Oceanario Lisboa
Whether you're traveling with children or not, Oceanario Lisboa is the perfect place for you! With over 16,000 individual animals, spread across 45 species. Wave at penguins, seagulls, sharks, rays, chimeras, seahorses, bony fish, sea urchins, corals, octopuses, jellyfish, and other marine organisms!
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Over 8,000 creatures belonging to over 500 species await you at the Oceanário de Lisboa.
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Waltz through different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more
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The Oceanário's conservation programs will leave you in awe.
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From exotic fish like the African Butterflyfish to tropical amphibians like the Dusky Salamander, you’ll find them all.
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Discover how simple changes in our everyday routine can go a long way in protecting our oceans.
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Check out Takashi Amano's underwater artistic interpretation of the complex diversity.
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Don’t forget to carry your camera as this aquarium is a treasure trove of Instagram-worthy moments.
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Over 8,000 creatures belonging to over 500 species await you at the Oceanário de Lisboa.
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Waltz through different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more
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The Oceanário's conservation programs will leave you in awe.
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From exotic fish like the African Butterflyfish to tropical amphibians like the Dusky Salamander, you’ll find them all.
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Discover how simple changes in our everyday routine can go a long way in protecting our oceans.
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Check out Takashi Amano's underwater artistic interpretation of the complex diversity.
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Don’t forget to carry your camera as this aquarium is a treasure trove of Instagram-worthy moments.
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Access Europe’s largest indoor aquarium Oceanário de Lisboa, and enjoy a panorama of Lisbon on the Telecabine Cable Car with these combo tickets.
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Get up close and personal with different kinds of corals, starfish, cuttlefish, and a number of amphibians - all coexisting peacefully at Lisboa’s Oceanário.
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Take in different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more.
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The Telecabine gondola takes you to a height of 30 meters over the Tagus River, with sweeping views of the city below.
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Covering a stretch of 1.2 kilometers, the Telecabine connects the Vasco Da Gama Tower in the north to Lisboa’s Oceanário in the south.
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Access Europe’s largest indoor aquarium Oceanário de Lisboa, and enjoy a panorama of Lisbon on the Telecabine Cable Car with these combo tickets.
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Get up close and personal with different kinds of corals, starfish, cuttlefish, and a number of amphibians - all coexisting peacefully at Lisboa’s Oceanário.
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Take in different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more.
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The Telecabine gondola takes you to a height of 30 meters over the Tagus River, with sweeping views of the city below.
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Covering a stretch of 1.2 kilometers, the Telecabine connects the Vasco Da Gama Tower in the north to Lisboa’s Oceanário in the south.
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Save up to 50% on local services and tourist attractions with your Lisbon Card, and make further savings with entry to the Oceanário de Lisboa.
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Valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the option selected, the Lisbon Card grants you access to the city’s public transport, and free entry to 51 museums, monuments, and places of interest!
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Learn more about the city’s fascinating history at the Lisbon Story Center and the Sintra Myths & Legends Interactive Centre or experience a virtual reality tour at the 25 de Abril Bridge.
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Oceanário de Lisboa is home to over 8,000 creatures spread across 500 species. From exotic fish like the African Butterfly Fish to tropical amphibians like the Dusky Salamander, you'll see them all.
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Gaze at the different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, the Pacific Ocean, the Antarctic, and more.
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Save up to 50% on local services and tourist attractions with your Lisbon Card, and make further savings with entry to the Oceanário de Lisboa.
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Valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the option selected, the Lisbon Card grants you access to the city’s public transport, and free entry to 51 museums, monuments, and places of interest!
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Learn more about the city’s fascinating history at the Lisbon Story Center and the Sintra Myths & Legends Interactive Centre or experience a virtual reality tour at the 25 de Abril Bridge.
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Oceanário de Lisboa is home to over 8,000 creatures spread across 500 species. From exotic fish like the African Butterfly Fish to tropical amphibians like the Dusky Salamander, you'll see them all.
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Gaze at the different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, the Pacific Ocean, the Antarctic, and more.
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Grab your hop-on hop-off pass and explore hotspots like Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery with 27 stops along two exciting routes.
