We’re very excited here at Blue Planet Aquarium to announce our harem of Axolotls have a new enclosure in our Frog Zone exhibit. Due to their youthful and friendly appearance, they’re often called “water puppies”. Before you come in to meet these guys in person, lets have a look into their habitat, lifecycle and conservation … Continued
Lets Get Crafty This Half Term! Whether you’re a creative mastermind or a parent looking for some fun, crafts to keep the kids entertained this half term look no further! Enjoy a Tur-tely JAW-some day out at Blue Planet Aquarium, being mesmerised and amazed learning about our underwater world, the creatures that live there and … Continued
The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is regarded as the largest known species of Octopus. They have an average arm span of around 4m across and weigh in at roughly 50kg. They can grow even larger, with a deceased GPO being found in the wild weighing a whooping 272kg! Giant Pacific Octopus habitats Native throughout … Continued
What to expect from birthday parties at Blue Planet Birthday parties at Blue Planet really make a splash! Have up-close encounters with animals that you wouldn’t regularly meet (unless you’re an annual pass holder!) in a unique setting. We’ll break it down for you step by step! Arrival at the aquarium When you arrive a … Continued
Meet Dave. He has a very important job. He is the Curator of Blue Planet Aquarium. What is a Curator? Firstly, it might be worth us asking the question, what is a Curator? The dictionary definition is “the custodian of a collection.” That’s exactly what they do in Blue Planet. The Curator oversees the well-being … Continued
Scuba divers of Blue Planet Aquarium If you’re like me, you may be curious about what Scuba Divers in a place like Blue Planet Aquarium actually get up to. Being in the fortunate position of already working in the aquarium, I asked if I could help the dive team for a day. In this post, … Continued
Arabian Carpet Sharks Arabian Carpet Shark (Chiloscyllium arabicum) Here at Blue Planet Aquarium, we have a large variety of sharks, from our giant Sand Tiger sharks to our smaller Arabian Carpet sharks. As smaller sharks, they frequently escape attention. Often found hiding in crevices along the reef, but do not be fooled by their elusive … Continued
