Sea Life Hunstanton
Updated for 2026
The Seal Hospital has now helped over 750 seals and has added a new seal pup recovery pool; the attraction operates under the Sea Life brand.
Always check opening times, prices and dates with the venue or organiser before you travel.
Located in the popular Norfolk seaside town of Hunstanton, this Sea Life centre is close to the beach and other amenities and is home to a captivating array of creatures including penguins, otters, sharks, seahorses and crustaceans.
Sea Life Hunstanton is a state-of-the-art marine aquarium that allows visitors to go on an undersea odyssey and get up close to an array of different sea creatures. Meet their friendly team of Rainforest Rangers who are waiting to show visitors their fascinating jungle beasties and creepy crawlies. Marvel at the intriguing colony of resident penguins at Sea Life Hunstanton and watch them as they glide underwater before your very eyes.
There are talks and feeding times not to be missed and further details, including times and days of when these occur, are listed on their website.
The Wash and surrounding areas along the stunning Norfolk coast are home to two species of seal, the Common Seal and Grey Seal. Since opening their Seal Hospital in 1989 they have helped rescue and rehabilitate hundreds of seals, most of which are young and vulnerable. Many have been separated from their mother and are lost and others have suffered from injuries or infections and are not strong enough to fight for themselves. Many seal pups that come into their care are just a few days old and have not learnt how to catch or eat fish and are still reliant on their mother’s milk. After considerable care and attention and when the seals reach their target weight they arrange their safe release back into the wild.
To find out more about Sea Life Hunstanton, including opening times and admission costs, events, talks and feeding times, Seal Rescue Centre and Hospital and conservation, please go to their website.
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