Wondering why the National SEA LIFE Centre is such a popular family day out? Marine life is a truly fascinating thing, especially to a child. Whether its their first time seeing a vibrant coral reef, getting nose to fin with majestic sharks, or marvelling at jawless fish. There are so many colours, textures and wonderful creatures to see. Your child can learn and interact with these beautiful creatures of the deep, making it an extraordinary experience for them.
So, without further ado let’s dive into the National SEA LIFE Centre’s most impressive attractions and immersive marine animal experiences!
Snorkel With Sharks at SEA LIFE Manchester
Kickstart your sealife adventure head first in the salt water… Pull up your snorkel gear and plunge into the shark tank at SEA LIFE Manchester! The ‘Snorkel With Sharks’ activity offers you the chance to get up close with the beautiful sharks of the deep as well as thousands of marine life like the elegant sting ray and more.
In this 60 minute snorkel adventure, you’ll spend 20 minutes in the snorkel cage and the other 40 minutes exploring the rest of the tank. Did you know there are half a million litres of seawater in the tank. On your deep dive you’ll also meet 31 species of sea creatures inhabiting the ocean display as well as the sharks!
This activity is suitable for kids aged 10 years+. All kids aged 10 -16 must have an adult over 18 accompany them.
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Glass Bottom Boat Experiences at SEA LIFE Brighton
Discover marine mammals and other amazing creatures at the world’s oldest aquarium! Brighton aquarium has a beautiful Victorian Arcade which is a very unique and a special marine environment to explore. Spot soft bodied animals like sea anemones in the rock pools and fascinating hard bodied creatures like the crustacean family – that’s crabs, lobsters, prawns etc…
What better way to familiarise your kids with the marine waters than to sit directly on top of them? Now I’m not talking about just any old boat experience but one with a transparent floor! As part of SEA LIFE Brighton’s VIP experiences, the Glass Bottom Boat Experience is just £20 for a group of up to 6 people!
Glide over the water and say hello to our inquisitive turtles and jawsome sharks while the marine experts explain what makes them so weird and wonderful! Want to add another experience on top? For an extra £30 you can feed the turtles that swim beneath you too!
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Meet Ntombi and Masozi the Crocodile Sisters at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
Is it reptile o’clock yet? Come face to face with African Dwarf Crocodiles at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth! Ntombi and Masozi are two sleek and sinister dwarf crocodile sisters! Did you know the dwarf crocodile is the world’s smallest crocodile? Growing up to 190 cm in length (by contrast, the Nile crocodile can reach 5 m in length).
Watch the sisters bask by the water and see if you can spot Masozi’s wonky tooth! Although they like to keep it very chill, when these crocs do move they can reach speeds up to 28mph! How cool is that?
This experience is included in your general ticket price at this SEA LIFE discovery Centre.
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Polar Adventure at SEA LIFE London
At this London aquarium you can explore other aquatic animals that are slightly more feathery than all the others… Have you guessed which animal we are talking about? In the Polar Adventure at SEA LIFE London you can come eye to eye with PENGUINS!
Take your sealife adventure to the icy plains of the Antarctic and experience life with a colony of Gentoo Penguins. The more the temperature drops, the more amazing discoveries you’ll make in this icy landscape. Whether you stick your head under a dome-shaped lookout or watch the Gentoo clan dive into the crystal waters through their tank – you’re sure to be mesmerised.
You’ll be happy to know that through the Polar Adventure, SEA LIFE London is supporting the efforts of the charity Falklands Conservation too!
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Ocean Feed at SEA LIFE Birmingham
In this VIP experience you get to go behind the scenes, standing in the UK’s only 360° Ocean Tunnel! This 15-minute ocean feed will be led by a knowledgeable trained Aquarist who will be able to tell you all about the lifestyles, diets and habitats of individual animals who live in the tunnel.
This discovery centre experience costs £75 (coinciding your entry ticket price too) and is great for kids to learn and interact with their favourite marine animals! This is experience is available on a daily basis but always remember to pre-book!
If you are looking to do something even more daring, check out the Sharks After Dark tours at SEA LIFE Birmingham, your older kids will love this one too!
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FAQS
How many SEA LIFE Centres are there in the UK?
In the UK & Ireland there are 12 SEA LIFE Centres in total. Here are all the locations:
England – SEA LIFE
How long does it take to walk around the National SEA LIFE Centre?
Your visit will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the speed you wish to go around the attraction. However this depends completely on you and how long you would like to enjoy our underwater world. We recommend attending the talks to make the most of your visit.
Can you just turn up at the national sea life Centre?
Anyone wishing to visit, including promotional ticket holders, will need to pre-book a timed-entry ticket in advance before you visit our attraction.
Found the perfect SEA LIFE discovery centre for you & your family? With each centre offering such a diverse range of magical marine mammals, VIP experiences & interactive learning opportunities, you’re youngsters will have their little minds blown wide open! Roam freely from one marine environment to the next, picking their favourite aquatic animals from the simplest animals to the most complex or even the scariest!
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