help create a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Even if...
The Greatest Mythical Creatures of the Sea
We all know that the seas and oceans of the world are full of beautiful, weird and wacky creatures that...
A Guide to Taking Care of Your Local Beach
Visiting your local beach is a great way to spend the day, but it’s so important to make sure you...
National Animal and Environmental Days You Should Know
The calendar is filled with national awareness days, and days to celebrate or raise awareness of certain causes – some...
6 Exciting Easter Crafts to Do as a Family
As Easter quickly approaches, you might find yourself scrambling for ideas of how to keep the family entertained. Luckily for...
What is an Electric Eel?
Electric eels are fascinating creatures native to the freshwater ecosystems of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America...
Meet the Jellyfish that Lives Forever!
In the vast depths of the world’s oceans, a creature with an extraordinary ability silently floats, captivating the curiosity of...
Sea Snake vs Eel: What’s the Difference?
Throughout the world’s oceans, there is a diverse range of sea creatures that have are adapted to survive in the...
How Do Sharks Use Their Senses?
Apex predators are animals that are at the top of their respective food chains. Examples of apex predators include tigers...
What is a Sea Urchin?
The ocean is home to an incredible amount of different creatures, from the fish we all know and recognise, to...
7 Facts about Port Jackson Sharks
Sharks are some of the oldest creatures that inhabit the earth, dating back over 450 million years. Because of this...
Fish that Are Poor Swimmers
Some fish can’t swim very well – how’s that for a paradox?! That’s right, as absurd as it may sound...
6 Fun Facts About the Japanese Banded Houndshark
When you think of sharks, you might have an image in your head from a certain Spielberg film. A ferocious...
October Half Term Writing Competition!
Are you ready to dive into some Halloween excitement? Search no more! 🎃👻 We’re delighted to present a thrilling opportunity...
Everything You Need to Know About Blind Cave Fish
One of the most important senses an animal can have is the ability to see. It helps to navigate space...
Happy World Octopus Day!
World Octopus Day is an annual celebration that invites us to delve into the mysterious world of octopuses. At Bristol...
15 Facts About Atlantic Wreckfish
The Atlantic wreckfish (Polyprion americanus),or stone bass as it’s perhaps more commonly known, is a large species of deep-swimming fish...
Animals that Find a Home in Sunken Ships
From the Atlantic seaboard to the wilds of Australia’s Pacific coast, the world’s oceans are strewn with shipwrecks – remnants...
Everything You Need to Know About Eels
These slippery creatures are mysterious, shadowy fish that are recognised for being more snake-like. If you don’t know much about...
Dinosaurs Let Loose on Bristol’s Biggest Cinema Screen at Bristol Aquarium: Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Screening
Join us at Bristol Aquarium for a celebration of Jurassic Park’s 30th Anniversary! 🦖 On Friday 1st September, immerse yourself...
6 Facts You Need to Know About Piranhas
Despite the horror film from 1978, piranhas are one of the world’s most misunderstood fish. Part of the Serrasalmidae family...
Do Octopuses Have Bones? Hydrostatic Skeletons Explained
The octopus is a fascinating creature, both inside and out. From its unique number of arms and three hearts down...
Teaching Kids About Conservation
Conservation has long been a hot topic, with increasing importance placed upon getting it right and changing the future for...
The Biggest Fish in the World: Whale Sharks
Massive, majestic, mighty – few superlatives do justice to the magnificent whale shark. These colossal animals are, as you may...
From the Screen to the Sea: Discover the Fish from Finding Nemo
Few movies – especially animated ones – capture the beauty of our seas and oceans quite like Finding Nemo. This...
Can You Name the Scientific Names of Bristol Aquarium’s Animals?
Scientific names aren’t there just for marine biologists to show off their knowledge about the animals. So, what’s the point...
Things to do in Bristol for Families: Rainy Day Edition
Here’s our complete guide on things to do in Bristol for families when it’s raining (which can be quite often...
Celebrating Fintastic Friday: Advocating for the Protection of Sharks
In the depths of the world’s oceans, a majestic predator glides through the waters, often misunderstood and unfairly feared. Sharks...
Top Sea Creatures in Disney’s Underwater World – The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a beloved 1989 Disney animated film that tells the story of a young mermaid named Ariel...
Our new Fish Cam series has landed!
