THE SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM
AN AMAZING AQUATIC ADVENTURE
Home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life, the SEA LIFE London Aquarium,
is the flagship in SEA LIFE's international network of aquariums. Situated on London's vibrant
South Bank, in the centre of the capital, the attraction takes thousands of UK and international
guests on an amazing aquatic adventure every year.
Journeying through 14 themed zones laid out over three floors, guests come face to fin with
thousands of creatures in exciting settings as they discover how beautiful and fragile the world's
marine eco-systems are. More than 500 different species live in 65 displays with some
breathtaking features and plenty of inter-actives along the way.
SHARK WALK
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to over 10 species of sharks and guests enter the
attraction via a stunning glass walk-way right above their home. Looking down, they can see some
of the most majestic creatures of the deep swimming just inches beneath their feet, giving a
unique perspective on some of the marine world's most impressive predators.
FROM THE COLD ATLANTIC TO THE GREAT BRITISH COAST
The journey of discovery continues in the depths of the Atlantic as guests are introduced to the
creatures of this cold, deep ocean - from the intelligent and multi-tentacled Octopus to mullet, bib
and smelt. From the Atlantic to the British Isles and some fascinating members of the Shark family
can be seen in the large Ray Lagoon where the daily feeds and talks are not to be missed.
INTERACTIVE ROCK POOLS
The interactive rock pools allow guests to get close to the tiny creatures that inhabit our
seashores. Marine experts are on hand to provide fun and educative ‘show and tell’ sessions and
children love being able to hold crabs and starfish and stroke anemones.
DIVE DISCOVERY
The centrepiece of the spectacular Dive Discovery is an awesome glass tunnel walkway, allowing
guests to take a stroll beneath a tropical ocean full of colourful fish and sparkling coral. The display
also features a gigantic handcrafted 25-metre-long whale skeleton and is home to more than 25
species of marine creatures, including two rare Green turtles. And watch out for the mesmerising
shoal of over forty Cownose rays swimming together in perfect synchrony.
SHARK REEF ENCOUNTER
Shark Reef Encounter at SEA LIFE London Aquarium takes guests on an exciting journey through
shark infested waters, where they will discover the truth about these awe inspiring but much
maligned creatures. Featuring a group of over 20 magnificent animals - including two impressive
2.8m long Brown sharks, a group of sleek Blacktip Reef sharks and an amazingly patterned
Bowmouth Guitar shark – Shark Reef Encounter immerses guests in a positive celebration of
sharks. The giant windows of the Pacific Wreck Display give amazing up close access to these
striking creatures as they circle huge floor to ceiling Easter Island heads. Guests will be able to
learn more about the threats sharks face and what they can do to help through information
screens situated around the viewing windows.
THE CORAL CAVES OF NEMO’S KINGDOM
Nemo’s Coral Caves provide a kaleidoscope of colour in an area that explores the marvel of coral,
sea anemones and other vibrant creatures. The ever-popular star of the movie ‘Finding Nemo’, the
clownfish, is found here amongst the reefs, along with best friend "Dory", the bright blue Royal
Tang.
SECRETS OF THE SEAHORSE TEMPLE
These tiny creatures can be found in a series of stunning displays carved to resemble a sandstone
Incan temple. Guests can learn all about these magical animals and their unusual behaviours including male childbirth - and also about the SEA LIFE seahorse breeding and conservation
programmes that are helping endangered species.
RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Explore the Rainforests of the World in a steamy jungle with tropical temperatures and humidity,
eerie mists and distinctive rainforest sounds. Guests will travel across three continents taking in
fascinating facts about the vulnerable eco-systems of Malaysia, West Africa and South America as
well as getting up close and personal with some of the rainforests’ most famous and feared
residents. Meet a Cuban crocodile just snapping distance away and marvel at her powerful jaws
through a gigantic viewing window as she relaxes in a specially created wetland habitat mirroring
her Latin-American home. Just round the corner is a family of highly toxic Poison Dart frogs and a
collection of flesh eating piranha fish - plus terrapins and giant Pacu fish.
A TRIP ALONG THE RIVER THAMES
From the Thames Barrier to Westminster Bridge, the diverse history of the capital’s river unfolds
as guests discover how the Thames has regenerated in recent years to become home to over 110
species of fish.
PENGUINS: ICE ADVENTURE
Travel to the frozen extremities of the Antarctic and experience life with a colony of Gentoo
penguins. As the temperature drops, visitors will journey through an icy landscape full of fun
interactive features. Guess which animal noise is a penguin and watch a video of experts
explaining about these loveable creatures. But the stars are a group of acrobatic Gentoo penguins
and visitors get a direct window into their habitat in a special icy penguin-viewing cave, where they
can see these magical birds above and below land. As they dive beneath the water and play in
their carefully created home, guests will discover the challenges of life in the most inhospitable
landscape on earth and the dangers its inhabitants face.
CLAWS
CLAWS brings together a spectacular collection of the “B-movie monsters” of the marine world,
from the gigantic Japanese Spider crab (which can grow to 12 feet long) and the colourful
Rainbow crab. Built like miniature armoured tanks, these powerful crusty creatures of the deep are
natural warriors and guests can inspect them at close quarters in a newly themed area featuring
quirky displays designed to resemble giant crabs.
A mechanical model shows the workings of a crab’s claw and interactive features enable guests to
feel the textures of their shells. Specially created ‘B-Movie’ style displays add to the fun, including
low and pop-up windows allowing visitors to examine these alien like animals from every angle.
Add in fun, informative graphics and vibrant theming and you have a monster new addition to one
of London’s most popular attractions.
SAVE OUR SEAS
Conservation is at the heart of the work that SEA LIFE London Aquarium does and there's plenty
of opportunities throughout the visit to learn about the key issues facing marine life today. A
special conservation area gives guests the opportunity to pause for thought and learn more about
special projects like the SEA LIFE Trust’s current campaign to stop whaling.