SEALIFE İstanbul

After years of creating memorable experiences for our guests; SEA LIFE İstanbul will close on the 1st of January 2025. This has been a very difficult decision and one that was made only after careful consideration.

Over the coming weeks, we will continue to provide world-class animal care as we prepare to transfer our animals to suitable new homes, with the help of our global SEA LIFE network. Our team of welfare specialists at SEA LIFE will oversee the transition process to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible.

We are proud of the positive impact SEA LIFE has had on thousands of children and families that have visited us over the years; and we’d like to thank them and our amazing teams for making this so memorable.

When will you close?

The attraction will be permanently closing, with our final day of operation being the 31st of December 2024.   

Can I still purchase tickets?

We are no longer taking online bookings for the attraction; however you are welcome to still purchase tickets at the main entrance until our final day of operation. 

I already purchased pre-booked tickets or pre-paid vouchers?

Please refer your query back to your original ticket agent if you didn’t purchase your tickets directly from us. 

If you have a valid ticket or annual pass you are still welcome to visit us on your pre-booked date/time prior to the final day of operation. If you have a ticket booking after this date, our team will be in contact with you to re-arrange your visit or offer a full refund. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at IstanbulAttractions@merlinentertainments.biz 
 

I have an annual pass, what happens now?

You will have received an email from our team informing you of this closure information and details of any required refunds. Your pass will still remain valid until our final day of operation and we look forward to welcoming you for the final time. 

Why is this attraction closing?

Merlin regularly reviews the commercial performance of all its attractions to ensure that they are in line with the company's longer-term growth strategy. This decision to close this attraction follows a careful and thorough evaluation of alternative options. Unfortunately, we have not been able to and do not see any realistic prospect of finding a viable solution that aligns with Merlin's strategic and commercial objectives. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at IstanbulAttractions@merlinentertainments.biz