The Fish Cam has landed in our Coral Seas Tunnel! As you’re being mesmerized by the beautiful array of creatures...
Seahorse Short Film
We hope you enjoy this short film showcasing one of the weirdest groups of fish that inhabit our oceans –...
The Prehistoric Ruler of the Sea: The Megalodon
The Megalodon was a brilliant creature that is well known for being the ruler of the sea. This predator is...
Piper the Porcupine Pufferfish!
Here at Bristol Aquarium, Piper the Porcupine Pufferfish (Diodon holocanthus) is settling into its new home! Piper has been in...
Undersea Fantasy at Bristol Aquarium
Join us this February half-term and embark on an Undersea Fantasy! 🧜♀️ Enjoy a mythical day of fun this February...
“Attack on Sorpe Dam” Film World Premiere – Saturday May 13th 2023
“Attack on Sorpe Dam” is based on a true story of an event set within the context of the RAF...
Alicia Hayden’s ‘Untamed’ makes a splash at Bristol Aquarium!
Award-winning wildlife artist Alicia Hayden makes a powerful statement at Bristol Aquarium. Untamed, started on Thursday 8th of December. Visitors...
Tips to have a greener Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! While Christmas fills many people with joy, it can be a time...
Come and meet our Creepy Creatures
Spooky Seas is in full swing at Bristol Aquarium this October Half Term. If you swim on down to the...
A fin-tastic first date
Bristol Aquarium has been voted by Bristolians as the top place to go on a first date! The online dating...
New animal alert – Axolotl fun!
New animal alert! Bristol Aquarium have welcomed a new exhibit to its Edge of the Rainforest zone. Born at one...
Summer Holidays at Bristol Aquarium
Summer Holidays at Bristol Aquarium...
The UK’s Most-Streamed Kids Movies Revealed
This year, kids have spent more time in front of screens than ever. With schools closed and many outdoor activities...
Elated to be opening our doors once again!
On Monday 17th May, we will be re-opening our doors to welcome visitors and members once again! Following a turmoil...
Bristol Aquarium’s Café and Shop Re-opening!
We are pleased to announce we’ll be opening our café and shop from 12th April! In line with government guidelines...
Re-Opening Plans
Bristol Aquarium has experienced extended closure in line with the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic 2020/2021. Following the release...
Bristol Aquarium Loans a Fever of Cownose Rays
A fever of three Cownose Rays (Rhinoptera bonasus) has been introduced to the tropical display at Bristol Aquarium. The female...
What happens to fish during a lockdown?
From crabs to clownfish, all of the animals here at Bristol Aquarium are accustomed to having hundreds of visitors every...
Bristol Aquarium Once Again Temporarily Closed
Bristol Aquarium must sadly close its doors again in response to Bristol being put back into tier3 on 26th December...
Christmas Gift Ideas with Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium is home to thousands of marine-life from across the world’s waters; from brightly coloured tropical fish to the...
Second Temporary Closure for Bristol Aquarium
Wednesday 2nd December 2020 Update: Bristol Aquarium will remain closed following the England Lockdown as Bristol enters tier 3 of...
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: 12 Easy Changes You Can Make
A day doesn’t pass without mention of the environment at the moment, and for good reason. But as stories flood...
10 Amazing Fish You Can Keep as Pets
Thinking of building an aquarium at home? Perhaps your youngster is pleading with you to get a goldfish? While there’s...
Captive Breeding: What Is It and Why Is It Vital for Conservation?
Around the world, many zoos, aquariums and conservation facilities are investing significant time and money into captive breeding – helping...
All About the Giant Pacific Octopus
The largest species of octopus found in our seas, the average Giant Pacific Octopus measures about 16 feet in length!...
A Timeline of Ocean Exploration: Great Voyages and Discoveries
For centuries, man has been fascinated by the sea, and even today, our oceans continue to hold enduring appeal. Since...
Bristol Aquarium breeds an army of endangered frogs!
Bristol Aquarium has successfully bred over 20 endangered Phantasmal poison frogs (Epipedobates tricolor). This is an important conservation breeding as...
Bristol Aquarium is o’fish’ally Open!
Following 103 days of closure, on Saturday 4th July Bristol Aquarium opened its doors to welcome visitors once again and...
Bristol Aquarium is getting ready to re-open!
The team at Bristol Aquarium are working hard behind the scenes to get ready to safely re-open our doors under...
