Fishy Stocktake (9th - 10th January 2010)

The annual stock-take takes place this weekend at SeaQuarium with our very own 'fishy census!' Its not easy counting fish that swim very quickly but you can come along and help us. Forms can be obtained from the front desk and it’s your job to see how many fish you can spot!!!

Ugh! Week (February Half Term 13th - 21st February 2010)

Discover more about the smelliest, squiggliest and slimiest marine animals and why their disgusting habits are essential for surviving in the depths.  Get up close and personal with some of our rock pool creatures including the amazing starfish and the sticky Sea Anemone. If you’re lucky you may get to meet one of our 2ft spider crabs.

Mothers Day (Sunday 14th March 2010)

Celebrate Mother's Day and come along to SeaQuarium and find out all about fishy mums including our Harbour Seal Mum, Wanda and her two daughters. Find out how to identify a female shark and see shark and ray eggs and if you’re lucky the baby sharks inside the egg.   Also every Mum with a full paying child and a guidebook gets in absolutely free!

April Fools Day (1st April 2010)

Come and see some amazing creatures that use amazing ways to fool their prey or predators everyday of the year. From angler fish that look like coral, to flatfish buried in the sand and the amazing colour changing octopus. A special guide will be available free of charge to help you spot our cryptic creature .

Easter Egg Hunt and Baby Boom (Easter Weekend - 29th March to 7th April 2010)

SeaQuarium is proud of its pioneering captive breeding programmes.  This Easter, discover the different breeding strategies animals have adopted to survive in the marine world and meet some of our new arrivals in the SeaQuarium Nursery. See how many shark eggs you can spot and if your really lucky we may have some beautiful baby seahorses, an exact miniature of mum and dad only a few millimetres long.

Predators Week (5th - 20th April 2010)

From Lionfish to sharks, deadly stone fish to piranhas the aquatic world is divided into the hunters and the hunted. Discover the amazing techniques different species have evolved to catch their prey and come face to face with the oceans' ultimate predators - the sharks! A free information sheet will guide you round the center letting you know more about the amazing predators in our oceans. And our friendly talks staff will be giving talks and presentations all day so your sure to be entertained and informed.

Claws Weekend (1st May - 7th May 2010)

From comical hermit crabs and 'fashion-conscious' decorator crabs to giant lobsters and crayfish, this exciting feature offers a fascinating insight into the incredible world of crustaceans. Follow the Claws Trail and quiz to discover all about these amazing armour-plated creatures. And as a special for Claws week we will be offering the opportunity to touch and even hold some giant crabs up to 2ft across!!!

Fathers Day (20th June 2010)

A selection of sea-going super dads are taking centre stage this weekend at SeaQuarium. Along with special  talks focussing on the aquarium's hard-working fathers, SeaQuarium is also showcasing some real fishy father figures including clownfish, and the famous seahorse, who takes his fatherly duties to the extreme by carrying his young in his pouch for several weeks before giving birth to them himself.

Pirates Week (August Bank Holiday 2010)

October half term will see a spectacular new show in our Brand New Sea Lion cove. See our swash buckling pirates and help them escape from Sealion Cove in a brand new adventure for all the family. All week our the SeaQuarium will be turned over to the pirates with reduced admission for anyone in fancy dress.

Back to School Science Week (1st Sept – 7th Sept 2010)

Children hate going back to school, so why not make this week special with a trip to the SeaQuarium All week SeaQuarium is offering you the chance to take part in some observational and hands-on experiments in our Dr Cods Learning Zone. Learn how we test our water quality and keep it clean, and find out more about the science behind the scenes of a public aquarium So come along and be educated and entertained at the Rhyl SeaQuarium. You can even buy your back to school gear at our gift shop and start the new term with our unique ocean stationary!!

Pirates Week (October Half Term 2010)

October half term will see a spectacular new show in our Brand New Sea Lion cove. See our swash buckling pirates and help them escape fromSealion Cove in a brand new adventure for all the family. All week our the SeaQuarium will be turned over to the pirates with reduced admission for anyone in fancy dress.

Halloween (31st October 2010)

On the 31st of October, why not come for a spooky visit to the SeaQuarium. Wh have special pirate shows and spooky halloween games and our annual visit of Captain Greenbead, who died many years ago but returns to the SeaQuarium to haunt us every halloween

European Shark Week.

All week we wil be celebrating these amazing animals, with special talks and events all aimed at raising awareness for these beautifull but endangered animals. Come along and learn more about the threats facing these animals and what you can do to help.

Christmas Party Time (November and December 2010)

Why not have a Christmas Party with a difference this year. Your group will be treated to a guided tour of the aquarium and full Chritsmas Dinner, with a choice of menus and all the trimmings. If you’re lucky, you may even get a visit from Father Christmas himself!!

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