Feed the fishies!
28/12/2014
With sharks, rays, 3,500 fish and a bunch of playful penguins, it's no wonder that The Deep always proves a fantastic day out for all ages. Taking a walk around this spectacular submarium fuels the mind and the imagination, perfectly finished off with lunch in the Observatory Cafe, which offers unbeatable views over Hull and the Humber.
You may have been to The Deep before and another visit is always an excellent idea, but have you heard of The Deep Experience? This is a morning with a difference that's ideal for those with a true love of the marine world. The cost is £75 per person (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) or £125 for two people (attending together). As well as lunch to the value of £7 and your souvenir T-shirt and guide book, parking for the day is free. Booking in advance is essential.
Throughout your visit you will be accompanied by an experienced Deep guide, sharing a wealth of knowledge about the creatures in the tanks as well as The Deep itself. You will be involved with cleaning the tanks, handling inhabitants of Discovery Corner and feeding some of the animals. You'll also see a small part of the filtration plant, which keeps the water in tip-top condition, and discover some of the areas not usually accessed by the public. Your personal guided tour will take in all of the attraction and you'll even try on some dive kit for a photo opportunity, so don't forget your camera!
Full information can be found on The Deep's website, but here's a general itinerary:
Arrival at 8:30am: Guide welcomes you to The Deep and checks paperwork is complete. It's then time to put on your souvenir T-shirt.
Tour of the Timeline to Lagoon: Tasks include cleaning windows, cleaning Discovery Corner tank, handling Discovery Corner animals, preparing Optifin mix, feeding Discovery Corner animals and feeding Lagoon animals.
Tour of Coral Wall to Amazon Flooded Forest: A chance to try on some dive kit with photo opportunity (don't forget to bring your own cameras but no flash please) and watering the carnivorous plant tank.
Tour Cool Seas to Deep Blue One: Tasks include a tour of the Cool Seas plant room and Deep Blue One bug room, viewing the tunnel and scenic lift.
Conclusion at 11:30am: Your guide will say goodbye now but you're free to revisit the attraction at your own pace and enjoy your complimentary lunch in the Observatory Cafe, with river and city skyline views.
Please note that from 6-30 January the penguins will not be on show due to essential maintenance work tkaing place on their enclosure. So if you simply have to see these flippery friends, make sure to visit The Deep by 5th January. For full information and to book your place, please visit The Deep's website. As always, please do tweet your photos to @ChristmasInHull!