New Species Identified and Named After Iconic Bristol Landmark
The zoological team at Bristol Aquarium have identified that the collection’s turbot is a never-before catalogued species. During the current...
Bristol Aquarium Closes Temporarily In Response to COVID-19
Bristol Aquarium Closes Temporarily in Response to COVID-19 As a precautionary measure and in an effort to protect the health...
Coronavirus Statement
Bristol Aquarium would like to reassure visitors that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all...
Bristol Aquarium displays a cute young pufferfish!
Bristol’s city centre aquarium has a new, young pufferfish on display for visitors to see. The Starry Pufferfish (Arothron stellatus)...
The Monsters Of The Sea
Did you know that, even with all the technology that we have today, we have more knowledge of space, than...
#UnderTheLens Photo Competition
Put your camera skills to the test by taking part in our #UnderTheLens photo competition. Get involved for the chance...
Giant Grouper at Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium has added a giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) to their coral seas display for the first time.The giant grouper...
Settling in for Winter…
Here at Bristol Aquarium we’ve updated our Talks and Feeds schedule, as well as changing our Opening Times for the...
What’s going on at Bristol Aquarium this October Half Term?
Looking for things to do in Bristol at Halloween and October Half Term? As ever, we’ve got you covered at...
The Creepiest Creatures you’ve ever seen!
As part of our A’scare’ium event this October half term at Bristol (running from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3...
Bristol Aquarium sadly loses popular puffer fish
Bristol Aquarium’s popular white spotted puffer fish (Arothron hispidus) has sadly passed away...
Life of Rays Guide
Raising an array of rays There’s nothing like a little ray of sunshine to brighten your day. Well, how about...
Final goodbye to much loved Californian Leopard Shark
Bristol Aquarium is sad to report its resident Californian Leopard Shark, Georgie has passed away this week. The Leopard Shark...
H2WOAH: 10 Amazing Facts About Water You Need to Know
You may know that water is the one resource we can’t live without, but there’s actually a whole lot more...
Call out for unwanted toys for octopus training!
Bristol Aquarium is asking the public for donations of unwanted hard plastic toys for their giant Pacific octopus to play...
10 Amazing Jellyfish Facts for Kids
Is your little one obsessed with jellyfish? We can relate. Jellyfish are among the most intimidating and intriguing creatures of...
Celebrate Your 10th Birthday at Bristol Aquarium
Celebrate Your 10th Birthday at Bristol Aquarium: Competition T&Cs Make your child’s birthday one to remember with a party at...
Could you observe fifty hours of fish footage for science?
Bristol Aquarium discovers how Artificial Floating Islands can help create habitats for fish Bristol Aquarium is currently hosting a PhD...
Bristol’s Pirate History
Bristol’s bloodthirsty history of piracy… Bristol and the South West was home to some of the most famous and ruthless...
Bristol Aquarium invites visitors to take stock
Our annual stock-take is taking place this weekend (Saturday January 19 to Sunday January 20 2019) with our own version...
Bristol Aquarium’s ugliest fish gets a female friend!
A new female has joined Bristol Aquarium’s male Atlantic Wolffish (Anarhichas lupus) which is arguably one of the ugliest fish...
Endangered Ray Species Welcomed to Bristol Aquarium
Two juvenile undulate rays (Raja undulata) have taken residence in Bristol Aquarium’s nursery tank to raise awareness of endangered species...
When Life Gets Creepy Under the Sea: Creepy Underwater Creatures
Do we really know what’s beneath the surface of the deep blue sea? It’s not all cute, forgetful Dorys and...
New ‘baby’ Octopus goes on display at Bristol Aquarium
A new Giant Pacific Octopus has gone on display in Bristol. Aged just over 6 months, the octopus is a...
Half Term at Bristol Aquarium
It’s not just Halloween taking over this month as SCARY CLAWS and SPOOKY TOURS comes to Bristol Aquarium this half...
Going Zero Waste – How to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Social media and the news might be waging war against packaging but it’s hard to believe when you walk down...
Farewell to Bristol Aquarium’s Incredible Octopus
Bristol Aquarium has very sadly had to say goodbye to Luna, the giant Pacific octopus. After laying her eggs and...
Back to School: How Schools Can Be More Eco-Friendly
The start of a new school year can feel like the best time to start afresh and think about the...
