Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary General Admission Ticket
Overview
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Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary is a state-of-the-art marine aquarium taking visitors on a memorable undersea odyssey filled with amazing close encounters with sea creatures of astonishing variety. Coming soon for Easter - RainForest Ranger Something exciting has arrived at Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary - all the way from the world's Tropical Rainforests. Our team of friendly Rainforest Rangers are ready to show you some of their jungle beasties. If you've ever wanted to hold a snake, lizard or a giant creepy crawly from the deepest depths of the jungle visit Hunstanton SEA LIFE to meet our new Rainforest Rangers and all of their friends.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission ticket
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
SEA LIFE Hunstanton
Explore the several fascinating creature zones in Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary with your entrance ticket. First, join the Rainforest Rangers to meet our very friendly Bosc Monitor Lizard. These lizards are native to Africa and can be found in thick grassland, they also have powerful limbs to help with digging and climbing. Our team of friendly Rainforest Rangers are ready to show you some of their jungle beasties! If you have ever wanted to hold a snake, lizard or a giant creepy crawly from the deepest depths of the jungle, then join us in this NEW interactive experience. Visit our Seal Rescue Centre to appreciate the resident seals and the latest pups our dedicated animal care team are tentatively caring for. Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary is home to Norfolk's only seal sanctuary open to visitors. You'll be able to follow the journey of our injured seals through their rescue. Starting from local coastal waters, through rehabilitation and eventually release back into the wild! Visit the outside seal enclosure and get a spectacular view from underwater. Get a closer look of our resident seals and learn about their individual stories at the seal feeding presentations throughout the day. By the Otter River, meet our cheeky chappies Smartie, Twix & Yorkie. They are a family of Asian Short Clawed Otters. Get a sneaky peak into their den via a private viewing glass and watch them play in their specially designed river enclosure, complete with running stream & diving pool. In the Ocean Tunnel, the amazing Ocean tank holds 187,500 litres of natural seawater and is home to over 30 amazing different species of fish and our majestic Green Sea Turtle, Ernie! In the Ocean Display, get face to face with the Blacktip Reef Shark that is a species of requiem shark and belongs to the Carcharhinidae family. These sharks are often identified by the prominent black tips at the end of the fins. These sharks are commonly found inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Be prepared to be amazed as you come closer than ever before to astonishing colourful assortment of creatures in our Tropical Reef displays filled with Blue Regal Tangs, Clown Fish and much more. Step out of the ocean and into the hot and humid rainforest to experience what life is like beneath the tropical treetops. Winding through the roots and tree trunks, Amazonia Rivers are home to some spectacular fish, amphibians & reptiles. Get a close look of the Piranhas with ruby-red bellies via our ‘heads-up’ tank for the kids and our Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman. Get a up close look and see their menacing smile just snapping distance away. Whatever the weather, there is plenty to do at SEA LIFE Hunstanton. Enjoy the hot summer weather with a cooling cold drink, snacks and a selection of ice creams at the Pirate Kiosk whilst the children play on the adventure playground!
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Opening Hours - 11am - 4pm
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Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beside the sea!
Lulubumble,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sea Life Hunstanton was delightful. The staff were friendly & knowledgeable. The sea creatures were amazing & I particularly liked the penguins & feeding the enormous Pacus. It wasn't too busy when I went & managed to walk round with ease. I agree with a previous review regarding the shop - emphasis is heavily on toys where perhaps it should have some educational emphasis too particularly iwe want future generations to protect the oceans & their inhabitants.
Good al round family entertainment
paulsF8793PK,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good all round family entertainment. Staff friendly and helpful and animals all well kept and clean. Plenty of information about the various different creatures.
Lovely day out
Global21018010159,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I really enjoyed seeing the penguins. The stingrays were fantastic too- Not too badly priced and I enjoyed my time in Hunstanton
Surprisingly stumbled upon the Sealife centre - and glad we did!
Nicola T,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Hunstanton with low expectations as a seaside resort with ‘few arcades’ - this is based on what we were told beforehand. Upon arriving, we found the Sealife Centre and after a quick stroll up and down the promenade, we went at 14:10. We used Blue Light discount to buy our tickets. Quite a maze of zones, but having been to other Sealife centres, the biggest difference had to be the friendliness of the staff. We missed a lot of the talks going in so late but the staff stopped to talk to us about ‘Romeo’, ‘Amber’ and the ‘leaf cutter Ants’. We have left with so many of our questions answered. Very well kept, and clearly very caring staff. Such a lovely trip.
Lots to see and enjoyable
Spencer T,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience with our family. Plenty to see and staff were helpful and accommodating. As ever it's not cheap but we knew that and probably could have a saved some money if we'd pre booked. Very nice morning with the family
Good family day out and brilliant cause
G220OXvanessag,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Large variety of animals. So lovely to see . I was however concerned that the tanks were too small for the larger fish. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable
Fun, interesting few hours especially when it’s raining.
Sarah-in-York,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fish, sharks, rays, caiman, turtle, otters, axolotls penguins, seals. All very healthy in clean, well maintained tanks/ enclosures. Friendly staff. Costa Coffee cafe. Information could have been a bit more plentiful. Fun tunnels with ‘head bubbles’ so children can pop up and feel as though they’re inside the enclosures with the animals.
A wonderful day out.
L2370KQsandrah,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day out. Plenty to see and staff were friendly and full of information. A great opportunity to get up close to some beautiful creatures.
Great visit
Gudrun B,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice visit. A lot of different animals, amazing to see! I would definitely recommend when people are visiting brighton
The staff were friendly...
Carol H,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The staff were friendly and helpful. The building itself was a bit tired and the animal enclosures could do with upgrading . Thought that it was expensive for a family activity.
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