A unique nature-inspired retreat and sensory wellbeing space.

Discover an underwater home to more than 1.000 amazing aquatic creatures and a living underwater landscape.

For all ages and abilities

See More Sensory Friendly at The SQ

Say hello to Fin!

Fin is a female Betta, with beautiful colour and short fins. Betta’s are typically feisty and full of attitude, usually found in SouthEast Asia and surrounding countries.

Can you find Fin and her female Betta friends in our 4,000 litre tank?

Fin cant wait to make The Squarium her new home and will be bringing you lots of fun or “fin” facts as we like to say!

Can you find these sea-creatures in The SQuarium?

Discover these Fin Facts about each!

FEMALE BETTA

Famale Betta are just as colourful and full of attitude as the boys, just with shorter fins! some can even life together in carefully managed girls gangs called sororities, but dont be fooled by their pretty faces, these ladies can be feisty!
Origen: Southeast Asia – Thailand, Cambodia and Neighbouring Countries

VAMPIRE SHRIMP

Not as scary as it sounds! Vampire shrimp are peaceful filter feeders that catch tiny particles with feathery fans.
Origin: West and Central Africa

DWARF AQUATIC FROG

These little frogs spend almost their intire lives underwater, but there’s catch… They dont have gills! They breathe air through their lungs, so they have to pop up to the surface for a quick breath before diving back down!
Origin: Central Africa – Congo Basin

The SQuarium –  A unique nature-inspired retreat and sensory wellbeing space, bringing flowing water, colourful fish, volcanic-rock inspired landscape and living greenery together beneath a canopy of plants.

Gentle sounds and the movement of this living underwater world combine to create an immersive sensory experience — a place to pause, unwind and reconnect with nature.

Every visitor experiences the world differently.

That’s why we’re creating more welcoming, inclusive spaces where everyone can feel comfortable and enjoy their visit. Discover The Square’s Sensory Room, sensory play sessions and other

facilities designed to support a more comfortable shopping experience.

Explore sensory-friendly facilities

Our oceans, waterways and the delicate ecosystems that sustain life are essential to our planet.

Every creature plays a part in the natural world, and the more we understand, the more we can care. Small actions can make a big difference, from reducing waste to protecting wildlife and making sustainable choices. Let’s learn, explore and become champions for the natural world because protecting our planet starts with all of us.

SUSTAINABLE AQUARIUM SYSTEM

The Squarium, home to more than 1,000 sustainably bred aquatic creatures, contains 4,000 litres of water combined with unique filtration systems to ensure the right conditions for its inhabitants to thrive, while also supporting its surrounding live plant wall, resulting in minimal water replacement. A unique aquaponic system recirculates water from the aquarium to nourish the living plant wall, which helps filter the water for the tank in return creating an environmentally conscious, interconnected ecosystem.

CONSERVATION & REPOPULATING

The Squarium is managed by Dublin’s own aquarium and conservation specialists, Seahorse Aquarium. Trusted around the world to protect and conserve endangered sealife, you’ll recognise marine biologist Kealan Doyle as our SQuarium specialist. Find out more by watching Netlix’s “Seahorse Man”, join us at our next Squarium Live events, or follow @seahorseaquariums and @thesqtallaght for regular

The SQuarium is more than a place to discover the wonders of the underwater world – it’s a shared space for our community to connect, learn and enjoy something special together.

Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, your school or a local group, everyone is welcome to pause, explore and experience a little wonder at The Square.

There’s always more to discover!

From special events to fun activities and opportunities to learn,
we’re looking forward to bringing our community together through The SQuarium.

We’d love to welcome your class, club or community group to The SQuarium!

We’re happy to discuss options to suit your visit, including guided experiences and private group visits. Interested in arranging a visit? Get in touch at info@thesquare.ie

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We’re always looking for ways to make The SQuarium and The Square even better.

Your thoughts, ideas and feedback help us create experiences that matter to our community. Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Email us info@thesquare.ie Connect with us on social media @thesqtallaght

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