Go on, have a little nosey at some of the greatest creatures you’ll come face to fin with at our aquarium
Are you a Shark lover, Seahorse fanatic or a Clownfish groupie? Perhaps it’s the graceful Jellyfish or the cute Rays that you love the most. Maybe you simply can’t decide! Here at SEA LIFE Blackpool you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic we are home to over 2,000 creatures. You’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before.
Many of our creatures are on the endangered list, have been rescued and cannot be released into the wild or have been born and bred as part of our conservation projects here at SEA LIFE Blackpool.
Sharks
Sharks have lived in our oceans for more than 420 million years! That makes them older than trees!
Turtles
Turtles are ancient reptiles that have been around for over 200 million years! They shared our planet with the earliest Dinosaurs.
Rays
There are over 500 different species of Rays and Skate in our oceans and rivers. Their closest relative is the Shark; Rays evolved from Sharks around 150 million years ago!
Octopus
Which creature has three hearts, eight arms and a doughnut shaped brain? You guessed it, it’s the octopus!
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are older than all of our ancient reptiles. Scientists believe they first swam in our oceans around 500 million years ago!
Rockpool Creatures
Rockpools are amazing micro-habitats full of incredible creatures! Are you brave enough to stroke a Sea Anemone, Starfish or Crab? Find out during your visit!
Clownfish
Meet one of the ocean's best known and loved fish - the clownfish and other amazing coral reef inhabitants
Seahorses, Seadragons and Pipefish
Seahorses, Seadragons and Pipefish are a curious group of creatures which all belong to the Syngnathidae family.
Piranhas
These fish have a fearsome reputation but you'll soon discover that this is for the most part undeserved and that they are actually rather beautiful!
