Annual stock take Our annual stock-take is taking place from Saturday January 9th to Sunday January 10th at Bristol Aquarium with our own version of a ‘fishy census!’. Throughout the weekend, staff here at Bristol’s biggest aquarium are inviting visitors to volunteer to help spot and record the number of certain species including sharks, rays and seahorses. … Continued
River Monsters exhibition to open at Bristol Aquarium River Monsters #WhatWeSee From Friday 27 November images from ITV’s hit series and global phenomenon ‘River Monsters’ are going on display at Bristol Aquarium. The inaugural River Monsters #WhatWeSee exhibition showcases over 25 incredible photographic images from the hit series that is hosted by extreme angler explorer … Continued
Visitors to Bristol Aquarium will be able to experience ghoul-guided Spooky Torchlit Tours after dark on Friday, October 30th. Accompanied by the Harbourside attraction’s team of resident ghouls, visitors will be able to discover what happens after the public have gone home and the lights go out. Running from 6pm-9pm, each of the pre-booked tours … Continued
Horrible half-term fun at Bristol Aquarium! Visitors to Bristol Aquarium are being invited to take part in a week-long exploration of predators big and small throughout the October Half Term holidays (October 22nd – November 1st). There will be the chance to discover deadly creatures and find out who preys upon whom. A … Continued
Shipwrecked Sid goes down a storm at aquarium Younger visitors enjoyed sea shanties and storytelling sessions with ‘Shipwrecked Sid’ at Bristol Aquarium on Wednesday. Created by Michael Loader, ‘Shipwrecked Sid’ has been marooned on a desert island and is delighted to share his tall tales of the sea. Sat in his homemade shack, Sid told … Continued
Mermaid Monday a big success at Bristol Aquarium Visitors to Bristol Aquarium were mesmerised by two magical mermaids on Monday. Lily-Rose the English Mermaid and Tamara Treasure of the Sea told tales of life under the sea to nearly 1,000 visitors and made lots of new friends throughout the day. “It was a fantastic experience … Continued
There’s an action-packed programme of special events and activities taking place throughout the summer at Bristol Aquarium. Visitors will be able to help feed the fish, discover more about our fantastic frogs, come face to face with some real-life mermaids and join in the fun with Shipwrecked Sid’s storytelling sessions. All events and activities are … Continued
NEW AQUARIUM EXHIBITION AIMS TO INSPIRE ‘AQUA SNAPPERS’ A new exhibition featuring the work of photographer and aquarist Jake Graham is to go on display at Bristol Aquarium on Friday, June 12th. Featuring creatures from aquariums all over the world captured at thoughtful, surprising and beautiful moments, ‘Aquasnaps’ aims to inspire everyone to pick … Continued
Bristol Aquarium will hitting the streets with their mobile rockpool during the Festival of Nature at the weekend (June 13th-14th). The rockpool, which has its own chiller, filter and pump, will be part of the aquarium’s stand at the Harbourside festival. The mobile rockpool provides an ideal temporary home for a variety of sturdy rockpool … Continued
Bristol Aquarium will be showcasing some of the marine world’s most impressive inhabitants as part of their new ‘The Deep Blue’ event which runs over the half term holiday (May 23rd – 31st). From ocean heavyweights and colossal creatures to slimy squid and lurking legends there’s oceans of underwater fun just waiting to be discovered. … Continued