SKELETOR EEL ADDS EXTRA BITE TO AQUARIUM'S HALLOWEEN EVENT

For the Halloween season, a scary skeletor eel is making its first public appearance at Bristol Aquarium.

This tropical moray eel gets its name from its special markings which resemble those of a skeleton.

Despite such a scary name and razor-sharp teeth the eel is actually a shy creature and will spend most of its time staring out from special hidey holes in its display which it shares with a selection of other moray eels.

Keeping in with the season of scares, the aquarium is planning a series of ghoulishly fun activities over the October half term holidays including a Toxic Trail, and after dark Torchlit Tours.

Come face to face with a spine-tingling selection of some of the planet’s most feared and venomous creatures.

Follow the Toxic Trail and enjoy close encounters with a host of creepy critters including electric eels and deadly poison dart frog. 

Dare to explore what lies within the terrifying touch boxes and even feed a shoal of giant vegetarian piranhas!



Watch the aquarists perform a foul fish dissection, take a monstrous mini tour and create a frightening fish face to take home too.

Plus on Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th visitors will also be able to join terrifying ghoul-guided Torchlit Tours after dark.

On Friday, family-friendly Spooky Tours will be taking place from 5.30pm-7.30pm. The tours will provide a suitably scary experience but are also for younger visitors.

The ‘Terrifying Tours’ on Saturday, which run from 6.30pm-8.30pm are for over 15s only and aimed specifically at those brave souls who aren't afraid of things that go bump in the night.

All tours last approximately one hour and start every 20 mins. Usual entry fees apply. Vouchers, promotions and online tickets all accepted under usual terms and conditions.