Spark Their Curiosity at
St Andrews Aquarium!
Swap the whiteboard for the water! We put education right at the heart of what we do. Our tailor-made school trips are perfectly designed to support the National Curriculum while encouraging kids to ask questions, build confidence, and get excited about the natural world.
What to Expect
A Day Packed with Discovery
Every class visit to the aquarium takes your students on a journey through wildly different habitats, from the freezing local coastline to the steamy Amazon! Here is what is included when you bring your school group:
A Keeper Welcome
Every class is greeted by one of our friendly, experienced keepers for an exciting introductory talk to set the scene for the day.
Tailored Learning
Pick a specific topic to focus on that links directly to your classroom learning!
Action-Packed Encounters
Enjoy our daily animal talks and feeding sessions.
Pick Our Brains
Your students will have loads of opportunities to ask our expert keepers all their burning animal questions.
Free Roam
Plenty of free time to explore the rest of the aquarium, crawl into our 360° Reef tank, and discover the weird and wonderful creatures on display!
Ollie's Tip!
Curiosity is our favorite thing! We always encourage kids to bring their biggest, wildest questions for our keepers to answer. No question is too weird when it comes to the animal kingdom!
Curriculum Connections & Habitats
Bringing Science to Life
Our school programmes are perfect for introducing students to a range of scientific topics. We help students understand complex ideas like conservation, food chains, and habitats by seeing them in action! During your visit, your class can explore:
During your visit, your class can explore:
Scottish Sharks & Rays
Learn about native marine life and native shark species, learning to understand and appreciate them.
Cold Water Wonders
Discover the amazing creatures in our own seas and learn about the real-world impact of pollution and over-fishing.
Penguin Cove & Meerkat Manor
Dive into animal behavior! Learn the "rules" of the meerkat mob and discover the diet and natural habitat of our dapper Humboldt penguins.
Rumble in the Rainforest
From poison dart frogs to piranhas, discover why these exotic creatures are endangered and what we can do to help.
We Make Planning a Breeze!
The Teacher’s Toolkit
We know teachers have enough paperwork on their desks, so we’ve made organising a school trip as simple as possible.
Pricing & Group Sizes
Student/Teacher Admission:
£8.00 per person
Minimum Group Size:
10 people
Free Planning Trips!
Fancy a look around... without the kids? We highly recommend it! We invite teachers and group leaders to book a free pre-visit to talk things through, plan your route, and see exactly how our exhibits can complement your classroom lessons.
Essential Downloads
Need to get your paperwork sorted? Grab everything you need right here.
Download
> Full Education Brochure <
> School Visit Risk Assessment <
Getting Here
Bringing a big group? No problem! There is plenty of car, minibus, and coach parking adjacent to the aquarium at the Bruce Embankment car park, making drop-offs and pick-ups incredibly easy for your class.
Hours
Mon-Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Last Admission 4pm
Location
St Andrews Aquarium
The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AS