Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum & Zoo
Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum & Zoo
Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum & Zoo
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Natural History Museums • Zoos • Aquariums
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Seals, turtles, fish, monkeys, birds, and the first living coral reef exhibit in the world: this complex offers a fairly complete survey of the natural wonders found in the Bermuda and islands of the world. Please note: Last admission is at 4:00pm but the facility is open until 5:00pm daily, with the exception of December 25th.
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travelmom252017
Houston, TX173 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Great place on a rainy day or for families. Lots of aquariums with fish local to Bermuda, huge green turtles, seals, small zoo and small history museum that focuses on marine and plant life. If you buy year pass it’s tax deductible and you get discounts on other tours. Check for feeding times of turtles and seals and other animals
Written March 15, 2023
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Carolina
Azores, Portugal3 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the aquarium and zoo. The zoo is really well organized. I saw some animals that I never get to see back in Portugal. One of the zoo workers called Nesta (like Bob Marley) was so helpful. He saw us looking at the seals and approached us voluntarily and gave us the most wonderful details about the seals and their history. Thank so much Nesta! You made my day!
Written July 26, 2021
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Myles O
12 contributions
Aug 2022
The Aquarium section is gorgeous, with many interesting sea creatures that you would not normally see if out on the reef. The zoo section is set up as a walk-through style, so you are in the enclosures with many of the animals. Very cool! Wish it was bigger!
Written August 18, 2022
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Nailah Ricco-Brown
New York City, NY16 contributions
Aug 2022
Plan to be here for about 2.5 - 3.5 hours with small children. Great aquatic exhibit that is easy to self navigate with a zoo and museum attached. Its a walking experience and very engaged, yet small. We enjoyed ourselves but did get rained out, so did not experience all of the exhibits and museum, but would definitely return.
Written September 6, 2022
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Martin R
Gurnee, IL592 contributions
Apr 2021
There is a variety of fish and animal life that are well taken care of. The outside turtle and seal exhibits thrill children and adults.
A unique and well maintained play ground is ideal for the little ones.
Their small coffee shop offers a good variety of items and excellent coffee from Devil’s Island. Seating is outside overlooking the water.
This is a must visit stop.
A unique and well maintained play ground is ideal for the little ones.
Their small coffee shop offers a good variety of items and excellent coffee from Devil’s Island. Seating is outside overlooking the water.
This is a must visit stop.
Written April 6, 2021
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Sandra C
Chapel Hill, NC23 contributions
Jun 2022
The best part is the natural history museum -- great overview of the past and very interesting to browse. The displays of fish in the surrounding ocean are very helpful. I found the 'zoo' part to not be as great but that wasn't unexpected on a small island. The bus stops right outside the museum too, which is very convenient.
Written July 12, 2022
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JohnettaT
Jacksonville, FL35 contributions
Apr 2020
We went to this place and ended up in another place . The biggest Turtles I have ever seen. I fed seals I saw beautiful and different animals in the zoo, all very well kept Beautiful fish , we walked thru the Museum , and zoo them ended on a walk way by the ocean, Beautiful as we continued we ended up in a play ground for kids . Then we ate at the little restaurant there with Ice cream
Written September 27, 2020
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1887BFC
Huddersfield, UK80 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Unfortunately the zoo area was closed due to covid, but the aquarium and museum were still open.
The aquarium was great, lots of different fish and sea life - and the museum was very informative.
The place was kept very clean and the team there were friendly.
I can imagine this place is even better with everything open, but was still great as is! Worth a visit for sure!
The aquarium was great, lots of different fish and sea life - and the museum was very informative.
The place was kept very clean and the team there were friendly.
I can imagine this place is even better with everything open, but was still great as is! Worth a visit for sure!
Written January 27, 2022
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Carla S
New York City, NY28 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
First time we had the opportunity to visit one place and enjoy Aquarium Zoo and Museum was an interesting experience we enjoy special our son he interactive with little animals and he can saw different can of fishes.
The price for all that is nothing for all you enjoy.