Octopus lays hundreds of eggs at Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium’s giant Pacific octopus has laid hundreds of tiny eggs on the window of her display tank for visitors...
Seahorses: Creature Case Study
Known as the most romantic creatures in our oceans (and possibly more romantic than us humans), there are 40 different...
How Bristol Aquarium conserves water and how you can too!
We are proud to help raise awareness for WaterAid! If you take clean water for granted, you’re not alone. Many...
Ask the Aquarium: Festival of the Fishes
Bristol Aquarium is a centre for education, leisure and entertainment. Visitors are inspired by a whole range of things on...
New Wreckfish dive into Bristol Aquarium’s Sunken Shipwreck!
Bristol Aquarium has introduced a brand new species of deep sea fish to its displays this week. The blue-grey Atlantic...
Kids for a £quid is BACK at Bristol Aquarium
*PLEASE NOTE THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED – OFFER WAS VALID UNTIL 02/09/2018* Families can make the most of the...
New shiver of Sharks arrive to the City Centre of Bristol!
This week, Bristol’s city centre Aquarium, has welcomed three new tropical sharks to it’s collection. Visitors to Bristol Aquarium can...
Small but Mighty Sharks: Size Isn’t Everything!
When it comes to sharks, everyone is fascinated by the size and power of these sea predators, and the little...
Shark Species Found in the UK
Don’t be fooled by the famous sharks you see on the big screen – their fearsome reputation is actually...
Why You Should Say “No!” to Plastic Straws
The UK and the US use a combined total of 550 million plastic straws each DAY – and unfortunately it’s...
Sea-Creature Sculpture Competition
Feeling creative? We’re putting it to the test this International Recycling Day! To help raise awareness of the troubling amount...
10 Fascinating Facts About Rays
Like many aquatic creatures, there’s more to rays (batoids) than meets the eye. With more than 600 different species around...
How to Plan Your School Trip to an Aquarium
Although we humans have only dipped our toes when it comes to marine exploration, we have already discovered so much...
Ask the Aquarium: Sharks in All Sizes
Ask the Aquarium Bristol Aquarium is a centre for education, leisure and entertainment. We share our knowledge of the oceans...
10 Fascinating Facts About Rays
Like many aquatic creatures, there’s more to rays (batoids) than meets the eye. With more than 600 different species...
How to Make Your Weekly Food-Shop More Ocean-Friendly
It’s hard to imagine the extent to which our weekly shop affects the environment, but the collective impact of our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The 5 Most Incredible Things an Octopus Can Do
One of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures, octopuses have continually amazed scientists around the world due to their many spectacular...
Explore the Ocean: What Lives in a Coral Reef?
A coral reef is an underwater eco-system that is composed of a large number of corals. Corals are living creatures...
5 of the Largest Creatures Living in Our Oceans
An estimated 50-80% of all our planet’s life is found beneath the ocean surface, and the oceans actually contain 99%...
Pull Your Most Fintastic Pose to Enter Our #BAFishFace Competition
Here at Bristol Aquarium, we love exploring the fantastic underwater world. Whether we’re marveling at the fancy features of puffer...
Grab Our ‘Kids for a £quid’ Offer Before it Swims Away (Summer 2017)
Please note this offer is for 2017 and has now expired. Come join us a Bristol Aquarium this summer for...
5 Facts About Sharks (We Bet You Didn’t Know)
Sharks are amazing creatures, and so much has been discovered about them in recent years. Despite their ferocious reputation, these...
5 Things You Can Do to Help Take Better Care of Our Oceans
The vast increase in waste and pollution around the globe is having a devastating impact on the environment. But this...
Endangered Species – What Do You Know?
There are many animals around the world that are classed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as...
World’s Largest Octopus Species has Arrived!
This week a giant Pacific octopus, the world’s largest species of octopus, has made Bristol Aquarium its new permanent home...
Celebrate H-2-WOAH with Bristol Aquarium this May Half Term
Head to Bristol Aquarium and immerse yourself in the wonders of water at H-2-WOAH this May half term. The harbourside attraction will...
Get sugar smart this Easter with Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium has created a new sugar display to reveal how much sugar is hiding in your collection of eggs...
Dive into the Deep this Easter!
Bristol Aquarium is hosting submarine celebrations this Easter holidays from Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 April 2017 with extra hands...
