Ocean Exhibit

Explore the ocean

Imagine being able to see some of the most spectacular creatures found in the world’s oceans, without having to get wet or leave dry land! Here at Blue Planet Aquarium’s Ocean exhibit, you can do just that. Home to an incredibly spacious tank and our very own underwater tunnel, a trip to Blue Planet isn’t complete without seeing this exhibit.

What is it?

What is the Ocean exhibit?

Home to a 4 million litre tropical display, the Ocean exhibit is the perfect place to see some of the world’s sea creatures up close. Filled with colourful fish, fascinating rays and even sharks, the Ocean exhibit really does showcase some of the most incredible animals.

What’s more, you can Immerse yourself in the aquatic world to learn more about life in the Caribbean reef. You can walk through our underwater tunnel to see these sea creatures from all angles as they swim above and alongside you.

What's it like?

What's it like at the exhibit?

The Ocean exhibit aims to replicate life amongst the Caribbean reef, with saltwater with a temperature of around 26 degrees. Creating a tropical climate for our species to thrive, this exhibit brings species from Central and South America to right in front of your eyes. The species you find here thrive in this kind of environment, mimicking their natural habitats in the world’s tropical seas.

Walking through the underwater tunnel gives you the chance to experience a 360 view of our sea creatures, so take your time and follow the tunnel to see how many species you can spot!

Select an animal

Sharks
Southern Stingray
Honeycomb Moray Eel
Regal Tang
Black Saddleback Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Porkfish
Queen Triggerfish

Sharks

You’re in for a real treat at the Ocean exhibit because it’s home to one of Europe’s largest collection of sharks. This includes:

Sand Tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus)
Zebra sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum)
Brownbanded Bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum)
Blackchin Guitarfish (Glaucotegus cemiculus)
Black Tip Reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus)

The exhibit

Who would enjoy the exhibit?

With the Ocean exhibit being home to some of the most majestic sea creatures, it’s a real treat for anyone who loves the ocean and fish. The exhibit gives you the chance to see some of these fish up close, so whether you’re older or younger, it’s an incredible opportunity to walk along sharks and other fish and see them in even more detail.

Together, the underwater tunnel and Aqua Theatre give you an awe-inspiring insight into ocean life that simply can’t be missed on your next visit to Blue Planet Aquarium.

Accessibility

We have strived to make the Ocean exhibit as accessible as possible. Our underwater tunnel and Aqua Theatre are both wheelchair-friendly, but please feel free to get in touch ahead of your visit if you have any questions or concerns.