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The latest stories from the St Andrews cliffs
There is always something happening at the aquarium! Whether we are welcoming a brand-new rescued resident, putting the finishing touches on an exciting enclosure rebuild, or working with global partners to protect fragile ecosystems, this is your hub for all the latest St Andrews Aquarium news.
Mischief making iguanas top the naughty list after full ‘scale’ fight
The team at St Andrews Aquarium in Fife have had to step in to break up a full “scale” Iguana fight between their two resident iguanas
St Andrews Aquarium
Oct 17, 20192 min read
Freaky four-eyed fish a first for Fife aquarium
St Andrews Aquarium in Fife is the first aquarium in Scotland to welcome a display of rare four-eyed fish this Autumn. The shoal of 10 Anablaps
St Andrews Aquarium
Oct 17, 20191 min read
St Andrews Aquarium welcomes animal superfan to their talks team
An animal expert and passionate fan of the natural world has been appointed to join the talented team at St Andrews Aquarium.
St Andrews Aquarium
Sep 9, 20192 min read
Aquarium Residents Share a Cool Easter Treat
The resident seals and penguins of St Andrews Aquarium in Fife enjoyed a cool Easter treat today
St Andrews Aquarium
Apr 19, 20191 min read
Volunteer opportunities available
We have a couple of very exciting positions to join our animal talks and feeding presenters team on a voluntary basis.
St Andrews Aquarium
Feb 28, 20191 min read
Monkey business at St Andrew’s Aquarium
A pair of Common Marmosets are the latest addition to the recently refurbished St Andrew’s Aquarium.
St Andrews Aquarium
Dec 7, 20181 min read
St Andrews Aquarium welcomes two seals to their marine family
A pair of adventurous Common Seals have travelled from the Norfolk coast to Fife to find a permanent new home in Scotland.
St Andrews Aquarium
Jul 17, 20181 min read
12 fishy facts for back to school, with Dory & Nemo
Discover 12 fun fish facts inspired by Dory and Nemo, including regal blue tang and clownfish facts for curious kids, parents and teachers.
St Andrews Aquarium
Jul 7, 20185 min read
Return of the Mac: Six-foot mackerel statue is back at St Andrew’s Aquarium
Return of the Mac: Six-foot mackerel statue is back at St Andrew’s Aquarium
St Andrews Aquarium
Jun 6, 20181 min read
Mysterious disappearance of a six-foot mackerel statue called ‘Big Mac’
St Andrew’s Aquarium staff “gutted” by the mysterious disappearance of a six-foot mackerel statue called ‘Big Mac’
St Andrews Aquarium
May 25, 20181 min read
Baby Penguins arrive at St. Andrews Aquarium
the REAL Humboldt penguins of St Andrew’s Aquarium, and the original inspiration for the Maggie’s models, have hatched their own plans to steal the media spotlight.
St Andrews Aquarium
Mar 18, 20181 min read
St Andrews Aquarium hoping for Eggcellent Easter after completing huge winter refurbishment project
Visitors to St Andrew’s Aquarium this Easter will be the first to experience a brand-new exhibition highlighting the wonders of native marine species.
St Andrews Aquarium
Feb 17, 20182 min read
St Andrew’s Aquarium p-p-p-prepares for a Penguin invasion
Tayside residents are looking forward to this summer’s Maggie’s Penguin Parade, with a colony of colourful giant penguins set to invade Dundee and generate much press coverage.
St Andrews Aquarium
Jan 4, 20181 min read
St. Andrews Aquarium signs up as sponsor for Maggie’s Penguin Parade
Humboldt Penguins from St Andrews Aquarium’s Penguin are the real-life inspiration behind a colony of colourful giant penguins, set to invade Dundee and its surrounding landscape next summer as part of a Wild in Art fundraising event by Maggie’s Dundee.
St Andrews Aquarium
Dec 12, 20171 min read
World’s smallest crocodiles snap up new enclosure at St Andrews Aquarium
Two West African Dwarf Crocodiles have been busy making themselves at home at St Andrews Aquarium.
St Andrews Aquarium
Nov 2, 20171 min read
Red-eyed tree frogs hop into the Amazing Amazon at St Andrews Aquarium
St Andrews Aquarium have welcomed one of the world’s most famous and recognisable frogs, the red-eyed tree frog, to its newest area, the Amazing Amazon.
St Andrews Aquarium
Oct 15, 20172 min read
St Andrews Aquarium hoping for an eggs-tra special Easter
Staff at St Andrews Aquarium are waiting patiently to see if the resident Humboldt penguins will welcome some special new additions over the Easter break.
St Andrews Aquarium
Sep 26, 20171 min read
Snappy Names Chosen for Baby American Alligators
In a nationwide competition to name two baby American Alligators who arrived at St Andrews Aquarium last month has ended with 11 year old Libby Findlay triumphing and naming the snappy pair Barack and Michelle after the American President and his First Lady.
St Andrews Aquarium
Sep 7, 20171 min read
E is for Eels
Discover fascinating moray eel facts with St Andrews Aquarium, including where they live, what they eat, how they breathe and why they open their mouths.
St Andrews Aquarium
Jul 6, 20174 min read
Watch the space…Amazing Amazon coming soon!
We are currently working on a major refurbishment project to completely redevelop our Amazon room. Expect 5 new exhibits including 1 HUGE new tank!
St Andrews Aquarium
Jun 7, 20171 min read
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