Aquariums have come a long way since the first Sea Life centre opened its doors in the West Highlands of Scotland in 1979. This ticket allows entry to a choice of Sea Life Centres & Sea Life Sanctuaries around the country. Sea Life Centres accommodate a vast array of native sea life from British waters & tropical fish from further a field. Sea Life displays faithfully recreate the marine life's natural habitats; from tide-ravaged rock-pools, beds of eel-grass & sandy shallows to dark rocky sub-marine caves & the icy deep. Alongside educating & fascinating the public, the Sea Life Sanctuaries' key initiative is to rescue, treat & rehabilitate sick, injured or distressed marine animals who are found around our shores. No animal is ever turned away & many are later released to the wild. Each location varies but typically at a Sea Life centre you can expect to find spectacular displays from touch pools to walkthrough underwater tunnels providing breathtaking, close encounters with everything from humble shrimps & starfish to seahorses, sharks, rays & octopus. Regular talks & feeding demonstrations provide an even deeper insight into the magical mysteries of the seas. At a Sea Life Sanctuary your day will allow you to experience for yourself what the sanctuary does to help care for & protect local marine life, as well as see animals that have been rescued & saved. Depending on the sanctuary location, you could see animals such as seals, penguins & otters along with other marine life. You may also have the opportunity to watch the sanctuary staff feeding the residents! On purchasing this experience, you will receive a voucher which you will need to take with you to your chosen location & exchange for your sea life ticket at the ticket booth. You do not need to pre-book your experience, although we recommend that you check in advance that the centre or sanctuary is open on your chosen day.