Welly Washing Fun at Bristol Aquarium
This weekend Bristol Aquarium is hosting Wendy’s Welly Wash Weekend and is giving 15% off to any full paying visitors...
All female team of scientists at Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium employs a team of four full time and two part time female aquarists. To celebrate National Science Week...
ENDANGERED DART FROGS BORN AT AQUARIUM
ENDANGERED DART FROGS BORN AT AQUARIUM Delighted aquarists at Bristol Aquarium are celebrating the arrival of dozens of rare phantasmal poison...
MERMAIDS’ TAILS AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM
Visitors to Bristol Aquarium will be able to come face to face with real life mermaids and sea monsters over...
BRISTOL AQUARIUM INVITING VISITORS TO TAKE STOCK
The annual stock-take is taking place this weekend (Saturday January 14 to Sunday January 15) at Bristol Aquarium with their...
AQUARIUM TO HOST CITY PREMIERE OF THE ‘MOST IMPORTANT FILM OF OUR TIME’
Bristol Aquarium is to host the premiere of ‘A Plastic Ocean’ on Thursday, 19 January – described as the most...
Spectacular Window Unveiled
Bristol Aquarium is delighted to announce the renovation work on the main native marine display is now complete. As a...
FESTIVE FISH ADD XMAS SPARKLE TO AQUARIUM
It’s not just the staff at Bristol Aquarium who are getting ready for Christmas – now it would appear even...
Seahorses show their true colours as they settle into new surroundings
A sextet of seahorses are undergoing dramatic colour changes as they settle in to their new home at Bristol Aquarium...
Christmas gifts for all
Struggling to find that perfect gift? Treat your friends and family to a memorable time at Bristol Aquarium. Plus there are...
AQUARISTS SERVE UP MINCE PIE TREAT FOR FISHY RESIDENTS
Aquarists at Bristol Aquarium have been hard at work creating some special marine-themed mince pies for their fishy residents. Staff...
SEVERED STARFISH LEG GROWING A NEW BODY
A severed spiny starfish leg is growing itself a new body at Bristol Aquarium. Aquarists discovered the detached leg in...
Walking Shark Ambles into Bristol Aquarium
A bizarre species of tropical ‘walking’ shark has arrived at Bristol Aquarium. The epaulette shark gets its name from the...
SKELETOR EEL ADDS EXTRA BITE TO AQUARIUM’S HALLOWEEN EVENT
A suitably spooky skeletor eel is making its first public appearance at Bristol Aquarium in the run up to Halloween...
BATTY FISH THAT THINKS IT’S A FLATWORM
Bristol Aquarium’s newest arrival is perfect for Halloween – it’s a baby batfish that thinks it’s a poisonous flatworm. The...
AQUARIUM’S A SUCKER FOR WORLD OCTOPUS DAY
Bristol Aquarium is to celebrate World Octopus Day with a weekend of special events and activities (Saturday, October 8th –...
THREATENED BABY RAYS THRIVING AT AQUARIUM
A sextet of endangered thornback rays, which were born at the start of the year, are thriving at Bristol Aquarium...
EELS ENJOYING NEW BOLT HOLES AT AQUARIUM
Aquarists at Bristol Aquarium have created a purpose-built display filled with holes to accommodate a group of metre-long moray eels...
GIANT LOVE-NESTS FOR COURTING CLOWNFISH
Giant living anemones are providing a colony of clownfish at Bristol Aquarium with some luxurious new accommodation. The fish, which...
AQUARIUM WARNS BIG FISH ARE A GROWING PROBLEM
Aquarists at Bristol Aquarium are urging people to take care when purchasing exotic fish species. The warning comes after the...
BRITAIN’S FUNNIEST FISH AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM
A shoal of bizarre-looking lumpsucker fish has gone on display at Bristol Aquarium. Half a dozen of the fish, which...
BRISTOL AQUARIUM SHOWCASES LIFE STORY OF FILM STAR FISH
Bristol Aquarium is highlighting the real life story of the fish which inspired the new ‘Finding Dory’ film. The Harbourside...
Daily Talks, Feeds and Activities!
To The Beach! Summer 2016 There is so much to do this summer holidays at Bristol Aquarium. Check out...
Aquarium Lobster set to be a radio star
A lobster from Bristol Aquarium is set to star in a national radio broadcast next week. ‘Satsuma’ a bright orange...
