Ratings and Accreditation
Contact Details
Address:
Dunbar Wharf, The Foreshore
Picton
Postal Address:
PO Box 506
Freephone
0800 800 081
Phone
+64 3 573 6030
Fax:
+64 3 573 6030
Email:
info@seahorseworld.co.nz
Website:
www.seahorseworld.co.nz
Your Hosts:
Cath Walker
Sights & Activities - Sea Kayaking and Water Pursuits
Wow Dad gives birth to up to 421 babies at a time!
It's true he really does. Did you know that we have a native seahorse in New Zealand and it is in fact the largest seahorse in the world! Our professional team would be delighted to tell you about the extraordinary life of the New Zealand 'Pot-Bellied' Seahorse, the many and varied marine creatures that are part of New Zealand's living reefs and the cool things in the Marlborough Sounds.
Seahorse World is an invaluable resource, much admired by all. Up close we have one of the largest collections of New Zealand marine life on display.
(NB. RAMS for schools and curriculum linked teaching resources are provided for you)
Our seahorses are the stars with 8 tanks containing hundreds of New Zealand seahorses, from tiny 'ponies' to fully-grown adults. There is the shark pool, crayfish, 6 metre giant squid (preserved), octopus, rays, commercial species, rocky shore display, life size models of orca and Hectors dolphin, interactive touch pool, a magnificent collection of marine fossils, education area for video and reading and many highly informative wall displays.
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff have a range of qualifications from marine biology to zoology and ecology. They really make the experience for you providing extensive information about New Zealand’s marine creatures.
Our presentations are tailored from fun-based learning for primary pupils, to more scientific marine biology for students and adults.
Opening Hours - 9am to 6pm daily (last admission 5pm)
Fish Feeding Times - 11am and 2pm daily.
Free Guided Tours - 10am 12noon 1pm 3pm (includes seahorse feeding)
Gift Shop - Unique range of fossils and cards, gifts, drinks and snacks.
Admission - Seahorse World Aquarium
Adult (15 years & over) - $15
Student (15 years & over with ID) - $12
Child (4 - 14 years) - $8
Family (1 adult up to 3 children) - $30
Family (2 adults up to 3 children) - $35
Extra Child (4 - 14 years) - $7
Senior (60 years & over with ID)- $12
Pre-schooler (3 years & under) Free
PS. For the price of 1 admission per person you get an All Day Pass to Seahorse World Aquarium and Edwin Fox Maritime Heritage Project, valid for the duration of your stay in Marlborough (ID required and 7 day limit).
For more information please contact Cath Walker, Retail Manager at Seahorse World Aquarium
•Phone 03 573 6030
•Toll Free 0800 800 081
•email cath@seahorseworld.co.nz