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“sea life”(47 reviews)

“feeding times”(22 reviews)

“couple of hours”(52 reviews)

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Jim H

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Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

The electric eel needs more space!!!

Rather depressing and generally poor value for money. You don’t need longer than 45 minutes. The main tank is quite nice, but all else isn’t great. The electric eel was very sad to see as he/she needs more space. Probably ok for young children.More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Jim H

Hi Jim Thank you for your concern about our electric eel however no need to worry - our zoo vets are happy with the size of her enclosure as this resembles her natural environment.This species naturally inhabits shallow river outlets and swamps in order to...More

helenwX863FJ

Cardiff, United Kingdom

62

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A littke disappointed

First time here, aquarium was clean, only time we saw staff is when we walked in! Children under 3 are free to go in adult prices were 15 pound each, which I thought was a little pricey considering what was there and that we were...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Jemjem B

Bristol, United Kingdom

114

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Why is this place so expensive?

I took my little girl here today for the second time after her constantly asking to go, I begrudgingly agreed, and I knew I shouldn’t have. I remember the entree prices being extortionate, but thought seeing as we visited the zoo last week and paid...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Jemjem B

Hi Jemjem, Sorry to hear that you didn't find the aquarium to be good value for money on your visit. We recommend spending as long as you can within the displays to really appreciate the different creatures that can be seen. We've got over 40...More

Wraxall_Travellers

Bristol, United Kingdom

832149

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great Place for Kids

Not a large place, so easy to take children round. Talks available from the keepers is worth seeking out too.

Date of experience: January 2019

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geneen m

Bristol, United Kingdom

83

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Very Nice Day Out

Had a lovely afternoon with my grandson who loves fish. I was really surprised how big it really was, they also had a feeding time table, that was very interesting to see. I do think the price is quit high especially if you have a...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank geneen m

Hello Great to hear that you had a great time making memories with your grandson. We make use of our space well with the winding walkways in our botanical houses so we're glad to hear you enjoyed them too! Hope to see you again soon,...More

273beve

Bristol, United Kingdom

6

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Pleasantly surprised

I visited for the first time last month and was pleasantly surprised by how much is actually here as I was expecting it to be small. We visited midweek so it was very quiet and allowed us to explore at our own pace (I imagine...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank 273beve

Hello, Great to hear that you found some time to explore the aquarium slowly and take it all in. We always recommend spending time to really engage with the animals rather than walking through at a fast pace as our animals get up to all...More

Bmoore96

1

Reviewed 12 January 2019 via mobile

Family trip!

What an awful place! We took our two young boys for what we thought would be fun day out and it was rubbish! Took us 25 minutes to walk round look at everything and chase after the kids. We paid £30 for ourselves to be...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Bmoore96

Hello Sorry to hear that you only stayed inside for 25 minutes - we would agree that it can be an expensive trip if you're not taking it all in. We have over 40 different displays (and even more windows into the largest tanks) so...More

alwilts90

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

99

Reviewed 8 January 2019 via mobile

Interesting but not worth the entry fee

The aquarium itself is very interesting, with a range of different areas covering tropical to local marine life. There isn't a great deal of hands on things for kids, however we took our one year old and with a lunch break got around it with...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank alwilts90

Hello Thank you for taking the time to review your visit. We're glad to hear that you found the aquarium interesting - there's a lot to explore and get involved in. We've got a packed calendar of events this year for our 10 year anniversary...More

Christine O

Abertillery, United Kingdom

6722

Reviewed 7 January 2019 via mobile

Lots to see

Very well laid out. Lots to see. Some of the tanks and fish that they have are very impressive Lots of very interesting information doted around. Lovely walk ways with unusual plant. Great couple of hours looking around. Very wheelchair friendly. Only downside I thought...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Christine O

Hi Christine Thanks for your review, great to hear that you enjoyed your visit. It's great to see reviews mentioning our plants as our horticulturist works hard behind the scenes designing new displays and planning stock rotations with the seasons. We'll pass along your comments...More

A3303XQpaulh

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

1707590

Reviewed 4 January 2019 via mobile

Good value

Bristol aquarium has kept up with the changes in displaying fish. The glass tunnel everyone had now.i say the first one in Aukland in the late 80s. There is plenty of room here so not letting the crushes stop children and disabled seeing everything. There...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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Shauna C

If I am bringing my two year old do I select the 3-13 option or not include one? I'm confused

5 September 2017|

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You don't have to pay for children under 3.

Naylyan

How much is the ticket per person? Adult or child?

31 May 2017|

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Hope this helps: Standard (13 yrs+) £14.75 (Standard Admission) £13.28 (Online Price) Junior (3-12 yrs) £9.75 (Standard Admission) £8.78 (Online Price) Child Under 3years Free (Standard Admission) Free (Online... More

Stevebuster

Hi do you have concessions for foster carers

12 March 2016|

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Hi Stevebuster, Thank you for your question. At the current time we do not offer any reduced concession rate for foster carers, only for full-time students with an NUS card, over 60s, and people with disabilities (who may... More