Loch Lomond SEA LIFE centre
First of its kind in Scotland specialises in breeding
Seahorses, Rays and Sharks
Family of Asian short clawed otters
Welcome to the magical marine world of The Loch Lomond Aquarium. the Loch Lomond SEA LIFE centre will introduce you to many strange, beautiful and facinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats.
Undulate Rays in love
Love is in the air at The Loch Lomond Aquarium with the arrival of an amorous female Undulate Ray.
The female ray arrived at the centre in early February as a partner for the centres frisky Fred, who has been homed in the centre since its opening in 2006.
Mark Hind Displays Curator at the centre said "Fred is the only Undulate Ray within the centre. He has now reached maturity and we noticed that he was showing mating activity with the other rays in the tank"
Wilma as she is now called came from the Weymouth sea life centre in early February and there has already been some passionate activity.
"There have already been some eggs laid and they seem to be fertile, however we will not know how successful this has been until the babies are born in another 9 months" said Mark.
The Undulate Ray breeding program is part of a larger breeding program in the centre where they already successfully breed, a selection of sharks, rays and seahorses in a dedicated breeding area.
Address
Loch Lomond Aquarium, Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, G83 8QL
By car:
Loch Lomond Aquarium is just off the A82 at Balloch. Follow signs for Balloch and Loch Lomond Shores. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow. Loch Lomond Aquarium is situated within Loch Lomond Shores ? home of the National Park Gateway Centre, shopping mall and tourist information office.
By train:
5 minutes walk from Balloch station.
Tour Duration:
Daily from 10am
Please note that closing times may vary over the Christmas period
Adult £10.35 - Child £7.65 - Senior/Student £9.00
Tour runs on Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday