Our Blog
We hope you enjoy reading about Bristol Aquarium news, display updates and behind-the-scenes stories. For more information on a particular news story please contact the aquarium office on 0117 929 8929.
Ask the Aquarium: Festival of the Fishes
August 16, 2018
Bristol Aquarium is a centre for education, leisure and entertainment. Visitors are inspired by a whole range of things on a visit and drop questions to us in a box so we thought it was important to share a selection of these answers with everyone.
New Wreckfish dive into Bristol Aquarium’s Sunken Shipwreck!
August 9, 2018
Bristol Aquarium has introduced a brand new species of deep sea fish to its displays this week. The blue-grey Atlantic Wreckfish, also known as Stone Bass, have distinctive spines that run along their bodies and a large mouth with a protruding jaw.
Kids for a £quid is BACK at Bristol Aquarium
July 31, 2018
Families can make the most of the holidays with a special discount at Bristol Aquarium, be quick – before it swims away!
New shiver of Sharks arrive to the City Centre of Bristol!
July 26, 2018
This week, Bristol’s city centre Aquarium, has welcomed three new tropical sharks to it’s collection. Visitors to Bristol Aquarium can see three juvenile Japanese Hound Sharks in their new forever home. There are two females and one male, currently 80cm in length they will grow to be around 1.5metres long!
Small but Mighty Sharks: Size Isn’t Everything!
July 20, 2018
When it comes to sharks, everyone is fascinated by the size and power of these sea predators, and the little guys are sadly forgotten. Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, and these species prove that small sharks are just as fascinating as their larger relatives.
