ANGLESEY Sea Zoo has welcomed new additions to its aquarium.

The Anglesey attraction is now home to the Rhyl SeaQuarium's native fish including sharks and rays; the SeaQuarium Rhyl closed for good in November 2023.

In a statement, Anglesey Sea Zoo said: "With the sad permanent closure of SeaQuarium Rhyl at the end of last year, we are rehoming all their native fish.

"Earlier this week we transported the first lot of large animals, all sharks and rays, from Rhyl to our exhibit tanks here, where they have been introduced into our Big Fish Forest and shark and ray pool. They all look very happy in their new home. This was an epic task as you can imagine, planned over several weeks and involving complicated vet and zoo procedures.

"We must give a huge ‘thankyou’ to Colette and her amazing team at Rhyl who are still working exhaustingly hard, despite now being closed, to ensure the ongoing welfare of their animals."

The SeaQuarium in Rhyl closed on November 27. Based on the town's seafront, the attraction had been operating for more than 30 years.

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A statement at the time said: “It is with a heavy heart that we bring you the news that the SeaQuarium will be permanently closing its doors as of 4pm on November 27.

“This decision comes as a result of the ongoing coastal sea defence work on Rhyl Promenade

“The noise, disruptions and vibrations from coastal defence works has and will continue to impact the welfare of our animals to the point where we believe it is in the interest of their welfare if we rehome them.

“While we are saddened by this closure, unfortunately we have no other options. We are fully committed to working with Denbighshire County Council to ensuring the wellbeing of our beloved seals and marine animals.

“It is of the utmost importance to us as we now go about finding them new homes.”

Anglesey Sea Zoo is open to the public every Thursday to Sunday throughout January, then every day again from February 1.