A sunken galleon, friendly sharks, super cute seals and an Asian otter family all showcase in Northern Ireland’s only aquarium.
Located in Portaferry on the shores of Strangford Lough, your journey will begin with a focus on the lough and Irish Sea where you will get a ‘hands on’ experience as you tickle the belly of a small shark and feel the spikes on a sea urchin.
Continue to the colourful coral reefs of the Tropical Ocean and see if you can find ‘Nemo’ and ‘Dory’ before entering the smugglers cove where sharks circle above you. Return to the shores to see the endangered but playful otters and witness conservation in action in the nursery seal pens and outdoor pools. Don’t forget to explore the dark depths of the Reptile filled Rainforest where a snappy crocodile and green geckos hide.
From Belfast take the A20 through Newtownards and on to Portaferry
The Rope Walk, Castle Street, Portaferry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland