What’s On

Thu 14th February 2019 - Sun 24th February 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Join us for several workshops based on ‘Our Resourceful Ocean’

Mid-Term Fun

Mon 18th February 2019 - Fri 22nd February 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Swim on down to Exploris Aquarium to start your mid-term break. Lots of fun filled activities for all the family!

Shark & Skate Tagging Training Course

Thu 28th February 2019 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Calling all sea users! Learn how to safely tag our endangered sharks, skates and rays, and to record much-needed information for our conservation efforts.

St. Patrick's Day

Sun 17th March 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

On St.Patrick’s Day we have a day filled with fun at Exploris Aquarium. Join us for stacks of craic and get up close to some of our reptile friends.

International Day of the Seal

Sat 23rd March 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

As Northern Ireland’s only seal sanctuary we will be celebrating International Day of the Seal.

Easter Eggstravaganza!

Sun 21st April 2019 - Tue 23rd April 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are so egg-citied and we just can’t hide it! This Easter hip hop your way to Exploris Aquarium to take part in all our Easter egg-titives alongside our native and tropical fishy friends.

Otter MAYhem

Mon 27th May 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

You’d be Otter-ly mad to miss this event! 

World Ocean Day

Sat 8th June 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

World Oceans Day is a global celebration on 8th June with hundreds of events around the world celebrating our ocean. Join us for #WorldOceanDay

Shark Awareness Day

Fri 14th June 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Can you spot the Blacktip reef sharks at Exploris Aquarium?

Jellyfish Appreciation Day

Sat 29th June 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jellyfish have drifted along on ocean currents for millions of years, even before dinosaurs lived on the Earth. Find out more about them on our Jellyfish Appreciation Day.

3rd Birthday Bash

Thu 15th August 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

It’s our birthday and we are ready to party!

Summer Bank Holiday

Mon 26th August 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer is coming to an end but the fun at Exploris Aquarium continues…

Spooky A-scare-ium!

Sat 26th October 2019 - Sun 27th October 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dust off your broomsticks and fly down to Exploris Aquarium for our Halloween event Spooky A-scare-ium!

Reviews

Great to have the aquarium up and running again. A brilliant interactive experience with very approachable and knowledgeable staff. Thank you.

Wes Irvine

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:19:33+00:00

Wes Irvine

Great to have the aquarium up and running again. A brilliant interactive experience with very approachable and knowledgeable staff. Thank you.

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/brilliant-interactive-experience/

Great day out - lots to see and plenty of interaction. Kids loved the treasure hunt and staff were all very friendly, helpful and informative.

Ryan Bowes

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:41:39+00:00

Ryan Bowes

Great day out - lots to see and plenty of interaction. Kids loved the treasure hunt and staff were all very friendly, helpful and informative.

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/plenty-of-interaction/

Brought a 12 year old and a 9 year old to the aquarium. Both of them really enjoyed it - as did the adults. Plenty of variety to see. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Will definitely visit again.

Claire Lindsay

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:37:57+00:00

Claire Lindsay

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/really-enjoyed-it/

We had a great day and would highly recommend it. The staff were helpful and friendly too.

Joanne S D M

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-10-10T16:10:23+00:00

Joanne S D M

We had a great day and would highly recommend it. The staff were helpful and friendly too.

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/fantastic-day-out/

Excellent day out with all the family! Would highly recommend. Staff were brilliant with children. 10 out of 10...we WILL be back!

Louise McCusker

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:30:57+00:00

Louise McCusker

Excellent day out with all the family! Would highly recommend. Staff were brilliant with children. 10 out of 10...we WILL be back!

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/staff-were-brilliant/

A return visit after refurbishment. Definite improvements - could be likened to Sea Life in London - very child friendly with a 'Disneyesque' feel and music. Staff proactively engage visitors in a friendly and fun way. Thank you!

Joe Harris

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:46:26+00:00

Joe Harris

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/definite-improvements/

We took our three kids (8,6 & 3) and had a top time. Staff were great and even though it was quite busy they made a real effort to ensure all queries were answered from all the visitors.

