Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, is located in Salthill overlooking Galway Bay along the Wild Atlantic Way. We are caretakers of hundreds of native animals from our rivers, lakes, canals and oceans. We could not do this work without the support of our Directors Liam & Maureen Twomey, our Visitors, Volunteers, Aquarium Members,
Christmas In The Aquarium CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Christmas in the Aquarium is a place where family and friends can get together during the Christmas Holidays and spend some quality time with each other. Our Aquarium offers our visitors a truly unique experience, where they can get really close to our native marine life and listen
Showcasing Biodiversity and Dune Restoration in Galway Reflections on this project’s second year of implementation on Grattan Beach, Salthill Sand Fence Installation, 13th April, 2024. On a blustery and cold morning, Galway City Council installed the (Chestnut) Sand Fences on Grattan Beach, Salthill. The task is very difficult, as the fences have to be unspooled,
Wildlife Art Representing Pressures and Providing Education New Aquarium Window Exhibition Wildlife encounters a wide range of pressures in their natural environments. The pressures faced by some of our seabirds are the subject of the WARPPEd project currently on display at Galway Atlantaquaria. WARPPEd is all about showing the amazing variety of life in the
A Marine Litter Breakdown Game In this game, you’ll be tasked with guessing or learning how long everyday items take to decompose in nature. It’s a fun way to raise awareness about waste and its impact on the planet, particularly the oceans. The Game can be played in many ways, in the classroom, or on
-Education Matters- –Love To Learn Programs for 2024/25- Located on the Galway Promenade, the Aquarium in Galway has been delivering Educational Tours and Workshops for over 20 years and is an accredited member of the BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums). We are also
A Creative Ireland Project Galway Atlantaquaria We are really excited for Naomi Berrill, Galway Jam Circle, Voice of Galway, Galway Camerata, Matthew Berrill, our friends and families as we look forward to the official release on Music for Galway YouTube Channel, this coming Saturday. There are so many people to thank, but we could not
Learn More… We are delighted to let you know that the Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme in Co. Clare and Co. Galway for 2024-2025 is now open. Due to demand, we ask interested schools and teachers to complete the online booking form. The closing date for the first round of applications is September 15th. A
The Great Aviva Road Trip Over the summer, we are delighted to welcome the Riddett family to Galway Atlantaquaria as part of the family-friendly Great Aviva Road Trip. We are hosting the Riddett family for a fun-filled day out, and loved taking part in the fantastic road trip around the Emerald Isle. During the visit
What role can aquariums play to help develop young people’s cognitive skills? by Alexia Ponce Having a toddler or a child, I can only imagine it to be a complex stage. They are at their peak of development, every milestone achieved helps them with their learning and understanding, speech, and movement (Morin, 2010). To sum