JC the rescued loggerhead turtle takes his next step towards life in the wild
The Loggerhead Turtle which made a surprise appearance on the Irish coastlines at beginning of 2019 is ready to make to take the next step on his rehab journey with a move into the ocean tank at Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry. This will be his last step before he makes his way back to the wild.
Exploris Aquarium team up with local O2 franchise stores
Exploris Aquarium is happy to announce that we have teamed up with MMD Communications an O2 Franchise to offer customers a further 25% off a family ticket at our three main attractions.
Can you name our unnamed seal pup…
3 new seal pups arrived at the seal sanctuary last week – Simba, Merida and a 3rd seal which is currently nameless….can you help us find a name?
Final farewell to Amphitrite, Doris and the 2018/19 Seal Season at Exploris Aquarium
On Sunday 14th July the public and the Exploris Aquarium seal rescue team will gather at Knockinelder beach, Co.Down to say farewell to grey seals Amphitrite and Doris. They have…
Exploris Aquarium celebrates the International Year of the Salmon
Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry, have created a display to celebrate and raise awareness of the International Year of the Salmon 2019. The new display features farmed Salmon on loan from the River Bush Salmon Station.
ATTENTION: Seal Pups Alert!
During June, July and August common seals will give birth to pups on beaches across Northern Ireland. If you see a seal pup this is what you should do…
Exploris Aquarium Shortlisted for NI’s ‘Best’ Small Visitor Attraction
Exploris Aquarium has been shortlisted for NI’s ‘Best’ Small Visitor Attraction in a competition hosted by Tourism NI and Belfast City Airport. Please show us your support and vote for us!
Meet ‘JC’ the rare rescued turtle at Exploris Aquarium
The Loggerhead Turtle which was found washed up on a beach in Co.Donegal is now well enough to go on display at Exploris Aquarium.
Vulnerable Loggerhead Turtle in care at Exploris Aquarium
On the early hours of Monday morning the seal rescue team at Exploris Aquarium made the 5 hour journey from Portaferry to Co.Donegal to follow up on reports of a very lost loggerhead turtle which had been washed up on the beach.
‘Seal’ you later Loki, Freya and Juno!
On Sunday morning the public and the Exploris Aquarium seal rescue team gathered at Knockinelder beach, Co.Down to say farewell to common seals Loki, Freya and Juno. They were released…
JC the rescued loggerhead turtle takes his next step towards life in the wild
The Loggerhead Turtle which made a surprise appearance on the Irish coastlines at beginning of 2019 is ready to make to take the next step on his rehab journey with a move into the ocean tank at Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry. This will be his last step before he makes his way back to the wild.
Exploris Aquarium team up with local O2 franchise stores
Exploris Aquarium is happy to announce that we have teamed up with MMD Communications an O2 Franchise to offer customers a further 25% off a family ticket at our three main attractions.
Can you name our unnamed seal pup…
3 new seal pups arrived at the seal sanctuary last week – Simba, Merida and a 3rd seal which is currently nameless….can you help us find a name?
Final farewell to Amphitrite, Doris and the 2018/19 Seal Season at Exploris Aquarium
On Sunday 14th July the public and the Exploris Aquarium seal rescue team will gather at Knockinelder beach, Co.Down to say farewell to grey seals Amphitrite and Doris. They have…
Exploris Aquarium celebrates the International Year of the Salmon
Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry, have created a display to celebrate and raise awareness of the International Year of the Salmon 2019. The new display features farmed Salmon on loan from the River Bush Salmon Station.
ATTENTION: Seal Pups Alert!
During June, July and August common seals will give birth to pups on beaches across Northern Ireland. If you see a seal pup this is what you should do…
Exploris Aquarium Shortlisted for NI’s ‘Best’ Small Visitor Attraction
Exploris Aquarium has been shortlisted for NI’s ‘Best’ Small Visitor Attraction in a competition hosted by Tourism NI and Belfast City Airport. Please show us your support and vote for us!
Meet ‘JC’ the rare rescued turtle at Exploris Aquarium
The Loggerhead Turtle which was found washed up on a beach in Co.Donegal is now well enough to go on display at Exploris Aquarium.
Vulnerable Loggerhead Turtle in care at Exploris Aquarium
On the early hours of Monday morning the seal rescue team at Exploris Aquarium made the 5 hour journey from Portaferry to Co.Donegal to follow up on reports of a very lost loggerhead turtle which had been washed up on the beach.
‘Seal’ you later Loki, Freya and Juno!
On Sunday morning the public and the Exploris Aquarium seal rescue team gathered at Knockinelder beach, Co.Down to say farewell to common seals Loki, Freya and Juno. They were released…