Highly recommend don’t forget to visit.
The price for all that is nothing for all you enjoy.
Highly recommend don’t forget to visit.
Written January 17, 2020
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RLOPkgQueen
Charlotte, NC226 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We’ve been to Bermuda numerous times but never made it to the aquarium & zoo. It’s small but nice. I loved all of the beautiful fish in the aquariums. The flick of flamingos was also a favorite. Definitely worth a visit. We took the bus from Hamilton, it stops right in front.
Written April 6, 2023
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Heather K
Knoxville, TN24 contributions
Are there any public beaches near the aquarium?
chelliebda
Bermuda2 contributions
Good day,
The closest public beach to our facility is Shelly Bay.
anjel9974
Toledo, OH1 contribution
How far is. Zoo from.the portyard.dock.please. any body
Ian W
13 contributions
If you take a taxi / moped / Twizy direct from Dockyard, it is about a 40 minute drive - ask a cab driver to take you via the South Shore for the best views of beaches and reefs.
You can also take a ferry to Hamilton across the Great Sound, then take a 15 minute taxi to the aquarium in Flatts.
You can also take the bus but you will need to transfer in Hamilton - this will take you about 90 minutes or longer depending on traffic.
Phyllis8778
Warwick, RI1 contribution
How do I get to the aquarium from the Royal Navy Dockyard?
Suzifull
West Malling, UK31 contributions
Take the number 7 or 8 bus to Hamilton bus station. Or you may like to take the ferry, it is quicker and a prettier route, it is a short walk to the bus terminal from the ferry terminal. Once there you have the choice of the number 3, 10, or 11 buses. The number 3 doesn't stop outside the aquarium but it stops in Flatts village and is less than a five minute stroll.
If you are coming off the cruise ship I suggest you don't choose the day you are leaving for this excursion as you will be under pressure to get back in time.
buddye2
Dracut, MA17 contributions
I can't find the hours this is open. We have been 3 times but our grandson has been only once and he was only 5 now he is 8 and we want to visit again. Love this place and want to go Monday afternoon in Aug. Taking the ferry to Hamilton then the bus to the Zoo I think and would like to spend the afternoon there (2 + hours). Besides he needs a new book about fish in the Atlantic from the gift shop his is worn out :).
Thanks
Ian W
Bermuda1 contribution
The BAMZ is open from 9 am to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. We do not take entries after 4pm because you will not be able to see everything and we do not wish you to be disappointed. You should also know that some of our zoo exhibit start closing at 4pm to allow keepers time to get the animals fed and sorted for the evening. If you come at 3pm or later, we suggest you start your tour in the zoo and finish in the aquarium. I hope you find this helpful.
Sincerely,
Ian
josievangel
Cranberry Township, PA42 contributions
How long would you say is sufficient time to spend here?
Irene7457
Lakeville, MA59 contributions
2 hours. it's a good take in.
Larry D
Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
How do you get from cruise ship terminal to aquarium?l
Amy C
Nutley, NJ58 contributions
We took a ferry from the cruise terminal to St. George and then a bus to the aquarium. It was fairly easy, just make sure you have a map and keep track of the stops, the buses do not stop unless you ask them to
brettnkath2016
West Des Moines, IA119 contributions
Do you have wheelchairs that can be rented??
Ian W
Bermuda1 contribution
Hopefully this is not too late - we have two wheelchairs that are available for free at the front desk if they are asked for. We are mostly wheelchair accessible and have plans to modify some areas that are accessible but have steep ramps.
Thanks
Ian
akolden
Bow, NH10 contributions
Traveling with a group of 10 (all family) ages 48-2.....what are some not-miss things we should do?? And should we be aware of any safety concerns on the island??
Davedog14
Norwood, MA184 contributions
Yes, do not rent a car or moped because they drive on opposite side of road and there is high instance of accidents Eden Americans rent vehicles in Bermuda.
Check out bus and Ferry schedules as they can get you safely around Island.
Hamilton, St George's and Horseshoe Bay Beach are great day trips.
Enjoy
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