Event dates: 3 - 5 Sep 2010
Event address: Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
Detailed map: multimap

About the event:

Sat 24^th July to Sun 5^th September

Looking for the perfect family day out this summer holiday? Then visit the award-winning Oceanarium and come face to face with all of your favourite creatures including rare sea turtles, brightly coloured clownfish, stunning sharks and menacing piranhas!  

Situated on Bournemouth seafront, the Oceanarium boasts 10 spectacular recreated environments and takes you on an underwater journey around the waters of the world. The Oceanarium is home to over 2,000 creatures from sea turtles, sharks and stingrays to piranhas, octopus and reptiles.

From Saturday 24^th July - Sunday 5^th September 2010 the Oceanarium will be hosting an 'UNDER THE SEA' themed activity schedule with a range of fun activities:

•  Get your FACE PAINTED/ get a TEMPORARY TATTOO and help raise funds for our conservation project*                          
• MAKE YOUR OWN BADGE as a little souvenir of your visit
• MEET THE CREATURES of the Coral Nursery - come face to face with star fish and sea urchins!
• Take part in our CELEBRITY FISH QUIZ TRAIL with all of your favourite underwater TV and film characters
• Show us your best COLOURING skills for your chance to win a prize!  

 PLUS EXTRA SPECIAL TALKS... 

•  BRITAIN'S GOT... Discover more about the UK's amazing sea life during National Marine Week (31^st July to 15^th Aug only)
•  Find out how pollution and the recent Oil Spill poses a huge threat to the marine world in our ANIMALS IN DANGER talk 

All activities vary throughout the week are subject to availability and may be subject to change without prior notice. 
All activities are included in the standard admission price, except temporary tattooing - * £1 donation in aid of Monk Seal conservation.    

For more information : Call 01202 311993 or visit www.oceanarium.co.uk where you can save up to 30% if you book your tickets online.

Oceanarium opening hours:  Open everyday at 10am (except Christmas day). Last admission 5pm, close 6pm.