Galway Atlantaquaria

23/06/2026

SMALL CONSERVATION GRANTS - 🦦
Say hello to the Otters.
As part of the campaign we selected the fantastic team for the campaign.

The Eurasian Otter and its wetland habitats are protected by the Irish Wildlife Act and the EU Habitats Directive. Across Europe this mammal is on the endangered list however within Ireland (and the UK) otter numbers have stabilised which means Ireland is now an important stronghold and is important for maintaining European populations and genetic diversity.

📷Otter by Tom Cuffe

22/06/2026

Meet our Coastal Wildlife! 🐟
We are so excited to be working with for another fun day exploring the shore this weekend. We are so lucky to have a beach we can learn from and help keep clean.

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day 🎁
We hope you have a great day, and we look forward to seeing you in the Aquarium.

20/06/2026

See the PIKE (Esox lucius)!
The APEX predator, you can almost imagine it saying "You've got until the very end of this song to get as far away from here as you can. What's the matter? I thought you liked danger."
The pike is an apex predator because its torpedo-shaped body is perfectly engineered for explosive, short-range ambushes. It relies on a cavernous mouth lined with hundreds of sharp teeth, specialized white muscle fibers for sudden high-speed bursts, and natural camouflage that allows it to blend seamlessly into aquatic vegetation

19/06/2026

Would you or a family member or friend like to visit the aquarium during a quieter time?

The Aquarium Quiet Nights are designed to accommodate a much smaller number of visitors, with splashes turned off and loud noises tuned down to provide a calmer, quieter space to explore. Softer lights and a quiet space within our Audio Visual Room will also be provided, while staff are on hand to provide information or just let you explore at your own pace in peace if you’d prefer.

Booking is essential and numbers are limited during each time slot.
BOOK HERE: https://nationalaquarium.ie/events-at-the-aquarium/

TIMES – Typically after the Aquarium closes. DATES- Wednesdays or Thursday Evenings.

Email [email protected] if you would like to receive details about Quite Night Events.

19/06/2026

🩵🩵Schools Out for the Summer and what better time to learn about heading to the Shore. 🐟🐟
We are so excited to be part of Galway Climate Inspirations Festival, happening next week from the 24-28 June 2026.
We have lot's of fun, fishy, and interesting games for all to enjoy.

Learn more, see: https://galwayclimatefestival.ie/schools-out-party/



Galway Climate Inspirations Festival

18/06/2026

A Shark Tale, they will never forget 🦈
Well done to St. Conaires Primary School from Shannon in Co. Clare who recently joined Sibéal Regan on Lahinch beach for a Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme Seashore Safari.
The children were excellent seashore detectives and found loads of interesting animals including a live baby shark (Scyliorhinus canicula) still in its protective egg (or mermaid’s purse), and a very cool spiny seastar and cushion star.


Marine Institute - Foras na Mara

18/06/2026