Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
Category: Families, Kids, Rainy Day, Nature/Wildlife, Sightseeing
Type: Visitor Centres, Tours, Zoo/Safari/Farms, General Attractions
The Ropewalk, Castle Street
Portaferry
Co Down
BT22 1NZ
Portaferry
Co Down
BT22 1NZ
Tel: +44 28 4272 8062
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View and learn about the marine species that are indigenous to Strangford Lough and the coastline of the island
Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
Georgina Campbell
A visit to Exploris enables the visitors to view and learn about the marine species that are indigenous to Strangford Lough and the coastline of the island. Marine communities are recreated to enable the visitor to gain a better understanding of the complex inter relationships between different species.
The Seal Sanctuary affords the visitor the opportunity to view the process of rehabilitation of rescued seal pups from their arrival through to full health when they are re-introduced to the wild.
The Seal Sanctuary affords the visitor the opportunity to view the process of rehabilitation of rescued seal pups from their arrival through to full health when they are re-introduced to the wild.
Opening Time:
Open all year, Oct-Mar: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Apr-Sept: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm
Admission Charge:
Adult £6.90; OAP/Student £4; Child 4+ £4; Family (2 adults & 4 children) £20
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