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Happy World Turtle Day!!

Happy World Turtle Day!! So I hear you ask….what is world turtle day all about and why does it matter? Well, it is a day celebrated around the world to bring attention to and increase the knowledge of turtles and … Continue reading

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MARCH ALONG TO OCEANARIUM THIS MONTH AT HALF PRICE

Oceanarium Bournemouth is offering locals the opportunity to discover a whole world of oceans and meet their aquatic neighbours including the area’s newest residents – three adorable young otters Mo, Jess and Sophie, the for just half the price throughout … Continue reading

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Oceanarium’s Fundraising for 2012

Supporting conservational issues is very important to us here at the Oceanarium, and as such we always have a fundraising project on the go! From 2010-11 we successfully raised an impressive £2,400 for the CBD-Habitat Mauritania Monk Seal Conservation Project, more … Continue reading

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Tasty treats for otter triplets first Christmas!

With the countdown to Christmas well underway staff here at the Oceanarium Bournemouth are busily preparing presents, treats and surprises of a very different kind. Whilst most parents are busy shopping for turkey and tinsel top of the shopping list, here … Continue reading

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Oceanarium Otter Cubs Take First Dip

Taking swimming lessons doesn’t tend to feature in your average job description but for some of our residents at the Oceanarium the task has become an exciting daily occurrence.   Mo, Jess and Sophie, our 15 week old resident otter cubs, … Continue reading

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NEW ARRIVALS….adorable new otter cubs!!

We are extremely excited to now announce the arrival of three adorable new otter cubs to the Oceanarium!! The three new otter cubs are beginning to emerge tentatively from their holt where they have spent the first two months of their lives … Continue reading

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New magical ‘neigh’bours for our aquatic residents

We are very excited to report that last week a group of adult seahorses made an appearance for the first time on display in our Marine Research Laboratory area in the Oceanarium. The beautifully delicate seahorses, called Lined or Northern … Continue reading

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Otter Oasis Celebrates 1st Birthday!

Exactly one year ago, we invested over £150,000 in a brand new, bespoke  enclosure for the introduction of its first ever mammals, Oriental small clawed otters.  Designed to mirror their natural habitat complete with a mixture of grass, oriental shrubs, lush … Continue reading

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Oceanarium Toilet Refurbishment – 12th to 30th March 2012

As part of the Oceanarium’s ongoing improvement strategy, the main toilets are to be fully refurbished between Monday 12th to Friday 30th March 2012 and will therefore, be completely out of action.  The Offshore Cafe toilets will still be open to … Continue reading

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Love is in the air!

We hope everyone is enjoying half term and had a happy Valentine’s Day! Love has definitely been in the air here at the Oceanarium! On Tuesday one lucky lady called Erica had a particular special visit to the Oceanarium, unbeknownst to … Continue reading

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