The 5 Best Zoos & Aquariums in Newfoundland, Newfoundland

A world-class research and teaching facility, the Bonne Bay Marine Station on Newfoundland's breath-taking west coast is dedicated to expanding knowledge of marine ecology. Take an interactive tour of our aquarium and observe some of the marine plants and animals living in Bonne Bay. We will introduce you to fragile marine plankton, the "saltwater soup" of our oceans. Get your hands wet among the sea stars, coralline algae, hermit crabs, and other curious creatures living in our ever popular touch tank. Storyboards, underwater footage, and interactive displays inform visitors about our latest research endeavors. Tours are provided by knowledgeable, friendly, student interpreters, and are approximately 45 minutes in duration.

Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium, 15 minutes south of St. John's is a non-profit, hands-on, catch and release, seasonal marine education organization. We are opening seasonally, June 15- October 19, everyday, 10am-6pm.

Notice: Site closed for the 2020 season due to Covid-19 restrictions OCEAN SCIENCES CENTRE, PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM Touch Tank/Seal Tours- All Ages! Come dip your hands into our salt water touch tank. Explore the underwater world of Newfoundland’s local sea creatures’ hands on! Also be sure to visit our resident harp seals Babette, Tyler, and Deane! Open June 1st-Sept. 10am-5pm daily, rain or shine 7 days a week. Free Admission! (Donations Accepted)

Seasonal Attraction. Opening June 26, 2019. Come see what lives in our ocean! Something for all ages. Interpretation on local species. Beautiful touch tanks. Boardwalk access to the beach. Picnic tables onsite. Gift Shop and Concession items available for purchase. Public Washrooms. Handicap accessible. Admission Rates: Adults $8; Seniors $6; Youth (6 to 18 years of age) $4; Children 5 years and under are Free; and Family Pass (Two Adults and Children of the same household) is $20. Season Passes are available. Open 10 am to 5 pm Daily from June 26 to October 12 2019.

See it here. Experience it. Explore the secret life of a river and the watershed and ecosystems of which it is part. Discover how water shapes our land, our city, our history, our lives.Recognize that water is a finite resource that is essential for life!Two exhibit levels to explore and experience.The Fluvarium level or our ‘windows on a stream’ area has a speculator panoramic view through nine large viewing windows. See Brown trout and salmon living in their natural habitat. Walk along a series of natural water aquariums that showcase fish species usually found in Newfoundland Labrador. View Atlantic salmon and Arctic char. See the amphibians indigenous to the province. Explore the many facets of water – all on Level 2. See a model of a water molecule. Learn why earth is called the Blue Planet. Possibly see fish move up the fish ladder. View the fascinating life of tiny things found in water. Discover the techniques of water quality monitoring. Learn how humans interact with water. See it here. Experience it. Explore.