Orkney Marine-Life Aquarium
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The Orkney Marine-Life Aquarium exhibits Marine Life found in the waters of Orkney and the Scottish coast in addition to a unique opportunity to see and understand some aspects of the Marine environment, the strange creatures that inhabit our "Inner Space" and the utilisation of the sea by man in fishing and aquaculture. A remarkable variety of Sea-Life on display; much of it gathered by fishermen working in Scapa Flow and Orkney Coastal Waters. Placed at the juncture of the North Sea, the Atlantic with the Gulf Stream, and influenced by the Artic Oceans, Orkney is uniquely placed to be visited by a diverse selection of the marine creatures South Ronaldsay Dealfishthat are to be found today in Northern European waters. As is evidenced by the fossil fish beds, marine creatures have been part of Orkney's natural heritage since the beginning of time. The strong tides and treacherous eddies of the Pentland Firth and around Orkney have protected many species of shellfish, particularly Lobsters, allowing them to grow to an extraordinary size. Enjoy a close up encounter with remarkable creatures! Admission: Adult £6.00 Child (3-15inc.)£4.25 Concessions £5.00 Special rates are offered for families as follows:- Family Tickets 1 Adult + 2 Children £13.00 1 Adult + 3 Children £16.50 1 Adult + 4 Children £19.50 2 Adult + 1 Child £15.00 2 Adult + 2 Children £18.00 2 Adult + 3 Children £21.00 2 Adult + 4 Children £24.00 To ensure a healthy environment for our animals, The Aquarium is operated and maintained 24 hours a day for 365 days a year and pumps cannot be "switched off" at 6 o'clock each night or at the end of the season when there are no longer any summer visitors. This obviously incurs a large additional cost that other types of attraction do not have to meet. However, it does mean that during the winter months The Aquarium is open to the public or groups by prior arrangement and is able to provide a facility for Orkney Residents and their Children as well as out of season visitors. Sometimes the aquarium is closed for maintenance during the winter months so it is advisable to contact us prior to arranging a visit. | |||||||||||||||||||||