Bernadette M

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-10-10T16:14:10+00:00

Bernadette M

We took our three kids (8,6 & 3) and had a top time. Staff were great and even though it was quite busy they made a real effort to ensure all queries were answered from all the visitors.

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/a-great-trip-for-all-ages/

We had a wonderful time, brilliant exhibits, great variety of species and an enchanting experience. Can't wait to go back again, and spend more time reading about the different species.

Marina H

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-10-19T11:08:51+00:00

Marina H

We had a wonderful time, brilliant exhibits, great variety of species and an enchanting experience. Can't wait to go back again, and spend more time reading about the different species.

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/fabulous-refurbishment/

Fantastic day out. Lovely, well thought out and designed zones. Our 3 year old loved the Halloween event and all the little treats that he was given along the way. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. Great to see the place opened again.

Patricia Mulholland

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:34:50+00:00

Patricia Mulholland

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/friendly-helpful-staff/

The seals and otters are great to see at feeding times and the tanks are full of fish, ray's and a shark. Theres even a crocodile who is small at the minute but was told he'd grow to 16ft. All in all I'd definitely recommend it for a fun day out.

Arlene McAteer

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-10-10T16:07:39+00:00

Arlene McAteer

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/a-great-day-out/

Very fun and educational, we loved all of the animals especially the beautiful seals. Had an amazing time (Halloween event) finding the clues and working out the final puzzle. Hopefully my son wins the prize. Very helpful staff - will definitely be back.

Sinead Fleming

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:43:40+00:00

Sinead Fleming

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/loved-all-of-the-animals/

Very enjoyable day. I have a 10 year old boy and a 7 year old who had lots of fun. So much to see. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Lisa Reeves

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:24:52+00:00

Lisa Reeves

Very enjoyable day. I have a 10 year old boy and a 7 year old who had lots of fun. So much to see. Very friendly and helpful staff.

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/so-much-to-see/

We had a great family day out with 2 adults, 14 year old, 5 year old and a baby. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the Halloween set up was entertaining for all. Great work Exploris! P.S. Great, friendly staff.

N. Johnston

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:36:18+00:00

N. Johnston

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/great-work-exploris/

Came with my nephew who is 1 - even at that age he loved it! Especially the fish, the low level exhibitions meant he could see from the pram which was great! The staff were all lovely and helpful! Loved it and will definitely come again.

Hannah Acheson

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:39:57+00:00

Hannah Acheson

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/could-see-from-the-pram/

The all new aquarium is absolutely brilliant...it has something for all ages! Definitely worth a visit!

WhiteRockSocks

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-10-19T11:09:33+00:00

WhiteRockSocks

The all new aquarium is absolutely brilliant...it has something for all ages! Definitely worth a visit!

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/fantastic-tourist-attraction/

The children had a real blast! Loved every minute of it from being welcomed at the entrance to the very pleasant staff helping along the way. Superb!

Jackie Branage

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:32:22+00:00

Jackie Branage

The children had a real blast! Loved every minute of it from being welcomed at the entrance to the very pleasant staff helping along the way. Superb!

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/loved-every-minute/

We were able to touch the dogfish in the first touch pool and later on the sting rays. All very friendly! We loved the Nemo and Dory type fish too.

Gillian W

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

4.0

2016-10-19T11:10:01+00:00

Gillian W

We were able to touch the dogfish in the first touch pool and later on the sting rays. All very friendly! We loved the Nemo and Dory type fish too.

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/loved-it/

We visited Exploris today with our son & granddaughter. We were very impressed with this attraction. There was plenty to do; face painting, a treasure hunt and a talk on snakes & reptiles. The staff were all very helpful.

Joyce Willis

Exploris Aquarium Northern Ireland Tourist Attraction

5.0

2016-11-10T12:26:36+00:00

Joyce Willis

https://www.explorisni.com/testimonials/very-impressed/

4.9

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