Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium

About Us

Dive in to a magical underwater journey and discover 1000’s of amazing creatures above and below the waves at Bournemouth Oceanarium.

Submerge yourself in our newly re-themed underwater tunnel, home to stunning sharks, Carrie the loggerhead turtle and many more. Get up close to a cunning croc, mischievous otter family, mesmerizing jellyfish, colourful clownfish and not forgetting our playful colony of Humboldt penguins!

Enjoy Shark Wreck Reef! The walk through tunnel display which incorporates a shipwreck theme surrounded by stunning coral, encompasses an impressive 350 thousand litres of salt water! Visitors can get up close to over 75 creatures, including a variety of shark species, southern stingrays, moray eels and a giant turtle.

Don’t miss:

- Daily talks and feeds

- School holiday activities

- Kids’ quiz trail

- 11 themed zones

- Kids’ play zone

- Walkthrough tunnel

- Offshore café and Bayview Terrace

- Cove gift shop

There is so much to sea and explore, whatever the weather!

Creature feeding experiences are available at an additional cost and must be pre-booked at least 5 days in advance – see the website for more info.

Book online for great savings!

Creature feeding experiences are available at an additional cost and must be pre-booked at least 5 days in advance – see the website for more info.

Visitor Information:

- Tickets valid all day

- Accessible for all

- Super saver family tickets

- Under 3’s free

Discounted rates for pre-booked groups of 10 or more

The Offshore Cafe and Cove gift shop are both open to all. Enjoy amazing views of the bay from our beachfront Offshore Café, open daily from 10am providing a variety of hot and cold food, and proudly serves Starbucks Coffee. The Cove gift shop is full of fascinating and unique merchandise to suit all ages, tastes and pockets.

The Oceanarium is located next to Bournemouth Pier, on the beach front, just a 5 minute walk from the town centre.