Recent News

Tour de Turtles Race begins
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Two juvenile green sea turtles are being tracked by scientists as part of the Tour de Turtles Race on the Rock.


Looking after turtles — Island hosts international course
Thursday, August 15, 2013

The Bermuda Zoological Society is hosting an international course on the biology and conservation of sea turtles.


Dolphin leaves Somerset waters, heads to sea
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

After swimming around super close to shore in Somerset, the dolphin that caused a stir on Monday [Aug 12] has returned to the deeper waters and has not been spotted close to shore since


Warning as children swim with wild dolphin in Somerset (Update)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

A dolphin that appears to be stranded near Somerset Long Bay has been in the area all day.


Lone dolphin leaves Somerset Long Bay area
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

A dolphin feared stranded in Somerset Long Bay has left the area.



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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!

BAMZ attraction Darth Vader dies
Royal Gazette
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

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Diver Tamara Sukdeo sprinkles sand over Darth Vader the grouper as
Aqua Camp member Josie De Braga looks on
(file photograph)

Darth Vader, a grouper at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo known for his affection for belly rubs, has died.

The large black grouper, a long-time resident of the facility’s North Rock exhibit, was believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, and had been at the zoo for more than 20 years.

In a Facebook post, BAMZ said: “Two and a half weeks ago Darth developed a medical condition and was treated with various medications to alleviate the symptoms.

“His overall condition was improving, much to the relief of staff, and he appeared to be on the mend.

“Unfortunately yesterday he passed away suddenly. A full investigation will be carried out to try and determine his cause of death. At this time no other fish are showing any symptoms and the North Rock tank’s water quality appears to be fine.

“Our staff are greatly missing him and grieving his loss.”