Our Animals
From the Ocean Floor to the Desert Sand!
Welcome to the ultimate coastal cast! Here at St Andrews Aquarium, our cliffside home is packed with surprising residents from every corner of the globe. Whether you want to come face-to-fin with our native sharks, giggle at our mischievous meerkats, or marvel at our jewel-colored frogs, there’s an unforgettable encounter waiting for the whole family. Dive in and meet the wildest family in Fife!
Argentine Horned Frog
The Jungle Gobblers
Known affectionately as the "Pacman Frog," these South American amphibians are masters of camouflage with an appetite to match! See if you can spot our round resident hiding in the soil.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Green Tree Python
The Canopy Camouflagers
Look up! Wrapping tightly around the highest branches, these bright green snakes are ultimate masters of disguise in our tropical zone.
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.
Meerkat
The Desert Detectives
Step into the sand and meet the most curious family in Fife. Our mischievous meerkats are always on lookout duty and love seeing who has come to visit!
Poison Dart Frogs
The Bright & Brilliant Jumpers
Small, spectacular, and completely mesmerizing! Discover the vibrant colours of these tiny tropical frogs as they hop around their lush jungle habitat.
Red-Footed Tortoise
The Colourful Cruisers
Spot the bright red and orange scales of these South American reptiles! With their beautifully patterned shells, these tortoises can move surprisingly fast across the forest floor.
Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula
The Brilliant Burrowers
Step right up to see one of the largest spiders in the world! Discover the surprising truth behind their fearsome name and see if you can spot them in their jungle burrow.
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.
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!
