Immerse yourself in a virtual world at Bristol Aquarium. Swim with sharks, whales or manta rays, take on a mermaids quest, or brave the prehistoric jungles and walk (or run) with the dinosaurs!
Our VR machine offers state of the art virtual adventures with 360 headset visuals, surround sound audio and moving seats! You can find our machine in our main foyer.
Pre-purchase your ticket through our bookings page for a discount, or purchase from our front desk when you visit.
Prices
| 1 ride – pre-purchased* | £5 |
| 1 ride | £7 |
| 2 rides | £12 |
| 3 rides | £15 |
Looking to book a birthday party or corporate event booking? We offer discounted VR tickets to birthdays and corporate events for £3 per ticket. Let us know in your enquiry to book.
Please note: Our VR adventures take between 3 – 5 minutes. A group of 30 will take approximately 40-50 minutes.
*after choosing your admission tickets on our usual booking page you can select your VR pre-purchased tickets as an additional add on our You might also be interested in… page.
6 adventures to choose from
NEW: Dolphins of the Reef
Join Marine Biologist Dr Shireen Rahimi on her search to discover why the Egyptian Red Sea holds some of the most vibrant coral reef systems in the World, whilst coming face-to-face with the incredible bottlenose dolphin species. Dolphins of the Reef explores the unique bond between a pod of bottlenose dolphins and their surrounding coral reefs, uncovering remarkable behaviour and conservation challenges
Shark Dive
Take an epic virtual adventure to Tiger Beach, a renowned destination for its crystal-clear waters and stunning coral reefs full of rich marine life. Including the majestic Tiger sharks!
This 360° visual experience, Shark Dive, complete with motion seat, immersive VR headset and captivating audio! This truly breath-taking encounter allows you to feel as though you are really there, plunging into the deep blue sea as you swim alongside these magnificent creatures. The perfect way to explore in the comfort of the zoo.
Dinosaur Evolution
Step back 66 million years – journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs, a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armoured giants defending their turf, and the mighty T-Rex at the top of the food chain. Yet, even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs, and how birds, their modern-day descendants,
It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of palaeontologists and conservationists alike.
Flight of the Mantas
The majestic manta rays of Mozambique need our help to survive. Go on a deep dive beneath the clear seas off the coast of Mozambique with marine conservationists, where you’ll swim amongst manta rays. This stunning 360° visual experience will make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world!
This ground-breaking initiative aims to raise awareness about the threats these highly intelligent creatures face and, to inspire people worldwide to help create a future where these giants of the ocean thrive long into the future
A Mermaid’s Quest
Join a young seafarer on an eye-opening journey beneath the waves in this animated educational adventure. As he explores the hidden wonders of the ocean, he uncovers the harsh realities of pollution and its devastating effects on marine life and the fragile underwater world.
Swimming with the Humpbacks
Go on a dynamic educational journey as we search undersea and in the air, following a team of marine biologists who find a pod of humpbacks to the South Pacific near the island of Tonga. Beginning with a mating ritual, we soon come upon a newborn and its mother. We see how the behaviour of the mother evolves as the calf gets older.
This is a truly immersive and goosebump-inducing close encounter with one of the largest and gentlest mammals on the planet!
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.