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No long waits – buses arrive every 20-30 mins! Onboard, dive into Lisbon’s history with a multilingual audio guide packed with fun facts.
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Get off at stop 6 on the Modern route, skip the queues, and dive into Lisbon Oceanarium, home to 15,000 animals and 450 plant species.
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Get up close to diverse marine life in Europe’s second-largest aquarium, featuring ecosystems from the Atlantic to tropical Indian reefs and beyond.
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Grab your hop-on hop-off pass and explore hotspots like Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery with 27 stops along two exciting routes.
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No long waits – buses arrive every 20-30 mins! Onboard, dive into Lisbon’s history with a multilingual audio guide packed with fun facts.
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Get off at stop 6 on the Modern route, skip the queues, and dive into Lisbon Oceanarium, home to 15,000 animals and 450 plant species.
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Get up close to diverse marine life in Europe’s second-largest aquarium, featuring ecosystems from the Atlantic to tropical Indian reefs and beyond.
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Inside the Lisbon Oceanário, spot over 8,000 different marine animals from 500 species in displays replicating their natural habitats.
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Explore the different exhibits which are home to almost 500 marine species including sharks, rays, and more.
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Get skip-the-line access to Portugal's biggest stadium and tour the iconic SL Benfica Stadium with a bilingual guide.
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Upgrade your experience to include a visit to the Benfica museum as well. Grab your official scarf from gate 17 at the end of your tour.
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Fun Fact: The 'Atlantic Ocean Tank' at the Lisbon Oceanarium is the biggest indoor ocean water tank in the world as it holds around 2.5 million liters of water.
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Inside the Lisbon Oceanário, spot over 8,000 different marine animals from 500 species in displays replicating their natural habitats.
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Explore the different exhibits which are home to almost 500 marine species including sharks, rays, and more.
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Get skip-the-line access to Portugal's biggest stadium and tour the iconic SL Benfica Stadium with a bilingual guide.
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Upgrade your experience to include a visit to the Benfica museum as well. Grab your official scarf from gate 17 at the end of your tour.
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Fun Fact: The 'Atlantic Ocean Tank' at the Lisbon Oceanarium is the biggest indoor ocean water tank in the world as it holds around 2.5 million liters of water.
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Discover over 8,000 creatures and 500 species of exotic fish and tropical amphibians like African Butterflyfish and Salamander at Lisbon’s Oceanarium.
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Marvel at ocean ecosystems such as Tropical Indian coral reefs and Takashi Amano's underwater interpretation of tropical rainforests.
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Explore the famous St George’s Castle housing well-preserved remains of Moorish walls and towers that date back to Lisbon's early Islamic period.
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Stroll through the gardens dotted with beautifully landscaped areas, lush greenery, and ponds.
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Did you know? Legend has it that a knight named Martim Moniz sacrificed himself to keep the castle gates open during a battle against the Moors.
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Discover over 8,000 creatures and 500 species of exotic fish and tropical amphibians like African Butterflyfish and Salamander at Lisbon’s Oceanarium.
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Marvel at ocean ecosystems such as Tropical Indian coral reefs and Takashi Amano's underwater interpretation of tropical rainforests.
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Explore the famous St George’s Castle housing well-preserved remains of Moorish walls and towers that date back to Lisbon's early Islamic period.
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Stroll through the gardens dotted with beautifully landscaped areas, lush greenery, and ponds.
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Did you know? Legend has it that a knight named Martim Moniz sacrificed himself to keep the castle gates open during a battle against the Moors.
- With this money-saving combo ticket, explore Lisboa's Oceanário, Pena National Palace, and Sintra National Palace!
- Over 8,000 creatures belonging to over 500 species await you at the Oceanário de Lisboa.
- Waltz through different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more.
- Check out the many battlements, watchtowers, and drawbridge embellishing the National Palace of Pena, and admire its colorful architectural style.
- Access the Park of Pena, a vast forested area completely surrounding the palace.
- Enter the National Palace of Sintra - a gorgeous blend of Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture and Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace.
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- With this money-saving combo ticket, explore Lisboa's Oceanário, Pena National Palace, and Sintra National Palace!
- Over 8,000 creatures belonging to over 500 species await you at the Oceanário de Lisboa.