New Arrival: Bamboo Shark
:: BABY BAMBOO SHARK GETS NEW HOME AT AQUARIUM :: A tropical shark which outgrew its tank in a Worcestershire pet...
Blue lobster twin
Shell shocked by lobster ‘twin’! Staff were a little shell-shocked this morning and thought they were seeing double when they discovered Charlotte, our bright blue lobster...
Jeremy Wade Live
Jeremy Wade Live 2016: Behind the Scenes of River Monsters Photo Exhibition WHEN: Wednesday, February 10th 2016, 12pm & 3:30pm...
Fishy stock take
Annual stock take Our annual stock-take is taking place from Saturday January 9th to Sunday January 10th at Bristol Aquarium with...
River Monsters exhibition
River Monsters exhibition to open at Bristol Aquarium River Monsters #WhatWeSee From Friday 27 November images from ITV’s hit series...
Giant eels
New shipwreck home for giant eels A quartet of giant conger eels are setting in to their new shipwreck home...
Ghouls lead spooky tours
Visitors to Bristol Aquarium will be able to experience ghoul-guided Spooky Torchlit Tours after dark on Friday, October 30th. Accompanied...
Horrible fun!
Horrible half-term fun at Bristol Aquarium! Visitors to Bristol Aquarium are being invited to take part in a...
Four octopuses!
AQUARIUM TO SET ‘IQ TESTS’ FOR QUARTET OF OCTOPUS A quartet of curled octopus is to be set a...
Deadly Scorpionfish
Deadly ‘seaweed’ with fishy sting it the tail A bizarre-looking venomous fish which disguises itself as seaweed has...
Millennium Car Park Closure
Due to a fire that broke out in the nearby Millennium Square car park it will be temporarily closed until...
Exotic Jellyfish
Exotic new jellyfish spotted at Bristol Aquarium An exotic new species of jellyfish has gone on display for...
Giant snails
Aquarium adds giant snails to Botanical House A quintet of the world’s largest species of snail has gone on display...
Baby sticklebacks
Bristol-born stickleback babies go on display More than a dozen captive-bred stickleback babies have gone on display in a special...
Sid storms it
Shipwrecked Sid goes down a storm at aquarium Younger visitors enjoyed sea shanties and storytelling sessions with ‘Shipwrecked Sid’ at...
Mermaid success
Mermaid Monday a big success at Bristol Aquarium Visitors to Bristol Aquarium were mesmerised by two magical mermaids on Monday...
Summer fun
There’s an action-packed programme of special events and activities taking place throughout the summer at Bristol Aquarium. Visitors will be...
Water Museum
Aquarium samples added to travelling museum Samples of water from Bristol Aquarium have become the latest additions to an extraordinary...
Luxury Pad
Luxury pad for Rubber Frog and Crocodile Skink A rubber frog and crocodile skink have been given a luxurious new...
Aquasnaps exhibition
NEW AQUARIUM EXHIBITION AIMS TO INSPIRE ‘AQUA SNAPPERS’ A new exhibition featuring the work of photographer and aquarist Jake Graham...
Going Mobile
Bristol Aquarium will hitting the streets with their mobile rockpool during the Festival of Nature at the weekend (June 13th-14th)...
Going Deep Blue
Bristol Aquarium will be showcasing some of the marine world’s most impressive inhabitants as part of their new ‘The Deep...
Spiny lobsters
Quintet of spiny lobsters have arrived! A rare type of lobster which is normally found in the Mediterranean has gone...
Top 5 eggs!
As it’s Easter we’ve egged on our aquarists here at Bristol Aquarium to come up with their Top Five Favourite...
Marathon challenge
AQUARIST TO TAKE ON MARATHON CHALLENGE FOR MARINE CHARITY An aquarist at Bristol Aquarium has been using her daily tours of...
Extreme diver joins team
An extreme cave diver who has spent the last three months exploring under the ice in Antarctica is the new...
Easter Eggs-travaganza!
From baby rays and newborn seahorses to eggs-traordinary shark egg-cases and a special live guest appearance from members of the...
Elsa book star!
AQUARIUM’S GIANT OCTOPUS TO BECOME SCI-FI STAR A giant octopus from Bristol Aquarium is set to have a starring role on...
Mermaid’s spotted!
