New for 2010 - Animal Encounters -
Have you ever held a Crab? Stroked a Ray? Or even held a Shark egg case?
No? then don’t miss the amazing “Animal Encounters” experience, only at SeaQuarium Weston.
The “Animal Encounters” experience offers our visitors an amazing opportunity to get up close with many of our creatures! Our Touch & Talks are open to everyone, children & adults, all are welcome to come along and enjoy this experience!
Throughout the day we have a variety of Touch & Talk encounters, from helping to feed the fish, or having the amazing opportunity to stroke one of our temperate marine rays to holding some of the wonderful rock pool creatures!
 A brief tour of the aquarium...
Be amazed……by our weird & wonderful creatures!
Here is where you will start your journey………
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!
Presentations & Feeding Demonstrations
Each and everyday we provide Educational & Entertaining Presentations throughout the day, from Seahorses and Sharks to Rockpools & Rays. Our team of Entertainers are always available to answer your questions.
At 11.30am & 2.30pm we have our Daily Feeding Demonstrations, these change on a daily basis, so check out our Touchscreens for further information on presentations and feeding demonstrations. You won’t want to miss the Shark feed from within our Underwater Tunnel!
 Facilities
SeaQ Gift Shop
You will find all your favourite gifts within our shop, from sea life stationery to a large selection of soft toys, including sharks, turtles, rays and clown fish. We offer a wide range of games, books, toys and many more for the perfect souvnier!
Driftwood Café
Enjoy amazing views of the Somerset coastline within our recently refurbished Café, offering visitors a wide selection of drinks, both hot and cold, snacks, including chips, pizza, burgers and hotdogs. And a trip to the seaside wouldn’t be the same without an ice cream! All available to either eat in or take away.
Be amazed by ALL that you will see!
Don’t forget, your ticket is valid ALL day, so you can come and go as you please!
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