Oceanarium
Bournemouth, Dorset
Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
Tel: 01202 311993
Situated on Bournemouth seafront, the award-winning Oceanarium takes you on an underwater adventure through some of the world's most amazing waters. Home to hundreds of awesome creatures, come face to face with stunning sharks, curious green sea turtles, colourful clownfish and the very cute, Oriental small clawed otter family!
Discover more about the spectacular aquatic world with nine naturally themed areas from the undergrowth of the Amazon River to the beautiful Barrier Reef and the eerie Abyss. Experience fantastic interactive displays including the world’s first virtual Interactive Dive Cage and nine daily feeding presentations.
To help you make the most over your visit, your Oceanarium ticket is valid all day so you can enjoy a relaxing break in the family-friendly beach-side Offshore Cafe with stunning views across the bay. The Offshore Cafe proudly brews Starbucks coffee and serves delicious hot and cold snacks, meals, refreshments and children’s menus. Visit The Cove gift shop for souvenirs to suit all pockets or take a stroll along the beautiful beach front.
Open daily from 10am (except Christmas day). Closing times vary, please see website before visit.
Located next to Bournemouth Pier, just a 5 minute walk from the town centre.
Book tickets in advance online to make great savings.
Adult - £12.25
Child - £8.25
Under 3’s – Free
Senior - £10.25
Student – 10.25
Disabled Child - £7.95
Disabled Adult - £9.75
Carer - £9.75
Family of 3 - £24.95
Family of 4 – £29.95
Family of 5 – £34.95
Family of 6 - £39.95
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