Name: Galway Atlantaquaria
Rating: 5.0

Galway Atlantaquaria

Seapoint Promenade, Salthill, County Galway, IE, null

1-90 Years

Paid

Description

Galway Atlantaquaria is Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, beautifully located in Salthill overlooking Galway Bay along the Wild Atlantic Way. The aquarium showcases the incredible diversity of life in oceans, rivers, lakes and canals, featuring everything from sharks that swim in Irish seas to freshwater fish that glide along rivers and tranquil lakes.

Key attractions include the Ocean Zone, a deepwater exhibit home to the aquarium’s largest predators including bream, wreckfish, bass, and smoothhound sharks commonly found in Irish waters. The facility features fascinating exhibits such as the intelligent octopus display showcasing these incredible problem-solving invertebrates, the Waterfall freshwater exhibit with perch and rudd, and the vibrant Tropical Zone housing stingrays, cichlids, and red-bellied piranhas from the Amazon Basin.

Online ticket prices offer excellent value with adults at €15.00, children at €10.00, under 2s free, and family tickets (2+2) at €45.00, with senior and student discounts available at €12.00. Walk-in prices are slightly higher, making advance online booking the most economical choice.

Galway Atlantaquaria provides convenient access to Ireland’s remarkable aquatic diversity in a stunning coastal setting. Located just off the Salthill roundabout with easy access by car, bus, or coach, the aquarium offers a perfect combination of education and entertainment. Whether exploring native Irish marine life, marveling at exotic tropical species, or learning about freshwater ecosystems, visitors experience the full spectrum of aquatic life while enjoying the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way location overlooking Galway Bay.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Ocean Zone: Get Up Close With The Aquarium’s Largest Predators In The Ocean Zone. Ocean Zone Is A Deepwater Exhibit That Is Home To Bream, Wreckfish, Bass, And Smoothhound, A Common Species Of Shark Found In Irish Waters.
Octopus: The Octopus Is An Incredible Animal, Considered To Be The Most Intelligent Of All Invertebrates. Invertebrates Are Animals With No Backbone. Octopus Are Great Problem Solvers And Were The First Invertebrates To Be Seen Using Tools, Including Using Coconut Shells To Hide From Potential Predators.
Waterfall: Our Freshwater Exhibit Is Home To Perch And Rudd. Perch Live In Slow-flowing Rivers And Deep Lakes And Use The Stripes On Their Bodies To Camouflage Themselves In The Weeds.
Clownfish: Clownfish Get Their Name From Their Bright Orange Colouring And White Stripes. These Colourful Fish Come From Warmer, Tropical Ocean Regions. They Live Near Coral Reefs Which Provide Them With Food, Such As Shrimp, Shellfish And Seaweed, And Protection.
Tropical Zone: Our Tropical Zone Has Stingrays, Cichlids And Red-bellied Piranhas. Piranhas Are Native To The Amazon Basin In South America. They Prey On Aquatic And Land Animals And Have Razor-sharp Teeth That Cut Into Their Prey With Ease.
The Ray Pool: The Ray Pool Is Home To Our Rays, Small Species Of Shark Including Dogfish And Large Flatfish Such As Turbot. The Ray Pool Provides A Large Shallow Pool Ideal For Animals That Like To Settle On The Seabed.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking available.

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Online prices

Adult: €15.00
Child: €10.00
Under 2: Free
Family (2+2): €45.00
Senior/Students: €12.00

Walk-in prices

Adult: €16.00
Child: €11.00
Under 2: Free
Family (2+2): €48.00
Senior/Students: €13.00

Pricing URL: https://nationalaquarium.ie/plan-your-visit/#price-target

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

MON – Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat – Sun: 10am-6pm

Address: Seapoint Promenade, Salthill, County Galway, IE, null

Post Code: H91 T2FD

Council: Salthill

County: Galway

By Car: Travelling from the East – from the Dublin Road, follow signs for Galway West or Salthill. Follow the road until you get to the promenade. Follow the road until you get to the roundabout in Salthill. The aquarium is just off the roundabout. Travelling from the West – Continue on the coast road until you get to the promenade. Turn right on the roundabout in Salthill. The aquarium is on the left. Free Parking for cars is available within the Aquarium Complex and there is an overflow car park available just across the road.
By Bus: Bus Route 401 — From Galway City Centre (Eyre Square) to Salthill.
By Coach: Coach Parking is available along the promenade. There is no coach parking available within the aquarium complex. For special access requirements, please contact us in advance.