Please note that Seal Cove will be closed for essential maintenance from Sunday 23rd March until Saturday the 29th March 24, there will be no seal shows during this time, thank you.
Begin your adventure through Tynemouth Aquarium as something new awaits around every corner. Adventure through tropical jungles and even uncover some rarely found animals off the north east coast.
Your journey through the aquarium will also take you into our would class Seal Cove and River Giants exhibits where there are daily talks and feeds to help you learn more about the exhibits and the animals within them.
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MississippiRiver
Boasting the title of second longest river in America, the Mississippi River is home to a diverse variety of wildlife. In our exhibit we display some of the fun and unique animals that call this mighty river their home.
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St Mary’s Island
Did you know that there is a huge selection of wildlife just off our very own coast. Uncover some surprising local residents whilst learning all about the historic St Mary’s island.
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Weird and Wonderful
You might think that we are pranking you with some of these animals but believe us that everything in our Weird and Wonderful exhibit is real and can be found out in the world. It is true that nature can be much weirder than fiction.
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River Giants
We always think of the Ocean being home to natures giants however lurking in the rivers of South America are some true gargantuan fish and rays. Come face to face with these River Giants in one of Tynemouth’s impressive exhibits.
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Tropical Seas
Transport yourself across the world into the Indo-Pacific where the ocean and the sand are always warm. The waters are filled with some of the most colourful and beautiful fish in the world. In our Tropical Seas exhibit you will feel immersed in the lively coral reefs.
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Amazing Amazon
Although it may be one of the most interesting places in the world most people will never visit because each turn is filled with danger from deadly animals to venomous plants. We thought we would bring some of the beauty of the Amazon safely to Tynemouth.
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Endangered Zone
In our endangered zone we shine the spotlight on some of the most vulnerable populations. Find out more about why these animals are slowly disappearing from our environment.
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Predators
When we think of predators we think of sharks and killer whales however these smaller creatures have developed hunting strategies that make them as effective as most sharks around. Discover their unique ways in luring in their prey and the ways that they protect themselves from much bigger animals.
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Seal Cove
Welcome to Seal Cove! which is the jewel in Tynemouth Aquarium’s crown, This exhibit will give you spectacular views of our seals playing in the water as well as our seal shows which helps to teach thousands of people a year about these amazing animals.
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World’s deadliest fish
Meet the world’s deadliest fish. The real struggle is trying to find it as one of the reasons this fish is so dangerous because they blend into the rocks around them. However unlike any stone this fish is full of deadly venom.
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Seal Hospital
Our Seal Hospital is where we take in local seal pups who have been injured or distressed and nurse them back to health before releasing them into the wild. Some of our healthier pups can be seen on display however really ill pups are treated behind the scenes to give them the best care possible.
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Coral Garden
You might think that Alan Titchmarch himself had donned a snorkel along with his trusty trowel when you look at the beautiful colours and diversity in our coral gardens. These corals provide a rich environment for all the animals that live amongst it.
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Ocean Tunnel
The ocean is now the resting place to many artefacts from ancient civilisations. In the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific there the remains of the Aztec civilisation remains now inhabited with a huge variety of sharks and fish. Venture through our underwater tunnel as you get an overhead view of some of these tropical creatures.
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MississippiRiver
Boasting the title of second longest river in America, the Mississippi River is home to a diverse variety of wildlife. In our exhibit we display some of the fun and unique animals that call this mighty river their home.
-
St Mary’s Island
Did you know that there is a huge selection of wildlife just off our very own coast. Uncover some surprising local residents whilst learning all about the historic St Mary’s island.
-
Weird and Wonderful
You might think that we are pranking you with some of these animals but believe us that everything in our Weird and Wonderful exhibit is real and can be found out in the world. It is true that nature can be much weirder than fiction.
-
River Giants
We always think of the Ocean being home to natures giants however lurking in the rivers of South America are some true gargantuan fish and rays. Come face to face with these River Giants in one of Tynemouth’s impressive exhibits.
-
Tropical Seas
Transport yourself across the world into the Indo-Pacific where the ocean and the sand are always warm. The waters are filled with some of the most colourful and beautiful fish in the world. In our Tropical Seas exhibit you will feel immersed in the lively coral reefs.
-
Amazing Amazon
Although it may be one of the most interesting places in the world most people will never visit because each turn is filled with danger from deadly animals to venomous plants. We thought we would bring some of the beauty of the Amazon safely to Tynemouth.
-
Endangered Zone
In our endangered zone we shine the spotlight on some of the most vulnerable populations. Find out more about why these animals are slowly disappearing from our environment.
-
Predators
When we think of predators we think of sharks and killer whales however these smaller creatures have developed hunting strategies that make them as effective as most sharks around. Discover their unique ways in luring in their prey and the ways that they protect themselves from much bigger animals.
-
Seal Cove
Welcome to Seal Cove! which is the jewel in Tynemouth Aquarium’s crown, This exhibit will give you spectacular views of our seals playing in the water as well as our seal shows which helps to teach thousands of people a year about these amazing animals.
-
World’s deadliest fish
Meet the world’s deadliest fish. The real struggle is trying to find it as one of the reasons this fish is so dangerous because they blend into the rocks around them. However unlike any stone this fish is full of deadly venom.
-
Seal Hospital
Our Seal Hospital is where we take in local seal pups who have been injured or distressed and nurse them back to health before releasing them into the wild. Some of our healthier pups can be seen on display however really ill pups are treated behind the scenes to give them the best care possible.
-
Coral Garden
You might think that Alan Titchmarch himself had donned a snorkel along with his trusty trowel when you look at the beautiful colours and diversity in our coral gardens. These corals provide a rich environment for all the animals that live amongst it.
-
Ocean Tunnel
The ocean is now the resting place to many artefacts from ancient civilisations. In the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific there the remains of the Aztec civilisation remains now inhabited with a huge variety of sharks and fish. Venture through our underwater tunnel as you get an overhead view of some of these tropical creatures.