SeaQuarium Weston-Super-Mare

The Weston-Super-Mare SeaQuarium was opened in 1995, and was placed upon the first seaside pier to be built in Great Britain for over 85 years. Situated on the beach, the aquarium is surrounded by 3 miles of sand along the coast of Somerset, with panoramic views across the estuary of Wales.

The centre contains an amazing underwater tunnel, providing visitors with a closer look into the depths of our oceans. With sharks, rays and other creatures swimming gracefully past, just inches away. It doesn’t stop there, with over 25 displays throughout the aquarium, visitors can see the beauty and terror of the oceans creatures, from the severn estuary to the wonders of the rainforest rivers.

Our ray zone features an open top display that allows visitors to take a closer look at these graceful creatures as they swim to the surface. You will also have the opportunity to gaze underwater, as the sides of the display are made of a see-through moulded material called acrylic.

Live presentations occur at intervals throughout the day, as do our feeding demonstrations. Please listen for the show announcements.

Be amazed……by our weird & wonderful creatures!

EvoZone -
See some of the distant relatives of the creatures that made the first steps onto dry land after millions of years of evolution. Learn about our Lungfish – the closest living relative to the first land vertebrates, can you spot our Horned Frog? What about our lizards and turtles? Watch and learn more about how all of these creatures have adapted to their surroundings!

Before you reach the next zone, you will get a sneak peak of the Ocean Depths Zone that awaits you, and have a look into our Fish Hospital as we treat any new arrivals and care for any poorly fish we may have!

Freshwater Zone -
Have a glimpse into the wide variety of habitats found around our rivers and the fish that live within them.

Tropical Reef Zone
Marvel at the carnival of colours where Pufferfish, Seahorses, Lionfish, Moray Eels and many more other tropical species all live in their natural habitats. Also featuring many of the characters from “Finding Nemo”. Come along and see the weird & wonderful creatures that live within our miniature tranquil reef. Daily feeding demonstration occurs at 11.30am everyday!

Dr Cods
Want to learn more about our amazing oceans and some of the creatures that live there? Would you like to know how anemones catch their dinner? Why do Crabs have shells? Where do Starfish live? Dr Cod has all these answers and many more.

Once again, you have another opportunity to view our Ocean Depths Zone, step into our specially designed walk-in-window and really feel like you are deep beneath the surface as our British Marine creatures swim all around.

Ray Zone -
Come along and see our beautiful, fascinating and friendly British Marine Rays and their friends within our open ray exhibit.

Rainforest River Zone
You don’t have to go to the Rainforests of the World to see the mysteries of these mighty rivers – we’ve brought them to see you! Including the infamous Red Bellied Piranhas within a cylindrical exhibit, walk all the way around and watch as these fearsome predators watch you! This year a brand new exhibit has been specifically constructed and introduced to display our newest additions - Freshwater Stingrays! Come and see these beautiful rays within our Rainforest themed Zone and learn more about these wonderful landscapes that are slowly being destroyed. Also featuring the stunning Snake Neck Turtles, Glass Catfish and many, many more.

Crustacean Cove
Come face to face with the bizarre world of Crustaceans. Meet the home stealing Hermits, the Lively Lobsters and many, many more wonderful creatures.

Ocean Depths Zone -
Your journey ends within our Ocean Depths Zone, walk through our spectacular underwater tunnel featuring an amazing array of British Marine creatures. See up close the worlds most proficient predators, the Sharks and our graceful Rays and other fascinating creatures that can be found around the British Isles swimming all around you!