LOW-ALCOHOL BEER’S A SURPRISE HIT WITH AQUARIUM’S SLUGS AND SNAILS Garden staff at Bristol Aquarium have been carrying out an alcohol test to try and solve their slug and snail problems. The Harbourside attraction has a large glasshouse which is home to a wide variety of exotic plants as well as a giant recreation of … Continued
A pair of European fire salamanders are settling in to a new home at Bristol Aquarium. Aquarists at the Harbourside attraction are hoping the brightly coloured amphibians, which are found throughout central and southern Europe, will eventually form a breeding pair. Noted for their extraordinary markings, which vary from individual to individual, the fire salamander … Continued
A baby sea turtle, which was washed ashore in the storms on a Welsh beach, is recovering at Bristol Aquarium. The tiny loggerhead turtle, which has been nicknamed ‘Stormy’ and measures just 17cms in length, was spotted stranded by a member of the public at Freshwater West in Pembrokeshire. The man, who was out with … Continued
Visitors to Bristol Aquarium are being invited to come face to face with some real river monsters as part of the February Half Term activities (Saturday, February 15th- Sunday, February 23rd). Giants of the Amazon is a fascinating exploration of the amazing aquatic wildlife, showcasing some of the most awesome Amazonian species; from the infamous … Continued
Staff at Bristol Aquarium are being inundated with questions about the city newest star ‘Chris the crocodile’. The Harbourside attraction has been contacted throughout the day by people querying if they are missing a large reptile. Following a spate of alleged sightings and the posting of a number of purported photos of the crocodile online, … Continued
Bristol Aquarium is enjoying a mini baby boom with the arrival of more than 50 tiny freshwater Central American fish. The black and white striped zebra cichlids started breeding at the Harbourside aquarium earlier this month – much to the delight of aquarists. Found throughout much of Central America, the fish is also known as … Continued
Bristol Aquarium’s glasshouse is creating its own floral corner of the Caribbean, thanks to a donation of Jamaican plants. The plants and flowers were donated by Bristol resident Pearl Quashie-Williams, who has been growing them in her Eastville home for years The plants, including Jamaican Thyme, prickly pear, wax plant, spider plant and Christmas cactus, … Continued
A shoal of bizarre needle-like fish that spend their lives standing on their heads is the latest attraction at Bristol Aquarium. The shrimpfish – close cousins of the seahorse and sea dragon – swim in synchronised groups with each fish in a vertical position with its snout pointing down. The fish, which can reach lengths … Continued
A New Year stock-take with a difference is taking place from Saturday January 11th to Sunday January 12th at Bristol Aquarium with their own version of a ‘fishy census’. In January staff undertake a comprehensive count of all their residents and this year they’re inviting visitors to help spot and record the number of certain … Continued
Bristol Aquarium’s shoal of giant catfish are enjoying a selection of special festive treat in the shape of spirulina mince pies. The giant South American freshwater fish have all been rescued by the Harbourside aquarium, after either being dumped or outgrowing their tanks. Curator Dan de Castro decided to provide them with their own Christmas … Continued