In this 12-minute epic 4-D adventure from BBC Earth, follow the sun as it touches the lives of creatures across the planet, bringing a fresh understanding of how the world is interconnected. As spring arrives in the Arctic, watch a mother polar bear and her two tiny cubs emerge into a snowy wonderland. Then, experience the fierce winds that sweep across Antarctica—forcing the emperor penguins to huddle together as they endure four months of darkness and the coldest temperatures on Earth.
BBC Earth’s From Pole to Pole examines how the seasons produce the greatest spectacles on Earth and illuminates the importance of the sun's energy to life on Earth.
BBC Earth’s Planet Earth: From Pole to Pole is a BBC/Discovery Channel/NHK co-production in association with the CBC and are made available through a partnership with CineMuse.
Aquarium show schedules change on a daily basis. Please check with us before planning your visit around any individual show.
Our 4-D shows are accessible for all audiences and include:

With larger-than-life images that leap right out of the screen, the 4-D experience is your chance to look at marine animals in a whole new way.

Immerse yourself in a herd of plodding elephants or a flock of cawing birds, with surround sound that puts you in the middle of the action.

Catch a whiff of the scents that will further immerse you in the 4-D experience, with customized smells for various shows.

With a variety of innovative technology, the 4-D experience will give you a sense of what it’s like to swim with sea snakes…or get chomped by a shark.
Note: The 4-D Experience may not be appropriate for children under four or people with back conditions. Please consult a staff member if you have any concerns. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times inside the theatre and in the aquarium galleries.