BLUE REEF AQUARIUM

Blue Reef Aquarium, one of the family-friendly places to visit in Portsmouth, is a wonderful attraction that takes its visitors on an enthralling undersea safari. It has over 40 displays showing a wide range of aquatic creatures and a giant tropical reef tank. The aquarium also hosts entertaining and informative events and programs throughout the year.

Blue Reef is a chain of public aquariums in England that are located in five different cities. Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth is located on Clarence Esplanade overlooking the Solent Strait. It is the home to more than 40 living displays that feature various species of marine creatures like tropical fish, sharks, ray fish, lobsters and sea horses. There are three exclusive zones in the aquarium – Solent Seas featuring rays and starfish from British waters, Tropical Treasures exhibiting the beauty of the oceans and Freshwater Fun hosting turtles and amphibians.

What is even more special about the Blue Reef Aquarium is that it has a huge ocean tank in the centre with underwater tunnels where you can watch the reef fish closely. The aquarium hosts numerous events like feeding sessions and lectures as well as kids’ birthday parties for a unique experience. You can buy souvenirs and gifts like jewellery, toys and stationery to take back home at the gift shop.

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Highlights

• Visit all three exhibit zones of Blue Reef Aquarium – Solent Seas, Tropical Treasures, and Freshwater Fun where you can see a multitude of marine species nurtured in their natural habitat.
• Take part in the behind-the scenes tour of the aquarium and become a junior aquarist for the day taking care of the fishes and preparing food for them under the guidance of a senior aquarist.
• Participate in the daily feeding schedules, fun events and educational programs about aquatic biodiversity.