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SEA LIFE Manchester Tickets
More than 5,000 sea creatures
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30 spectacular displays
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Book advance tickets to SEA LIFE Manchester and skip the hassle, with guaranteed admission to one of the city's most engaging, family-friendly attractions. Home to over 5,000 sea creatures, SEA LIFE Manchester offers visitors of all ages a fascinating glimpse into the deep, from jellyfish, pufferfish, and octopi to the incredible life cycle of sea turtles. Once inside, you're free to explore at your own pace.
Plan ahead and book your tickets before you travel
Guaranteed admission to this popular, family-friendly attraction
Enjoy an educational day out, discovering thousands of sea creatures
Choose your own entry time and explore the exhibitions at your own leisure
Turtle Beach
Start your journey at Turtle Beach, a unique and interactive 3D projection experience that takes you through the life cycle of a sea turtle, from egg to the open sea.
Rocky Hideout
Venture deep into the world's underwater cave system at Rocky Hideout. Little ones can explore mini caves and immersive tank displays, getting up close to some weird and wonderful marine species along the way.
Ocean Tunnel
Step inside our incredible ocean tunnel and find yourself fully immersed in the wonders of tropical seas, surrounded by amazing creatures including sharks, tangs, rays, and green sea turtles.
Rockpool
Rockpools are amazing micro-habitats full of incredible creatures! On your visit to SEA LIFE Manchester you can get closer than ever before to them.
Virtual Reality Experience
Experience the ocean from a whole new angle with our immersive Virtual Reality experience. Choose from 5 different ocean and sea creature-themed adventures as you take a virtual journey beneath the surface! Don't miss our VR pods inside the aquarium, located just after the ocean tunnel.
Book online in advance and add the VR experience to your SEA LIFE entry ticket.
FAQs
Open daily from 10am to 7pm (excluding Christmas Day). Last admission at 5pm
- Entrance to the Sea Life Centre, Manchester.
- Transport.
- See more than 5,000 sea creatures and 30 spectacular displays including rock pools, tortoise breeding and awesome tropical features.
- Hold a crab or touch a starfish in the interactive Touchpool Experience
- Watch sharks swim overhead in the Underwater Ocean Tunnel
- Discover how the Octopus likes to decorate his home!
- Spot the Clownfish hiding in the corals, and discover how shy and secretive they are.
- Do you know how Seahorses give birth to their young? Find out why they are endangered in the wild.
- Don’t miss the fun talks and feed shows throughout the day
- Learn about Sea Life Manchester’s breed, rescue and protect programme
Plus:
- On a day out with the kids? Treat yourself to a well-earned rest at the soft play centre!
- Children under 3 can enter the Sea Life Centre, Manchester completely FREE of charge!
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