THE AQUATIC EXPERIENCE SYON PARK, BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX TW8 8JF Telephone 0871 560 9499

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Situated near Richmond, the Aquatic Experience is a popular attraction for the whole family whether you are local or tourist it is a fun place to visit for the whole family. Set in Syon Park, the Aquatic Experience offers the visitor an opportunity to see breath-taking displays of some of the most rare and beautiful species on the face of the earth. Fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and small mammals; housed in self-contained eco-systems to recreate their natural habitats. A great day for the family and a safe haven for rescued and endangered species. Life on earth started with water. Fish are at once the simplest of creatures and also the most curious. Some fish hang motionless in the water, while others are constantly active. Bony fish like cichlids have a special gas-filled baldder to keep them afloat unlike sharks and rays, which sink to the bottom when they stop swimming. The waters of the earth are inhabited by some of the most fascinating creatures imaginable, but their future is uncertain as pollution takes its toll. Reptiles and snakes are not slimy! They have dry scaly skin to protect them from excessive moisture loss. Conserving moisture is vital to their survival. Reptiles could certainly teach us a thing or two about conserving energy. Activity is kept to a minimum, they move only to find food, warmth, shade, and of course, a mate. Snakes, lizards and crocodillians have been ruthlessly hunted. Their skins are used to make handbags, shoes and souvenirs. In developed countries, they are losing their natural habitats as out cities expand. Discover the fascinating world of the rainforest, often described as the lungs of our planet. Our experienced and friendly staff are always on hand to answer questions and explain the behaviour of these wonderful animals.