TheDescent

Aquarium of
the deep

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Our philosophy

Every animal here is a guest, not a show

01Rescue firstMost of our residents came to us injured, stranded or born in care. We never take healthy animals from the wild.
02Room to roamEvery tank is built around how the animal really lives: the depth, the light, the current and places to hide.
03Back to the seaWhenever an animal is strong enough, it goes home. Your ticket helps pay for every release.

Events

What’s on
this month

Fri24
Jelly NightsThe jellies glow, the lights go down, and there’s a DJ. 18+ with drinks.
7 – 10 pm
Sat25
Sleep with the SharksSleeping bags under the shark tunnel, a torch tour and breakfast.
Families
Sun26
Feeding Time LiveWatch the octopuses solve their breakfast, with a keeper talk.
11 am
Sat01
Little Divers Story HourOcean stories by the touch pool for our smallest explorers.
Ages 3 – 7

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Tickets

Come dive
with us

Open every day, 9 am to 6 pm. Little ones under 3 always swim free.

Adult$32
Child$22
Family of 4$96

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Explore our exhibits

Exhibit

Captain’s log

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