SEA LIFE Oberhausen Ticket
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About SEA LIFE Oberhausen
Experience the wonders of the deep sea as you encounter colorful fish, playful otters, and graceful rays at the SEA LIFE Oberhausen. With over 5,000 water species and the largest shark nursery in Germany, you will leave this aquarium with a lot of learning and fun memories.
SEA LIFE Oberhausen is distinguished as the largest shark nursery in Germany and breeds the near-threatened blacktip reef sharks.
SEA LIFE Oberhausen actively engages in global marine conservation efforts and breeding programs and educates people on the immense threat to marine life today.
Watching aquatic life through the ocean tunnel and the underwater glass dome is one of the most captivating activities in SEA LIFE Oberhausen, offering unique perspectives into water life.
The feeding sessions are open to the public and a great way to learn about fish. Read the information boards as you explore, as they mention intriguing facts about each of the exhibits.
Water ecosystems from the Rhine to the Amazon are intelligently recreated in the tanks, letting you spot the Common Carp to exotic piranhas.
Why visit SEA LIFE Oberhausen?
Highlights
Ocean Tunnel
Nobody should miss out on the chance to come face to face with sharks and rays in the Ocean Tunnel. The ten-meter glass tunnel lets you walk through and sit and admire the vibrant ocean inhabitants as they swim all around you, offering unique perspectives. It's not just kids, adults are also bound to love this tunnel.
Shark Nursery and the underwater dome
A visit to Germany's largest shark nursery inside SEA LIFE Oberhausen is sure to be illuminating. The most exciting part is peeping through the 360-degree underwater glass dome on the tank's bottom. This is your chance to get close to the baby sharks sans the harm or wetness!
Daily feedings
Feeding times are particularly educational. The staff provides information about the process and various habits of the marine animals. You can observe their behavior during these feeding sessions and gain a lot of insights into their nature.
Seahorses
Interesting creatures to look at, the Big-belly seahorses are literally named after their protruding belly. These upright water creatures can be seen constantly seeking and chewing on food.
World of Otters
Observe the furry and cute otters playfully lounging about in the outside enclosure. Did you know that these little creatures have 50,000 hairs per square centimeter, making them absolutely resistant to freezing in cold water?
Amazon
Experience the vibrant water life of the Amazon right in Germany. You will find that water tanks in this section have more green plants and some exotic water species including the infamous piranhas and electric eels.
Rockpool
The Rockpool is a super cool experience as you get to touch some interesting water species. Feel the Spiny starfish’s exterior, or let the Lysmata clean your fingers as you dip them in the water at the Rockpool.
Plan your visit
Main entrance
There is just one main entrance to SEA LIFE Oberhausen. This entrance is wheelchair accessible.
- Daily: 10am - 6:30pm
- Closed: Christmas Eve
- Last Entry: 5:30pm
- Arrive 10 or 15 minutes before the allotted time for smooth entry. During peak tourist season, there may be delays in gaining entry due to the limited space within the aquarium.
- Choose for early morning or late evening visits on weekdays to encounter fewer crowds.
Pick up a souvenir or two from the gift shop inside the aquarium in memory of a fun day. Carry back home toys, clothes, bags, and more, all themed on the underwater world!
There are three toilet areas in the aquarium - at the entrance, in the otter area, and inside the restaurant. They are wheelchair accessible.
The restrooms near the entrance and the otter area have baby-changing facilities.
SEA LIFE Oberhausen is barrier-free and has wide entrances and ramps for easy movement. There are also accessible toilets at the entrance, the Otter Area, and the restaurant inside the Aquarium.
Strollers are permitted inside SEA LIFE Oberhausen. They can also be parked at the entrance, given there are spaces available.
Services animals like guide dogs, hearing dogs and registered assistance dogs are the only animals allowed inside the Aquarium.
Mobility scooters are allowed inside the Aquarium.
All levels are wheelchair accessible via the elevator inside the aquarium.
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