Galway Atlantaquaria, the National Aquarium of Ireland, is a must-visit attraction in the West of Ireland, home to 170 marine and freshwater species. In 2024, visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences like holding starfish and spiny spider crabs, exploring an underwater world in a model submarine, and helping to feed hundreds of fish and sea creatures. Highlights include display tanks featuring seahorses, stingrays, and sharks, as well as an enormous Fin Whale skeleton. Galway Atlantaquaria offers an educational and interactive adventure for all ages, showcasing the fascinating marine life of Ireland’s waters.