- Waltz through different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more.
- Check out the many battlements, watchtowers, and drawbridge embellishing the National Palace of Pena, and admire its colorful architectural style.
- Access the Park of Pena, a vast forested area completely surrounding the palace.
- Enter the National Palace of Sintra - a gorgeous blend of Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture and Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace.
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Save big as you enjoy timed entry to Pena Palace & discover exotic fish at Oceanario de Lisboa
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Admire the beautiful structures of Pena Palace in Sintra built with a mix of eclectic styles.
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Stroll through the park surrounding the Palace, spread across 200 hectares of botanical richness.
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Be spellbound by the majestic sea creatures at the Oceanário including sharks, manta rays, and jellyfish.
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Click stunning pictures with penguins, sea otters & gorgeous corals.
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Learn how to protect marine life & about Oceanário’s amazing conservative efforts.
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Save big as you enjoy timed entry to Pena Palace & discover exotic fish at Oceanario de Lisboa
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Admire the beautiful structures of Pena Palace in Sintra built with a mix of eclectic styles.
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Stroll through the park surrounding the Palace, spread across 200 hectares of botanical richness.
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Be spellbound by the majestic sea creatures at the Oceanário including sharks, manta rays, and jellyfish.
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Click stunning pictures with penguins, sea otters & gorgeous corals.
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Learn how to protect marine life & about Oceanário’s amazing conservative efforts.
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Pro tips to help you make a pick
If you have a tight schedule, invest in a Lisbon Card. This pass offers free public transportation and discounts on various attractions, including the oceanarium. Choose a duration that suits your itinerary, whether it's 24, 48, or 72 hours.
Before you leave, visit the "Planet SOS" exhibit. Your ticket includes access to permanent and temporary exhibitions!
Consider combining your oceanarium visit with other attractions. Buy a combo ticket to the National Palace of Pena or a cable car ride with Lisbon Oceanarium, to save money
Discover Lisbon at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. Then, dive into the mesmerizing underwater world of the Lisbon Oceanarium.
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About Oceanario Lisboa
Oceanário Lisboa is split into two levels, with each level subdivided into two blocks that fit together almost squarely. The four sections stand for the four oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic. Observe each ocean from a different vantage point as you make your way around the Oceanarium's top floor. As you descend, you'll be able to see the oceans from a fish's perspective. Large fish, sharks, rays, and five million litres of saltwater inhabit the enormous central aquarium in the centre part!
Enjoy the Ocean Sunfish at Oceanarium Lisboa—it's the world's largest bony fish, resembling a child's drawing as it rests on the water's surface. This rare sight is a unique feature of the aquarium, given the challenges in caring for these giant sunbathing rocks.
Keep an eye out for the aquarium's two massive spider crabs, affectionately nicknamed "King" and "Queen." These impressive creatures, with leg spans exceeding 3 meters, are the largest of their kind on display in Europe.
The central tank is larger than four Olympic-sized pools and is home to one hundred kinds of fish and other marine life. Being on two levels allows you to see it from various angles, allowing you to spot fish that might otherwise be difficult to notice.
While the marine life takes center stage, the Oceanário also showcases incredible examples of coastal ecosystems. Look for the recreated salt marshes and rocky shores, teeming with diverse invertebrates and birds, offering a glimpse into the interconnectedness of our planet's habitats.
The Oceanário goes beyond entertainment, actively participating in research and conservation efforts. They've even developed a unique closed-loop water treatment system, recycling 90% of their water, making them a model for sustainable aquarium practices.
Why visit Oceanario Lisboa?
Plan your visit
Main entrance
The Lisbon Oceanarium only has one main entrance. This entrance leads visitors to both the ticket booth and the actual aquarium entrance. There are no other separate entrances for different exhibits or sections of the aquarium. So, once you enter the main entrance, you can freely explore all the different habitat zones without needing to go outside again.
The Lisbon Oceanarium is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Last Entry: 1 hour before closing, with the last admission at 6 PM.
Closed: The Oceanarium is closed on December 25th.
The Oceanarium is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Wheelchairs are available for loan.
The Oceanarium is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Strollers are available for loan.
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