News - Exploris

World Ocean Day

Takes place on 30th May 2021

Spring Bank Holiday

Takes place on 31st May 2021

World Turtle Day

Takes place on 23rd May 2021

St.Patrick's Day at Exploris Aquarium

JC the rescued loggerhead turtle takes his next step towards life in the wild

Posted 17 December 2019

O2 Promotions

Exploris Aquarium team up with local O2 franchise stores

Posted 8 August 2019

The unnamed seal

Can you name our unnamed seal pup…

Posted 9 July 2019

Amphitrite and Doris seal release

Final farewell to Amphitrite, Doris and the 2018/19 Seal Season at Exploris Aquarium

Posted 6 July 2019

International Year of the Salmon display at Exploris Aquarium

Exploris Aquarium celebrates the International Year of the Salmon

Posted 13 June 2019

Steve the seal was rescued in 2018

ATTENTION: Seal Pups Alert!

Posted 28 May 2019

Vote for Exploris Aquarium as NI's Best Small Visitor Attraction

Exploris Aquarium Shortlisted for NI’s ‘Best’ Small Visitor Attraction

Posted 1 May 2019

JC Loggerhead turtle now on display at Exploris Aquarium

Meet ‘JC’ the rare rescued turtle at Exploris Aquarium

Posted 15 March 2019

Loggerhead Turtle at Exploris Aquarium

Vulnerable Loggerhead Turtle in care at Exploris Aquarium

Posted 17 January 2019

Mon-Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4pm

Quiet Sessions
Mon-Sun: 4pm – 5pm

The Craken Cafe & Restaurant closes at 4pm

General Enquiries
T: 028 4272 8062
E: [email protected]

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The Rope Walk, Castle Street,
Portaferry BT22 1NZ