Here at Bristol Aquarium we pride ourselves on providing conservation education through our talks, feeding shows and special activities.
Every school holidays we run special themed events with daytime activities all included in admission.
Make the most of your ticket by joining us at our 5 daily talks & feeds to discover more about the wonderful creatures of the deep and ask us anything about your favourite animals! 🐟
Find out more about our upcoming events below at the Aquarium and also in our Auditorium (additional charges may apply for auditorium or evening events where stated).
Fantasea!
15th February – 2nd March
See legends come to life this February half term as we explore all things fantastical about life beneath the waves!
From the sea, to the storybooks, and back to the sea again, so many myths originate from the aquatic world.
The unicorn tang of the Indo-Pacific ocean is known for its horn protruding from the top of its head, from which it gets its namesake. But did you know that another oceanic creature, the narwhal, is thought to be the origin of the unicorn myth?
The iconic spiralling tusks of these animals were treasured by churches and royals all across Europe during the middle ages, and were highly sought after for their supposed healing properties.
From the 15th February – 2nd March we will be delving in to stories like these, where fantasy meets fact under the waves.
From under the arctic ice to rainforest canopies, learn about habitats around planet Earth that seem like a different world.
Mythical beasts have broken through a portal from storyland, and they are escaping into the aquarium. Can you find them all?
Meet our magical mermaid, she will be in her mystical grotto between 10am and 3pm (with a short break at midday) from the 15th – 23rd February.
(Please note: our mermaid does not swim in our tanks, but will be in her grotto for meet and greets and pictures.)
Join us every day at 12 in our rear foyer to make some mad mushrooms and jazzy jellyfish at our craft workshop.
All included in your ticket!
Did you know, in Irish mythology porpoises often appear as navigators and helpful spirits?
Did you also know that you can see porpoises in the River Severn?
Daily Talks & Feeds Schedule:
Talks and feeds subject to change.
11:30am
Coral Seas
Meet the inhabitants of our Coral Reef and see how we train our rays and sharks to come to the surface for their breakfast!
12:30pm
Mon/ Wed/ Fri
UK Native Fish and Sharks
Discover more about the shark species that can be found around our own shores!
12:30pm
Tue/ Thurs/ Sat/ Sun
Seahorses
Discover more about our graceful herd of Big Bellied Seahorses from Australasia.
1:30pm
Bay of Rays
Meet our inquisitive rays and learn about how they’re actually flat sharks!
2:30pm
Amazing Amazon
Come and check out this big fish feeding frenzy – just watch you don’t get splashed!
3:00pm
Octopus
Meet our common octopus, and learn some fascinating facts about these amazing molluscs, as she get’s her dinner.
Once purchased, tickets are valid for one day of your choice within 6 months from the date of purchase.
You do not need to book a time slot or a day. We endeavour to admit all visitors and will prioritise online tickets and members on days we are at capacity but due to the nature of the attraction’s one way system this is a very rare occurrence.
Bristol Aquarium – Even Calmer Days
Our dedicated Even Calmer days create a more relaxing sensory experience for any customers who may need it. We will be turning off our music, and children’s rides to reduce any unexpected noises. We also increase our lighting in some of our darker areas throughout the day to create a more consistent sensory experience throughout the aquarium.
Join us for our Even Calmer Days in 2025 on:
Thursday 16th Jan
Thursday 6th Feb
Sunday 9th Mar
Thursday 3rd Apr
Wednesday 14th May
Sunday 8th Jun
Thursday 17th Jul
Thursday 18th Sep
Sunday 5th Oct
Thursday 13th Nov
Thursday 18th Dec
Once purchased, tickets are valid for one day of your choice within 6 months from the date of purchase.
You do not need to book a time slot or a day. We endeavour to admit all visitors and will prioritise online tickets and members on days we are at capacity but due to the nature of the attraction’s one way system this is a very rare occurrence.
