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London Aquarium - Days out in London
If you are looking for a day out in London then The London Aquarium may be of interest to you. This is a child friendly attraction and is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames and is handy for Waterloo and Westminster stations. At the time of writing the Aquarium is open between 10 am and 6 pm, seven days a week. Extended opening times are in place in summer.
The aquarium is home to some 350 different species. These are housed in around fifty different displays. The displays consist of two main tanks, plus numerous smaller ones. The two main tanks are amongst the largest in the UK. The biggest tank is the Pacific which holds approximately 1 million litres of water. The slightly smaller Atlantic tank holds 750,000 litres of water. The remaining smaller tanks hold between 1,000 litres to 70,000 litres of water.
The main attractions are sharks, stingrays and clownfish (a la Finding Nemo). The sharks on display are Sand tiger, Brown, Nurse and Zebra sharks. You can also see moray eels, lionfish, octopus, jellyfish and sideways walking crabs amongst many other species.
If you time your visit right you could find yourself watching a team of divers feeding the sharks their diet of fish and octopus. There are also regular talks to explain more about the different types of aquatic life housed by the aquarium.
The attraction is buggy friendly. The walkways are wide enough and there are lifts to each different level. Nappy changing facilities are also available. Disabled access and toilets are available too.
There are a range of conservation, research and breeding programs in place at the aquarium. If you would like to play a part in supporting these initiatives then you may be interested in the Adopt a Fish program. A variety of different species can be adopted including sharks and rays.
One point to take into account before your visit is that the London Aquarium has a strict no eating and drinking policy.
Obviously everyone will go round the aquarium at their own pace, but I would suggest setting aside a minimum of two hours to explore the attraction fully. More time will be required if you take advantage of the talks and decide to watch the feeding displays.
Current prices for admission are Adults £13.25, Children £9.75 or a Family Pass for £44. If you are sightseeing in London then a good way of saving money is to consider buying a London Pass. Admission to the London Aquarium is free with a pass. The pass gives you free entry to numerous other London attractions and can also give you free travel as well. For more details about how you can get a pass please visit: The London Pass .
The Aquarium is also available for group tours and birthday parties.
More details including current prices and opening times can be found by visiting the official website: London Aquarium.
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