Blue Reef Bristol & IMAX 3D Cinema

From the hidden world of UK waters, this amazing new aquarium transports visitors to the spectacular 'underwater gardens' of the Mediterranean and stunning beauty of tropical waters - home to everything from seahorses and puffer fish to living corals and tropical sharks.

Other displays reveal the diversity of the aquatic world with naturally themed mangrove, tropical rainforest and fast-moving river habitats alongside open-top tanks, caves, wooden walkways and bridges.

The centrepiece of the aquarium is the spectacular coral reef housed within a gigantic ocean display.

The reef is home to exotic species like graceful angelfish, zebra sharks, black tip reef sharks and hundreds of dazzlingly beautiful fish that use the reef like a bustling undersea city.

Enjoy the closest of undersea encounters in an underwater walk-through tunnel through the reef, from inside a glass cavern and via a massive acrylic viewing window.

There's also a programme of free daily events including entertaining talks and feeding displays as well as the awesome IMAX Cinema that will take you on an immersive 3D journey!

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