Here at Bristol Aquarium we pride ourselves on providing conservation education through our talks, feeding shows and special activities.
Every school holidays we run special themed events with daytime activities all included in admission.
Make the most of your ticket by joining us at our 5 daily talks & feeds to discover more about the wonderful creatures of the deep and ask us anything about your favourite animals! 🐟
Find out more about our upcoming events below at the Aquarium and also in our Auditorium (additional charges may apply for auditorium or evening events where stated).
World Tour!
22nd July – 21st August
🕒 Opening times every day from 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)
A Passport to the Planet
A globetrotting adventure into earth’s marine life with no snorkel needed.This summer, explore the world on our doorstep at Bristol Aquarium!
Your journey starts here…
Pick up your passport to the planet from our front desk and take a fun and educational journey around the world where you’ll discover amazing biomes, exotic animals, and fascinating plants, all within our aquarium and giant botanical house!
Plus, don’t forget to stamp your passport as you visit each bio-zone!
🌍11AM: World Tours: A New Destination Every Week!
Each week, we’ll take you on a guided World Tour to dive deeper into a different biome and region of the world!
From our chilly native waters to the lush rainforests of the Amazon, explore six unique bio-zones, each with its own special collection of animals and plants. Learn cool facts about each area and discover how these ecosystems support life in extraordinary ways.
Our tours will be exploring a different zone throughout each week of the holidays.
22nd – 27th July: Sunken Shipwreck zone 1
28th July – 3rd August: Bay of Rays zone 2
4th – 10th August: Ocean Floor zone 3
11th – 17th August: Edge of the Rainforest zone 5
18th – 24th August: Amazing Amazon zone 6
25th – 31st August: Coral Seas zone 7
🕓 4PM: Sandpit Search – Clean Up, Explore, and Learn!
It’s time to roll up your sleeves for our Sandpit Search activity! Kids will dive into a beach-inspired sandpit to learn about the things that should be there and the things that shouldn’t.
Do your bit to clean up the “beach”, uncover fascinating biofacts, and learn about how pollution and plastic can impact oceans and animal habitats.
⚠️ Spotlight on Conservation: Surfers Against Sewage
Each school holiday we choose a different charity to promote for those who want to continue their conservation journey after leaving the aquarium. This summer we are encouraging people to get involved with Surfers Against Sewage. Their Million Mile Clean is a fantastic effort made to clean up places all across the UK.
“In 2021 we had an idea. What if we could rally 100,000 volunteers to each clean 10 miles of blue, green or city space each year? To get together and feel the benefits of community spirit, being outdoors and making a difference? To pick up the trash that covers our coastlines, canal paths, bridleways and city streets? Now the biggest initiative of its kind in the UK, the Million Mile Clean is an annual action bringing Ocean Activists together to tackle plastic pollution head on.
Closely tied to the UN Decade for Ocean Science, the Million Mile Clean will run every year until 2030, mobilising 1 million volunteers to clean over 10 million miles of UK landscape.”
Find out more and get involved here
All of this and more included in your ticket.
Get ready to explore the world with us as we take off on an epic holiday full of excitement and education this summer!
Daily Talks & Feeds Schedule:
Talks and feeds subject to change.
What’s on Today?
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Coral Seas 11:30 am
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Seahorses – Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 12:30 pm
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UK Native Fish & Sharks – Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30 pm
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Bay of Rays 1:30 pm
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Amazing Amazon 2:30 pm
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Octopus 3:00 pm
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.
Bristol Aquarium – Even Calmer Days
Our dedicated Even Calmer days create a more relaxing sensory experience for any customers who may need it. We will be turning off our music, and children’s rides to reduce any unexpected noises. We also increase our lighting in some of our darker areas throughout the day to create a more consistent sensory experience throughout the aquarium.
Join us for our Even Calmer Days in 2025 on:
Thursday 16th Jan
Thursday 6th Feb
Sunday 9th Mar
Thursday 3rd Apr
Wednesday 14th May
Sunday 8th Jun
Thursday 17th Jul
Thursday 18th Sep
Sunday 5th Oct
Thursday 13th Nov
Thursday 18th Dec
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.
