Dive the Oceans at The Bournemouth Aquarium
There can’t be many places where you can see creatures from the Great Barrier Reef, the Ganges and the deep sea all under one roof, but Oceanarium: The Bournemouth Aquarium has attempted to recreate each of these environments.
Bournemouth
The aquarium has a beautiful location, right next to Bournemouth beach and pier.
Bournemouth Aquarium
Inside, it is divided into areas, including the Great Barrier Reef, Penguin Beach Encounter, Otter Oasis and the Abyss.
The Sea Life
We watched as an array of tropical and marine fish swam past (including sharks, rays, eels, catfish, piranha, clownfish and pufferfish) and gazed at jellyfish, small crocodiles, turtles, lizards, otters and penguins.
Things to See
As well as the animals, Oceanarium has an underwater tunnel running under the Great Barrier Reef area,
a café with a fantastic view of Bournemouth beach,
a virtual reality shark diving cage,
puzzles, trails and educational games throughout,
and an underwater themed play area.
Visit the Oceanarium: The Bournemouth Aquarium website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Bournemouth
County: Dorset
Nearest Postcode: BH2 5AA
Opens: Daily
Adult Cost Range: From £13
Child Cost Range: From £9
Free if: Under 3 years
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat in the cafe.
Facilities: Picnic tables, cafe, snacks, ice cream, drinks, toilets and accessible toilets.
How Long We Spent There: About three hours.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.
Parking: There are car parks around Bournemouth.
Cost of Parking: We use Pavillion Car Park, which is a short walk away and costs from £1 per hour.
Animals You Might See: Tropical and marine fish, sharks, rays, penguins, moray eels, catfish, pacu, clownfish, pufferfish, lobster, jellyfish, nautilus, crocodile, turtles, lizards and otters.
Information Written: May 2016
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