Visitors to Bristol Aquarium will be able to come face to face with a pair of real life mermaids over...
Apple Snails
A trio of apple-sized snails are settling in to their new home at Bristol Aquarium after being donated by a...
SEXY SHRIMPS!
SEXY SHRIMPS ON SHOW AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM A quartet of ‘sexy shrimps’ has gone on show at Bristol Aquarium for the...
Fishy Census
** AQUARIUM COMPILES FISH-LIST FOR NEW YEAR STOCK TAKE ** A New Year stock-take with a difference is taking place...
Santa’s sprouts’ treat
Santa Claus paid a surprise visit to Bristol Aquarium to deliver some unusual gifts in the shape of Brussels sprouts...
Jelly babies
Bristol Aquarium is awash with dozens of juvenile jellyfish. The horde of moon jellyfish, known as a ‘smack’ were donated...
Merry Fish-mas!
There’s a fun-packed programme of festive themed events and activities taking place at Bristol Aquarium over the Christmas Holidays (Saturday...
Starfish stampede
Bristol Aquarium is awash with close to a century of spiky starfish. The five-legged invertebrates have been donated to the...
COMPETITION: Name baby shark
Bristol Aquarium is inviting visitors to come up with a name for their newly-arrived baby catshark. The tiny shark, a...
Hermit crab ‘twin’
Hermit crab ‘twin’ leaves staff shell-shocked Shell-shocked staff at Bristol Aquarium thought they were seeing double when they discovered Herman...
Deeply Creepy at Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium is inviting visitors to enjoy a Deeply Creepy experience during the October Half Term Holidays (Saturday, October 25th...
Fish undergoing sex change
Visitors to Bristol Aquarium are having the unique opportunity of watching a fish change sex before their eyes. The rarely-seen...
Lionfish take pride of place
A pride of venomous lionfish has gone on display at Bristol Aquarium. Six of the brown and white striped fish...
Aquarium crabs prove prickly customers
A septet of spiky spider crabs has gone on display at Bristol Aquarium. The impressive-looking crustaceans were transferred to the...
Marketing Manager swaps palace for plaice
Bristol Aquarium has appointed a new Sales and Marketing Manager as part of its ongoing development plans. Postgraduate Sarah Moore...
Fin-tastic Fishy Photo Competition!
AQUARIUM INVITES VISITORS TO CATCH FISH ON CAMERA We’ve launched a digital photographic competition to mark National Camera Day which...
Endangered frogs born at aquarium
Delighted aquarists at Bristol Aquarium are celebrating the arrival of dozens of rare phantasmal poison frogs – believed to be...
Shark Week
VISITORS INVITED TO GET THEIR TEETH IN TO SHARKS’ WORLD Visitors to Bristol Aquarium will have the chance to immerse...
Smack of Jellyfish
SMACK’ OF JELLYFISH AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM Bristol Aquarium is awash with dozens of jellyfish as part of a captive breeding...
Slugs Snails and Beer!
LOW-ALCOHOL BEER’S A SURPRISE HIT WITH AQUARIUM’S SLUGS AND SNAILS Garden staff at Bristol Aquarium have been carrying out an...
Aquarium hopes Salamanders will get on like a house on fire
A pair of European fire salamanders are settling in to a new home at Bristol Aquarium. Aquarists at the Harbourside...
FEED AMAZONIAN GIANTS AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM
Visitors to Bristol Aquarium are being invited to come face to face with some real river monsters as part of...
TOPSY TURVY WORLD OF BIZARRE SHRIMPFISH
A shoal of bizarre needle-like fish that spend their lives standing on their heads is the latest attraction at Bristol...
AQUARIUM COMPILES FISH-LIST FOR NEW YEAR STOCKTAKE
A New Year stock-take with a difference is taking place from Saturday January 11th to Sunday January 12th at Bristol...
CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR CATFISH
Bristol Aquarium’s shoal of giant catfish are enjoying a selection of special festive treat in the shape of spirulina mince...
MERRY FISHMAS AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM
There’s a fun-packed programme of festive themed events and activities taking place at Bristol Aquarium over the Christmas Holidays (Saturday...
‘SANTA CLAWS’ THAWS OUT AFTER BIG FREEZE
A giant crab which spent five days in a fridge is making a miraculous recovery at Bristol Aquarium. The huge...
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