Loch Lomond SEA LIFE Centre
A controversial build, the Sea Life Centre at Loch Lomond is home to a wide variety of mostly native Scottish marine and freshwater life. The aquarium was the first new SEA LIFE Centre to be built in the UK for a decade and boasts 26 fabulous displays from the Clyde Estuary to the Pacific ocean.
The wide variety of species that can be found at Loch Lomond SEA LIFE Centre include sharks, rays and seahorses, just to name a few. Perhaps more relevantly to the ethos that drives the Sea Life Centres, Loch Lomond focuses much of its energy on the conservation of local nature and habitats. It also gives visitors the opportunity to see and learn more about the gorgeous otters in the Otter Sanctuary. These Asian Short Clawed Otters are a popular attraction and it's hoped that they will help to raise awareness of the plight of Scottish Otters.
The SEA LIFE Centre is proud to house a large number of local freshwater species such as Perch, Trout, Stickleback and Eels, as well as native sea-dwelling species, Cod, Bass, Skate and Rays.
The Tropical Ocean Display includes a model of the remains of the sunken SS Sea King, built in the river Clyde. Around this impressive reconstruction swim colourful tropical fish and warm water sharks from around the globe, which can be seen from a unique view point in the display tunnel.
As in many of the other SEA LIFE Centres in the UK, the aquarium also has a popular touch pool where visitors can handle various crustacean species. It also lays on regular demonstrations throughout the day, where you can learn more about the mysterious creatures that you'll meet.
The Finding Nemo tank is home to two species that don't naturally occur together in the wild but are quite happy together in their shared tank. The Clownfish and the Blue Tang species represent Nemo and Dory in the film and are a very popular attraction in Loch Lomond.
Address:
- Loch Lomond Shores
- Ben Lomond Way
- Balloch
- G83 8QL
