Bournemouth Oceanarium Day Ticket: Sharks & Penguins Feeding

Shark and stingray exhibits tour with live feedings and ocean conservation insights

Bournemouth Oceanarium is a marine life attraction in Bournemouth where families walk through exhibits of sharks, penguins, otters, sea turtles and tropical fish, with daily feeding sessions and talks included. The ticket covers two adults and two children aged 3–15. The oceanarium is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, fully wheelchair accessible, and compact enough to explore at a relaxed pace by the coast.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Bournemouth Oceanarium exhibits

• Enter Bournemouth Oceanarium
• Explore marine life exhibits
• Watch daily feeding sessions
• Attend informative talks
• Enjoy coastline views from terraces

The Experience

Bournemouth Oceanarium sits on the coast and invites you to move through themed exhibits housing Humboldt penguins, blacktip reef sharks, West African dwarf crocodiles, stingrays, sea turtles, otters and tropical fish. The layout is compact and easy to navigate, so you're not walking for hours between tanks. Daily feeding sessions and informative talks happen throughout the day, turning the exhibits into moments where you learn how these animals live and why ocean conservation matters.

Your ticket covers two adults and two children aged 3 to 15, and entry runs from 10 am to 5 pm daily. Interactive displays let younger visitors engage directly with what they're seeing, and outdoor terraces offer views of the Bournemouth coastline between indoor sections. The oceanarium is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces navigable. Prams and strollers are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them. Public transportation stops nearby, so getting there without a car is straightforward.

What’s included

• Entry for two adults and two children aged 3–15.
• access to all themed exhibits featuring sharks, penguins, otters, sea turtles and tropical fish.
• daily feeding sessions and informative talks.
• interactive displays.
• outdoor coastal terraces.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bournemouth Oceanarium

Is this one for you?This ticket suits families with young children or mixed ages, since the compact layout and two-hour pace mean you're not managing a long day of walking, and the feeding sessions and talks give everyone something to focus on together.

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Top questions

What animals will my children see at Bournemouth Oceanarium?

Bournemouth Oceanarium houses Humboldt penguins, blacktip reef sharks, West African dwarf crocodiles, stingrays, sea turtles, otters and tropical fish across themed exhibits. Daily feeding sessions and talks bring these species to life and explain their behavior and conservation.

How long does a typical visit to Bournemouth Oceanarium take?

Most visitors spend around two hours exploring the exhibits and catching the feeding sessions. The compact layout means you're not rushing between distant tanks, and you can move at your own pace through the themed sections.

Is Bournemouth Oceanarium accessible for wheelchairs and buggies?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are fully wheelchair accessible. Prams and strollers are welcome throughout, and specialized infant seats are available. Public transportation options are also nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What time does Bournemouth Oceanarium open and close?

Bournemouth Oceanarium is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Your ticket gives you access to all exhibits and activities during those hours.

What does the ticket include for my family?

Your ticket covers entry for two adults and two children aged 3 to 15, with access to all exhibits, interactive displays and daily feeding sessions and talks included in the price.