Real or Fake: Can You Guess Which of These Creatures Actually Exist?
Think you know all there is to know about the deep blue? Put your knowledge of the seas to the test with our tricky real or fake ocean creatures quiz.
Our re-opening has gone swimmingly!
The o’fish’al re-opening to Blue Reef Aquarium Saturday 4th July went swimmingly and the attraction is delighted to welcome visitors once again. With all new safety measures now tried and tested, visitors big and small can enjoy the aquarium’s hundreds of aquatic creatures in confidence.
Visitor Safety Amid Coronovirus
Following government guidance, during closure Blue Reef Aquarium meticulously reviewed every part of the visitor journey and has undertaken new measures to ensure everyone has an enjoyable yet safe experience with us. Following a thorough clean of the attraction, our new safety measures on opening include: Visitor guidance on arrival Limited capacity with pre-booked tickets … Continued
COVID-19 Customer Charter – Our Health and Safety Measures
We are hoping to be open to the public soon! We want to make sure everyone has a great time as well as providing a safe environment for all our visitors and staff. To see our new health and safety measures please click on the link below: NEWQUAY COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures Customer Charter … Continued
Lockdown At The Aquarium
The team at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay have been working every day since the lockdown started to ensure the welfare of their many aquatic creatures. Daily tasks such as feeding, water changes and quality test as well as enrichment activities all have to continue as normal for the animals. The cost of feeding the … Continued
Blue Reef Aquarium Closes Temporarily in Response to COVID-19
Blue Reef Aquarium Closes Temporarily in Response to COVID-19 As a precautionary measure and in an effort to protect the health and safety of staff and visitors, Blue Reef Aquarium is temporarily closed to the public to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Aquarium will be closed to the public starting 22/03/2020. While there … Continued
Coronavirus Statement
Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay would like to reassure visitors that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all of our visitors in response to ongoing Coronavirus (COVID 19) situation. Click here to read a full statement from Company Director We want visitors to feel as safe and comfortable as possible when … Continued
Bull Huss Sharks at the Blue Reef Aquarium!
A rare coloured Bull Huss (Scyliorhinus stellaris) is on display at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium. The rusty orange creature belonging to the shark family and also known as a Nursehound or Greater Spotted Catshark, can now be seen by visitors to the aquarium in the native zone with other species found on our Cornish waters. … Continued
What amazing sea animals hide in the ocean’s great coral reefs?
Coral reefs are huge underwater structures made up from different species of coral. Famous for their wonderful array of tropical colours, coral reefs are the perfect home to thousands of oceanic creatures. Find out what sea animals you can find in our complete coral reef guide. Want to see some coral reef creatures up … Continued
Celebrating ten years since Turtle rescue at Newquay Aquarium!
This Summer the Blue Reef Aquarium celebrates its resident turtle’s ten year anniversary. The Loggerhead Sea turtle (Caretta caretta), known as Omiros, arrived at Newquay’s local aquarium ten years ago after his rescue. Rescued off the coast of Greece, the 45 plus year old turtle has been living at the aquarium ever since. Lara Heaney, … Continued