Take the ultimate undersea safari at the award-winning Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth where there's a world of underwater adventure just waiting to be discovered.

Explore the drama of the British coast, the underwater gardens of the Mediterranean and the dazzling beauty of a spectacular coral reef.

Over 40 living displays reveal the sheer variety of life in the deep; from tropical sharks and lobsters to seahorses and tropical fish.

At the Aquarium's heart is a giant ocean tank where an underwater walkthrough tunnel offers incredibly close encounters with the stunning beauty of a tropical coral reef – home to hundreds of colourful fish in all shapes and sizes.

Other displays are home to everything from giant octopus, poison dart frogs and monitor lizards to giant carp, turtles and terrapins.

Don't miss Blue Reef's resident family of Asian otters in their spacious heated indoor holt and the extensive outdoor area with great sea views!

As well as innovative displays, informative daily talks and feeding demonstrations, there's an ever-changing programme of special events and exhibitions throughout the year from Pirates Weekends to Shark Week – check out our website for full details.

NEW – Blue Reef Beach Club & Splash Play The Blue Reef Beach Club is an amazing new outdoor activity area incorporating a wet play zone for children complete with fountains and giant showers.

Other features include a giant man-made sandy beach, a covered picnic area, grassed sundecks, a pirates' bridge, stepping stones and a variety of other fun activities.

Cafe situated outside aquarium with views over the Solent. Picnic area outside. Ice creams sold in shop and cafe.

Low fat pasta dishes and vegetarian options available.

Stationary, clothing, toys, souvenirs, postcards, soft toys, ornaments, jewellery, books, ice cream,

Disabled Toilets, Baby changing room, toilets available in both Cafe and Aquarium

Microwave available for public use is cafe.

From the M27 onto the M275. Follow the brown tourist signs to the seafront, as you get closer these will become signs to the Blue Reef Aquarium.

Tickets last all day so go round as many times as you like. We are buggy friendly.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Blue Reef Aquarium, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk