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Girl Watching Aquarium

Marine Animals

Face-to-Fin with the Wonders of the Water!

Ready to make a splash? Dive into our marine zones and discover the incredible creatures that call the ocean home. From the gentle native giants like our British Bull Huss sharks to the colourful characters of the deep reef, there is a whole underwater world waiting to be explored right here on the coast. Take a deep breath and let’s see who’s swimming by!

Tropical Fish

The Technicolor Swimmers

From the salty coral reefs to the fresh waters of the Amazon basin, discover a mesmerizing world of shapes, sizes, and spectacular colors in our tropical tanks!

A vibrant coral reef tank featuring colorful tropical marine fish, including a bright orange clownfish and a blue tang.

Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman

The Stealthy River Sisters

Meet Orinoco and Sao Francisco! As the smallest species in the alligator family, these fascinating South American sisters are masters of the underwater ambush.

A stealthy Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman resting quietly in a tropical river habitat, showing off its tough, textured skin.

Caribe Piranha

The Amazonian Chompers

Famous for their sharp teeth and powerful jaws, these South American fish are actually incredible team players. Come and watch the shoal in action!

A vibrant Caribe Piranha swimming in a tropical freshwater aquarium, showing off its distinct, powerful jaw.

Common Snapping Turtle

The Freshwater Heavyweights

Meet Gary, our resident heavyweight! With his rugged shell and powerful jaws, this North American reptile is a master of the underwater ambush.

A large Common Snapping Turtle poking its head out of the water to bask under a warm heat lamp.

Humboldt Penguin

The Dapper Divers

Say hello to our most famous residents! Watch these incredible birds zoom through the water or waddle around their cliffside enclosure.

A Humboldt penguin diving gracefully underwater in a bright blue aquarium pool.

Starry Smooth-hound Shark

The Coastline Kings

Come face-to-fin with the Starry Smooth-hound shark and discover why these native predators are the unsung heroes of the British coastline.

A beautifully patterned Starry Smooth-hound shark swimming near the rocky bottom of its aquarium habitat.

Asian Short-Clawed Otter

The River Rascals

Full of boundless energy and always up to mischief! Watch our otters juggle pebbles, dive for snacks, and splash around in their custom-built pools.

Two cute otters cuddling and relaxing together on a rocky riverbank at St Andrews Aquarium.
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