2019 has been an amazing year. Not only have we re-branded to Tynemouth Aquarium, but we have also made some amazing changes to the Aquarium. We opened our brand new exhibit – River Giants! An immersive display which brings you the sights and sounds of the Rainforest and up close to some huge fish! You … Continued
6 fishy facts about our new River Giants This October marked the opening of our amazing new River Giants exhibition. Bringing together tank-busting fish from rivers as far away as the Amazon. Not the kind of thing you could ever spot in the Tyne, Wear or Tees! Firstly, if you’ve not been to see the … Continued
Welcome to Tynemouth Aquarium – the new name for Blue Reef Tynemouth. What’s new with Tynemouth Aquarium? There is much more than a new name – Tynemouth Aquarium will have a completely renovated the outside of the building, modernising how it looks and ensuring the building is ready for plenty more British winters! Inside we … Continued
We have plenty of beautiful creatures at Blue Reef Tynemouth. However, did you know that the UK coastal waters are home to large populations of scintillating sea creatures too? So hold your breath (though not for as long as one of our cownose seals, who can manage 25 minutes between gasps), as we take you … Continued
It is with a heavy heart we are saying goodbye to our otters. Indra and Gizmo, our Asian Short Clawed Otters are moving to Ardmore mini Zoo in Ireland. Gizmo was born here in 2005 and was joined by Indra in 2014. The pair have been inseparable ever since. Although we will all miss them, … Continued
Work Experience Placements Work experience placements at Tynemouth Aquarium could be for you if you are interested in looking after animals. Take a look at our Work Experience Placement Booklet to gain an idea of what to expect from a placement with us. If you would like to apply you can download an application form. Who … Continued
Seal recovery followed injured by fishing gear One lucky seal at our Marine Rescue Centre has been given a second chance after horrific injuries. The seal, named Helena by her rescuers, was brought into the rescue centre at the end of July because she had been caught in some ‘ghost’ fishing gear and has multiple … Continued
This week two rescued seals have been released following treatment at Blue Reef Tynemouth’s Marine Rescue Centre. Bruce and Gabrielle were recovering from injuries for the last month and were finally released back into the wild. Bruce was picked up locally, underweight and with a few injuries, Gabrielle’s journey to Tynemouth was a bit more … Continued
The ocean is one of the most expansive and diverse places on earth. It’s one of our most valuable natural resources and it’s where 230,000 marine species call home and is threatened by pollution. Unfortunately, despite its powerful expanses, the sea is not invincible. As a result, many fish populations are being driven to the … Continued
Three grey seal pups have been released back into the wild from the rescue centre this week. The three seals have spent the winter recovering from injuries in the purpose built rescue centre in Tynemouth. They all came in from beaches around the North East after calls from concerned members of the public. Named after famous … Continued