DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND AMAZING NATIVE CREATURES + take in a nature movie at Picton Cinemas
EcoWorld Aquarium is a really fun place to visit, with one of the largest collections of New Zealand marine life, plus tuatara, lizards, frogs and a turtle refuge.
Seahorses from tiny baby ponies we bred ourselves, to adult New Zealand pot-bellied Seahorses.
Tuataras are New Zealands living fossil. There are now only about 400 Brothers tuataras still alive.
Monster of the Deep - never seen alive, preserved 5 metre giant squid
Sharks, crayfish, rays, octopus, cod, snapper, hundreds of other fish and rocky shore display
Lizards, frogs, weta, turtles in a turtle refuge
Marine mammals display - life-size Orca and Hectors dolphin models, whaling and conservation
Touch pool, shells, marine fossils, videos and many highly informative displays
Movies and displays, Hunt for the Giant Squid and The Old Whalers Return
Our knowledgeable, friendly staff really help you discover the amazing Seahorse and the cool creatures that live in the Marlborough Sounds. We are scientists and our presentations are tailored from fun-based discovery for primary, to more scientific marine biology for senior students and adults.
Opening hours - 9am daily (last schools admission 4pm)
Presentations & fish feeding - 11am and 2pm daily
Guided tours for groups throughout the day
Gift shop: shells, crystals, minerals, fossils and unique Coast Cards & gifts
Atawhai Cafe - drinks & snacks
Schools programme (includes guided tour of the aquarium & terrarium)
Primary School-creative and interactive programmes for Social Studies
Students $8
Adults accompanying $8
Teachers Free
Secondary School focussed on science and biology students
Students $8
Adults accompanying $8
Teachers Free
Pre-School - delightful programme for 3-5 year olds - stories and getting hands wet.
Pre school $5
Adults accompany $8
