Exploris Aquarium

The Rope Walk, Castle Street, 
Portaferry,Co Down, 
Northern Ireland BT22 1NZ

Tel: 028 4272 8062 
Fax: 028 4272 8396

e-mail: info@explorls.org.uk
website: www.exploris.org.uk

Exploris is Northern Ireland's only public aquarium and Seal Sanctuary. Exploris presents the wonders of the Irish Sea, in the conservation village of Portaferry, on the shores of Strangford Lough, one of the most important marine sites in Europe. The Touch Tanks at Exploris give you the opportunity to touch and hold a variety of living marine animals. Stroke a friendly ray. Feel the suction power of a starfish. The Touch Tanks are run by experienced guides at regular intervals throughout each day. Exploris rehabilitates Northern Ireland's sick, injured or orphaned seals in the N.I.E Seal Sanctuary.

You are taken through the seal's journey back to health and eventual release. There are special viewing points for visitors to see the seals. The nature of rehabilitation means there are times when there are no seals in the sanctuary. If you are interested in viewing the seals, please call ahead for more information.