Did you know? Exploris is Ireland’s largest aquarium! Located between Newtownards and Portaferry in County Down, Northern Ireland, the aquarium boasts several hundred marine and freshwater species! A great idea for a family activity!
Exploris welcomes sea enthusiasts all year round, and for the price of £7.50 offers you the chance to enter an unsuspected universe, where seals, sea lions, jellyfish, rays, clownfish and sharks evolve in enchanting settings! A magical world that should enchant young and old alike, and make everyone aware of the need to respect the marine world!
The aquariums are magnificent and very well maintained, and the information provided on each species will make you an expert on the subject!
And don’t miss a few animations, including real-time feeding of sharks and other large fish (including a magnificent moray eel!). The luckiest kids will even get to stroke an octopus, or hold a starfish in their hands!
Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
in Portaferry, Northern Ireland, Portaferry (County Down) - Northern Ireland
54.381615, -5.548739
daily, 10am to 5pm0
Check the opening hours and admission requirements before you leave, especially during peak season or on Irish public holidays.
£7.50 / adult – £5.00 / child
