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Discover our Creatures

Go on, have a little nosey at some of the greatest creatures you’ll come face to fin at our aquarium

Here at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, you can see thousands of spectacular creatures - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. You're sure to be mesmerised by our underwater zones and you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before.

Sharks

Sharks have lived in our oceans for more than 420 million years! That makes them older than trees!

SEA LIFE, Tropical Ocean Display

Penguins

Explore facts about our Humboldt Penguins and come and visit them at swimming around in their pool!

SEA LIFE, Penguins

Rainforest Species

Coral Reef Inhabitants

Meet one of the ocean's best known and loved fish - the clownfish and other amazing coral reef inhabitants

SEA LIFE, Pirate Reef

Crocodiles

Just 5 feet long, the African dwarf crocodile is one of the smallest crocodile species. This croc looks for food at night and eats mostly small animals like crabs, snails, frogs, and fish.

SEA LIFE, Crocodile Enclosure

Turtles

Turtles are ancient reptiles that have been around for over 200 million years! They shared our planet with the earliest Dinosaurs.

SEA LIFE, Ocean Tunnel

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!

SEA LIFE, Under the Ray-dar!

Seahorses

Seahorses, Seadragons and Pipefish are a curious group of creatures which all belong to the Syngnathidae family.

SEA LIFE, Pirate Reef

Jellyfish

Jellyfish are older than all of our ancient reptiles. Scientists believe they first swam in our oceans around 500 million years ago!

SEA LIFE, Jelly Invaders

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!

SEA LIFE, Rock Pool Explorer
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