The aquarium is fully accessible with ramps throughout and is wide enough for a double pushchair. You are very welcome to take your pushchair around with you or if you prefer, you can leave it at the entrance to the displays in our foyer area.
Does Bristol Aquarium have sharks?
Bristol Aquarium Sharks
Here at Bristol Aquarium we currently have seven species of shark from our tropical Leopard Shark, Bamboo Catshark and Port Jackson sharks to our native Bull Huss, Lesser Spotted Catsharks, Common Smoothounds and Starry Smoothhound sharks.
Does Bristol Aquarium have Axolotls?
You can find our new Axolotl exhibit on the upper floor next to their amphibian relatives, the poison dart frogs, in our Edge of the Rainforest Zone. Bristol Aquarium is made up of seven themed zones and is home to thousands of aquatic creatures, located on Bristol’s harbourside, right in the heart of the city.
What time does Bristol Aquarium shut?
We are currently 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). Bristol Aquarium is open everyday, including all bank holidays. We’re closed only on Christmas Day.
How long do Bristol Aquarium tickets last?
one day
Tickets are valid for one day and can be redeemed any day we are open within 6 months from date of purchase. Displays, talks and feeds are subject to change.
What aquarium has the most sharks UK?
The National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
The Atlantic Ocean tank at NMA is the deepest in the UK, and features tiger sharks, nurse sharks, lemon sharks, zebra sharks, barracuda and loads more.
What animals are in Bristol Aquarium?
Native Species
- Sea Bass.
- Gilthead Sea Bream.
- Short Snouted Seahorses.
- Cuckoo Wrasse.
- Common Starfish.
- Atlantic Wolffish.
- Atlantic Wreckfish.
What is the UK’s biggest aquarium?
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA)
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s largest aquarium, located in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth.
Which aquarium is the best in UK?
Quicklist for all the best aquariums in England
- National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth.
- Sea Life Brighton.
- National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham.
- Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park.
- Bristol Aquarium.
- Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester.
- Sea Life London Aquarium.
- The Deep, Hull.
Are there sharks in Bristol Zoo?
The Bristol Aquarium is much bigger than what you see on the outside and features more than 40 naturally-themed displays of aquatic life from jellyfish and rays to piranhas and sharks.
How long does it take to walk around Bristol Aquarium?
around 1hour to 1hour30mins
How long does it take to go around? Average visit time is around 1hour to 1hour30mins, this will of course depend on your interest in marine life. We have 40 living displays, so by spending just 90seconds at each display your visit will be one hour long.
What do you wear to a motion in Bristol?
Wear whatever you wish! However items of fancy dress may be confiscated if they are deemed to be dangerous, No Hen and Stag attire.
Does Bristol Aquarium have a giant botanical house?
We’re also the only aquarium in the UK to feature a giant botanical house, known as our Urban Jungle. You can find hundreds of exotic plant and tree species from around the world here, as well as our open-topped Rays display and Amazon pools – just watch you don’t get splashed!
What age is SeaQuest for?
ages 2-11
Children ages 2-11 are encouraged to visit SeaQuest at a discounted price. Here, they will explore life on five continents while touching, feeding, engaging, and learning about different animals from all over the world!
What happens when you’re late to the National aquarium?
What happens if I am running late for my entry time printed on my ticket? If you’re running a few minutes late, you may still enter the building after the entry time printed on your ticket, depending on capacity and queue for entry.
What time do gigs finish at the Fleece Bristol?
We generally aim to wrap up Sunday and midweek shows by 11pm as we understand people need to travel home/get up early for work, however it is possible for shows to run over either for technical reasons or at the discretion of the band and their management.
Are sharks happy in aquariums?
Tagged sharks have been known to swim hundreds of kilometres within a matter of days. This exercise and freedom is essential to their contentment. They get depressed in captivity. Great White Sharks that are kept within tanks have been known to head butt their `noses into the glass walls and lose their appetites.
Where do sharks hang out the most?
Gansbaai, South Africa (a.k.a. “Shark Alley”)
With their giant mouths and, beady eyes and razor-sharp teeth, these animals have inspired fear and admiration from many. A popular holiday resort and fishing town in South Africa, Gansbaai is also the great white shark capital of the world.
Are there tiger sharks in UK waters?
Sometimes, groups of all females or all males pair up in a school. Smaller blue sharks are sometimes prey for other larger sharks like the great white or the tiger shark (these two have not yet been spotted in UK waters).
Is there crocodiles in Bristol Zoo?
The new Bristol Zoo will also include endangered African grey parrots and critically endangered slender-snouted crocodiles. There will also be extremely rare species of West African fish which visitors will be able to see in a new underwater viewing area.
Is there a polar bear in Bristol Zoo?
A circus polar bear rescued 40 years ago and brought to live at Bristol Zoo helped change zoos forever.