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St Andrews Aquarium

St Andrews Aquarium is located right in the town of St Andrews, nestling amongst the towns dramatic north facing cliffs, boasting one of the finest locations in the historic town.

It is very easy to get to and experience the St Andrews Aquarium under water world of adventure, where you will come face to face with some of the most beautiful, fascinating and dangerous creatures.

St Andrews Aquarium has a variety of creatures from native sharks, black tip reef sharks to octopus, catfish, seahorses, lobsters to lionfish, poison dart frogs to deadly piranhas...... and not to forget the loveable seals, that give everyone so much fun and entertainment.

The St Andrews Aquarium seal feeding times and interactive demonstrations:-
Seal feeding at 12.00 and 3.00
Rockpool ramble at 11.30 and 2.30

St Andrews Aquarium seals.

Always very popular, as you watch them frolic around in their pools. Seal feed time is always a big draw as you can watch their antics, they are naturally playful and inquisitive. The two resident adult common seals Laurel and Hardy, will definitely check you out to see if you have any of their favourite food.

During their twice daily feeds the  seals are challenged to participate in a 'training game' which they really enjoy. Seals are intelligent animals and can get bored if they do not receive enough attention so the recently begun training game is proving to be very popular with them. St Andrews Aquarium have employed the help of an expert animal trainer, to make sure the game is set at the right level for the seals to benefit from most

CATCH, the St Andrews Aquarium Coffee Shop caters for all tastes offering a wide selection of hot food, cold snacks and home baking. CATCH seasonally opens as a bistro style restaurant and bar serving delicious lunches.

The St Andrews Aquarium has a large attractive Gift Shop selling a wide selection of items for all ages.

St Andrews Aquarium Prices and Opening Times
Closed weekdays thoughout January, Weekends open 10am - 5pm.
From February 1st open 7 Days 10am - 5pm.

ALL DAY Tickets:
Includes full use of all facilities at the St Andrews Aquarium

Admission Rates
Adult £8, Child £6,  OAP £6,  Student £6,  Child rates apply to ages 3 - 15 (under 3's free/over 15 adult), Wheelchair Users F.O.C., Carers F.O.C., Special needs £6

Family1 - (2 adults 2 children) £25 (Saving of £3)
Family 2 - (2 adults 3 children) £29 (Saving of £3)
Family 3 - (2 adults 4 children) £33 (Saving of £7)

School Parties and Groups Rates are available on request.

There is Wheelchair access to approx 50% of the St Andrews Aquarium building, this includes toilets and the seal area, wheelchair users are free of charge.