Bristol’s biggest aquarium is also the only aquarium in the UK to feature a giant botanical house showcasing hundreds of exotic plant and tree species from around the world.
Eight themed zones take you on a fascinating journey from the British coastline through warmer waters to exotic tropical seas. From the hidden world of UK coasts, you are transported to the beautiful ‘underwater gardens’ of the Mediterranean, tropical rainforests, mangrove pools and the stunning beauty of coral reefs - home to everything from seahorses and puffer fish to living corals and tropical sharks.
You can enjoy the closest of undersea encounters in an underwater walk-through tunnel through the reef, from inside a glass cavern and via bubble-helmet viewing points.
More than 40 other naturally-themed displays reveal the sheer variety of life in the deep from giant crabs and lobsters to jellyfish. Plus you can find Nemo, Dory and all their friends!
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Conservation and Education
From breeding programmes and re-homing to husbandry research and supporting marine conservation, Bristol Aquarium is involved with a whole lot of good!
Bristol Aquarium like to tell you about it too – from talks to tours Bristol Aquarium make sure your visit is as educational as possible, you can learn all about marine life and what you can do to help keep them safe! Bristol Aquarium also offer volunteering opportunities to help enthusiasts get some hands on experience.
Open daily
Open daily from 10am
Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
Weekends 10am – 5pm
Last entry is one hour before closing.
We are open all bank holidays. The only day we are closed is Christmas Day.
Opening hours vary seasonally throughout the year.