The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo
Among list of popular tourist attractions in bermula is The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo. The Bermuda Aquarium, which also has a museum and a zoo, welcomes visitors with a 140,000-gallon fish tank in the quaint Flatts Village on the North Shore. The aquarium houses 200 species of fish and coral reef found in the waters surrounding the island in several large tanks. It also has outdoor turtle and seal exhibits where visitors can see feedings (several times a day).
The zoo houses 300 reptiles, birds, and mammals from around the world in environments that mimic their natural habitat. Expect to see some curious lemurs sitting or jumping on boulders in the Madagascar section. There are also areas dedicated to the animal life of the Galapagos Islands, such as flocks of flamingos and tortoises.
In the spring, the aquarium organizes whale-watching cruises aboard the RV Endurance to see migrating humpback whales.
The Natural History Museum on the property features exhibits on Bermuda's ecology and geology, as well as displays on the archipelago's wildlife. There are several interactive and kid-friendly activities, as well as a playground and sandbox.
- Entrance fees:
- Adults: 10$
- Kids 5-12: 5$
- Opening hours: 9am-5pm ( close Chrismast)
- Address: 40 N. Shore Road, Flatts Village
- Official site: http://www.bamz.org/
