Blue Zone

Wonder at the amazing diversity of life on our planet in the Blue Zone.

From the smallest invertebrate to the giant blue whale, let your fascination begin here.

Whale Hall closure

The Whale Hall is closed for refurbishment from 4 January until 26 March 2010. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Dinosaurs

Come face to face with a terrifying T. rex. Inspect dinosaur skeletons. Sort the facts from the myths about why dinosaurs died out.
Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles

Find out what was discovered in the stomach of a Nile crocodile, see how fish illuminate the depths of the ocean and uncover the secret of the Indian python’s backbone.
Human Biology

Listen to what a baby experiences in the womb, test your memory, and learn all about cells and genetics.
Marine Invertebrates

Learn how pollution and tourism destroy coral, the deep-sea secrets of the vampire squid, and what a fin whale roundworm does to its host.
Mammals

Experience close encounters with a polar bear, a duck-billed platypus and a sabre-toothed cat, if you dare…
Mammals (blue whale)

Discover a world of massive mammals. Inspect a blue whale, the largest creature ever, from above and below. Please note the Whale Hall is closed until 26 March 2010.