Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo supported by Bermuda Zoological Society

11/06/2026

An incredible moment for our team as we kick-off the celebrations of a remarkable milestone. 100 years ago, ground was broken on the Bermuda Aquarium, now we break ground on the next 100. Amazing things to come!

The Bermuda Zoological Society yesterday unveiled a campaign geared at fostering environmental education and conservation for the next century. The Aquarium 100 Campaign — a public-private partnership...

08/06/2026

We grow up steps from the ocean, but for many young Bermudians the sea can still feel distant, unfamiliar or even intimidating.

Our Kids on the Reef (KOTR) programme exists to change that.

This World Ocean Day, we're celebrating our current spring cohort of M2 students, who have taken part in our two-day immersive experience building the skills, knowledge and confidence to connect with the ocean on their doorstep.

Every week since the end of April, approximately 500 students from schools across the island have spent time out on the water, under the surface and fully immersed in Bermuda's extraordinary marine world. Led by our Ocean Education Lead Dr. Alex, they are introduced to free diving, including breath-holding techniques and mindfulness, snorkelling, and get hands-on with ocean research.

Each student leaves with their own mask and snorkel to continue their ocean exploration made possible by our sponsors Hiscox, the Dr. Neil Burnie Foundation and the Lionfish Taskforce, who support the KOTR spring term, as well as many community supporters and volunteers, who ensure this programme continues to thrive.

06/06/2026

Something special is on the horizon. But before the next chapter begins, and we make history, we celebrate community.

Join us at BAMZ for a Free Open Day on June 20 - packed with family fun, animal encounters, performances & giveaways. Come enjoy the magic that already lives and breathes here ✨️

02/06/2026

Join authors Susana Amaral-Pimentel and Julia Amaral-Pimentel for a special reading of Wings of Wonder, a children's story about adventure, friendship and heritage dedicated to the writers' ancestors, who bravely travelled across the Atlantic with hope-filled dreams.

Follow Carlos, a young Cagarro seabird, as he is separated from his grandfather during a storm and washed ashore in Bermuda. With the help of Clarice, a wise Cahow, he journeys across the island, and discovers the rich history of Bermuda's Portuguese community along the way.

A heartwarming celebration of family, culture and belonging. The morning will also include a creative activity, and books will be available to purchase and sign on the day.

📌The Wings of Wonder reading will take place this Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. in the BZS Classrooms at BAMZ. This is a free event.

To sign up for this fun reading and creative activity event, click the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AFA828A7F5C52-63961515-bzswings #/

Second image📸: The Royal Gazette

29/05/2026

Trunk Island, our Living Classroom, has been having its shining moment this month, and rightfully so!

But the conservation work on Trunk doesn't just happen alone. With the support of volunteers and corporate partners, we can continue teaching future generations about protecting and preserving Bermuda's unique biodiversity.

Earlier this month, we were incredibly thankful to have team members from QBE Insurance helping on Trunk.

They planted 20 endemic trees, including Bermuda Olivewood, to continue building Trunk Island's future windbreak and hedge line. Bermuda Olivewood trees are well adapted to our island habitat, making an excellent choice for a self-pruning, hurricane-resistant barrier.

For Trunk Island, the team from QBE connected a network of previous plantings that now provides protection for our Native Nursery.

Thank you to the QBE team for rolling up their sleeves and investing in Trunk, and our island's, environmental future!

27/05/2026

Clear your calendar for June 20 - BAMZ is turning up the wild!

For one day only, enjoy free admission and a packed day of unforgettable experiences:

🎶 Live entertainment
🐍 Up-close animal encounters
🎁 Giveaways
🌴 Family activities
🍔 Food & treats

🎉 Special surprises for BZS Members
…and even more surprises to be revealed as we get closer to the big day.

Something special is happening at BAMZ this summer, and you’ll want to say you were there.

Save the date!

26/05/2026

Bermuda's native ecosystems are under pressure — but change is taking root.

