While we don’t have any butterflies here at Bristol Aquarium, our lush Urban Jungle exhibit is the perfect place to learn about the lush environments they call home. By exploring the vibrant plants in our Botanical House, you can see exactly what these fascinating insects need to survive and thrive! In this blog, we’re diving … Continued
Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the oceans are some of the most mysterious places on the planet. Holding secrets that we can only imagine, the oceans have barely been explored, but not through lack of trying. The oceans are simply so big and so difficult to explore that it would take too much … Continued
When it comes to recognisable fish, there are few more familiar than the catfish. While the term may have come to mean something else in modern language, here we’ll be focusing solely on the aquatic animal! So, if you’re hoping to learn a bit more about what catfish eat, where they live and other fascinating … Continued
Rays are some of the most unusual but fascinating animals in the sea, and like many aquatic creatures, there’s more to rays than meets the eye. With over 600 different species around the world, rays are the largest group of cartilaginous fish. Here we’ll learn some intriguing facts about these animals. What is a ray … Continued
The octopus is thought to have been around for hundreds of millions of years, and over that time, scientists have carried out extensive research on everything from their habitats to their anatomy. Here, we’re delving into the main features of the common octopus and how these adaptations and developments help them move, eat and survive. … Continued
One of the most common questions we receive from curious younger visitors at Bristol Aquarium is about the movement of the sea. It’s easy to assume waves are just for surfers or splashing about in at the beach, but they also play an important role in the survival of our marine ecosystems. In this blog, … Continued
Every living creature on Earth follows its own life cycle, including plants. Here, you can learn all about the stages in the life cycle of a plant and use our diagram to understand its growth journey from start to finish. Life cycle of a plant diagram Wondering how a plant grows? Our free downloadable Life … Continued
If you have ever looked into the waters of South America’s rivers, you might have come across a curious fish with teeth that look remarkably human. This is the pacu fish, a species often mistaken for the notorious piranha. While they share a family tree and a similar shape, the two are actually very different … Continued
The diversity of creatures found in our oceans is staggering. In fact, the oceans actually contain 99% of all the living space on Earth by volume, so it should be no surprise that the world’s biggest lifeforms reside underwater. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the size and diversity of marine life, … Continued
Is your little one obsessed with jellyfish? We can relate. Jellyfish are among the most intimidating and intriguing creatures of the marine world, so it’s no surprise that kids and adults alike find them endlessly fascinating. Take a few minutes to revel in these wonderfully weird facts about jellyfish. You might be surprised at what … Continued