Join BZS Micro Forest Officer Nicholas Coelho tonight, Tuesday, May 26 to hear how the BZS Micro Forest Project is restoring balance to Bermuda's environment.

Using the Miyawaki method of afforestation, the project has transformed underutilised spaces, including school grounds, urban lots, parkland, into thriving, multilayered ecosystems since 2021, cleared of invasive species and replanted with native flora.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this transformational project.

The lecture is free to attend, but a $10 donation will be gratefully received. Donations can be made on the night or online: https://bzs.bm/support/donate

📅 BZS Micro Forests: Reviving Biodiversity & Restoring Balance will take place this Tuesday, May 26 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the BZS Classrooms at BAMZ.

📌 To sign up for the lecture, click the link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AFA828A7F5C52-64131527-lecture #/

"BZS Micro Forests: Reviving Biodiversity & Restoring Balance" Restoring Bermuda, one Micro Forest at a time Tuesday, May 26th 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM BAMZ Classrooms Island nations face unique ecological challenges - habitat loss, invasive species and climate change - all intensified by their small...

22/05/2026

HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S BERMUDA DAY MESSAGE 2026 🇬🇧🇧🇲

As the people of Bermuda mark the occasion of Bermuda Day, my wife and I take this opportunity to extend our sincere congratulations to your Premier and to all those who call Bermuda their home. I would also like to offer my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderfully warm welcome I received across Bermuda during my visit earlier this month.

As I reflect on that visit, I join you in recognising and celebrating the many remarkable young people on these islands. I greatly appreciated seeing at first-hand the conservation work at the Living Classroom on Trunk Island, helping to protect and preserve Bermuda’s unique biodiversity for future generations.

Our long-term wellbeing is inseparable
from the health of the natural world we inherit, and I am hugely encouraged by the emphasis placed on engaging young people in caring for local habitats.
I have long held a special affection for the Overseas Territories, and I greatly value the unique character, traditions and contributions of each Territory within our wider British family.

The strength of community, pride in heritage and commitment to progress are qualities I deeply admire. My wife and I trust that the coming year will bring continued progress and wellbeing to the whole community of Bermuda.

Charles R.

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21/05/2026

We are incredibly excited about this collaboration with The St. George's Foundation for our 29th micro forest site. We are really looking forward to seeing this micro forest as it blooms within the Olde Towne. The team from SGF have been working hard to care for these culturally significant historic landmarks across the East End, and we know that the micro forest will continue to help enhance the biodiversity around Fort William and beyond.

Interested in learning more? Join Micro Forest Officer Nicholas Coelho on Tuesday, May 26 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. to learn more about how the BZS Micro Forest Project is transforming these underutilised spaces, often overrun with invasives, and creating ecological gains across the island.

📌BZS Micro Forests: Reviving Biodiversity & Restoring Balance https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AFA828A7F5C52-64131527-lecture #/

https://vimeo.com/1194341982?fl=pl&fe=cm

This is "'Little pockets of biodiversity' adding up across Bermuda" by The Bermuda Broadcasting Company on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

20/05/2026

In our BZS Living Classroom class Soils – Beneath the Surface, students got hands-on with the ground beneath their feet! Exploring the diverse soil types found around Spittal Pond and on Trunk Island, our young scientists discovered how the components of soil can shape the landscape around them.

Using scientific tools like Vernier probes and compound microscopes, students were able to dig deeper into scientific properties. Using the probes, students collected real data on soil pH, moisture, and temperature, and uncovered how soil composition can support or hinder plant growth and influence the ecosystems all around us. They learned how to construct their own microscope slides and attempted to view some of the microscopic life often found teaming beneath the surface!

Harrington Sound Primary visited Trunk Island for their class, and the students got the chance to show a very "special" guest what they were learning. The students had the distinguished opportunity to engage with His Majesty King Charles III as part of His Majesty's tour of the BZS Living Classroom on Trunk. It was an exciting moment for the students to demonstrate all that they had learned during their class.