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SEA LIFE Oberhausen Ticket

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Sea turtle swimming with fish in aquarium tank at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Sea Life staff guiding child at touch pool with starfish in Oberhausen.
Girl with arms outstretched near shark tank at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Father and child building Lego towers at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen.
Mother and child enjoying a ride at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen.
Shark swimming among fish at Sea Life Oberhausen's hatching fishery station.
Lionfish in aquarium tank at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Kids racing Lego cars at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen.
Kids building a Lego car at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen.

Combo: SEA LIFE & Legoland Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

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  • This combo ticket grants entry to both SEA LIFE Oberhausen and Legoland Discovery Centre Oberhausen—double the fun, one simple booking.

  • Dive into SEA LIFE Oberhausen and discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with fascinating marine creatures.

  • Step into Legoland Discovery Centre Oberhausen for hands-on LEGO adventures, creative play zones, and interactive exhibits.

  • Perfect for families and curious minds, this combo brings together marine wonders and imaginative LEGO fun in one day.

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  • This combo ticket grants entry to both SEA LIFE Oberhausen and Legoland Discovery Centre Oberhausen—double the fun, one simple booking.

  • Dive into SEA LIFE Oberhausen and discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with fascinating marine creatures.

  • Step into Legoland Discovery Centre Oberhausen for hands-on LEGO adventures, creative play zones, and interactive exhibits.

  • Perfect for families and curious minds, this combo brings together marine wonders and imaginative LEGO fun in one day.

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€33
Girl with arms outstretched near shark tank at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Octopus swimming in a tank at Sea Life Oberhausen aquarium.
Girl observing shark through underwater dome at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Sea Life staff guiding child at touch pool with starfish in Oberhausen.
Otter eating at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Gecko in sandy habitat at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Staff feeding shark at Sea Life Oberhausen aquarium.
Girl observing clownfish and corals in aquarium at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Shark swimming among fish at Sea Life Oberhausen's hatching fishery station.
Lionfish in aquarium tank at Sea Life Oberhausen.
Sea turtle swimming with fish in aquarium at Sea Life Oberhausen.

SEA LIFE Oberhausen Ticket

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Explore at your pace

  • Explore Germany’s largest SEA LIFE aquarium, home to over 5,000 marine creatures and 50+ themed exhibits in one day with a single ticket.

  • Walk through a massive aquarium and watch rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles glide above your head.

  • Step into the underwater dome for 360° views of sea life, and spot blacktip reef sharks and baby rays in one of Europe’s largest shark nurseries.

  • Participate in daily feeding sessions, talk to expert aquarists, and explore vibrant ecosystems across coral reefs, mangroves, and the Amazon zone.

  • Enhance your visit by adding a Photo Pass, which lets you download and keep all your SEA LIFE Oberhausen photos in digital form.

More details

  • Explore Germany’s largest SEA LIFE aquarium, home to over 5,000 marine creatures and 50+ themed exhibits in one day with a single ticket.

  • Walk through a massive aquarium and watch rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles glide above your head.

  • Step into the underwater dome for 360° views of sea life, and spot blacktip reef sharks and baby rays in one of Europe’s largest shark nurseries.

  • Participate in daily feeding sessions, talk to expert aquarists, and explore vibrant ecosystems across coral reefs, mangroves, and the Amazon zone.

  • Enhance your visit by adding a Photo Pass, which lets you download and keep all your SEA LIFE Oberhausen photos in digital form.

from
€20

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Choose an early morning timeslot while booking to experience the aquarium at a leisurely pace without crowds. Ensure that you arrive 10 minutes before your schedule for a smooth entry.

Children are sure to love the aquarium, but ensure that they are constantly under adult supervision.

There are fish-spotting challenges marked up throughout the aquarium. Make your kids try their hand at them for a more fun experience. The interactive exhibits like the Rockpool and Submarine will also be a thrilling experience for the kids and adults alike.

Check out the feeding sessions as they are educational and quite fun to witness. It is sure to spark an interest in nature and conservation practices in you.

Book online: For a hassle-free ticketing experience without language barriers or long ticket queues and the best deals, book online.

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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.

AddressZum Aquarium 1, 46047 Oberhausen, Germany
Visitors per year1000000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

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?

Diverse marine species

While sharks are the highlight of SEA LIFE Oberhausen, a diverse array of rare to common aquatic species like Carp, Dusky grouper, and Big-belly seahorses populate the water tanks, making for an interesting aquarium experience. 

Dynamic habitats & the largest shark nursery in Germany

SEA LIFE Oberhausen boasts a big pool, raising and protecting baby sharks and rays. With themed sections mimicking various habitats ranging from the Rhine to the Amazon, it is your chance to meet some exotic fishes.

Immersive experience

What is better than seeing water animals? Touching them, of course! You can stroke starfish and Lysmata in the Rockpool. Then, there is the Ocean Tunnel, Swarm Ring, and underwater glass dome, which offer a big and unique canvas of the sea world and a lot of other exciting activities.

Fun learning

From daily feeding sessions to informative posters, detailing fascinating facts and the threats posed to each of the species, a visit to the SEA LIFE Oberhausen is sure to open your eyes. If you are traveling with kids, the whole experience will be a big teaching opportunity.

Conservation & habitats

Aquariums like SEA LIFE Oberhausen play a crucial role in protecting endangered aquatic species. Visitors can observe threatened fishes like Dusky Grouper, Axolotls, and Zebra sharks and learn how to contribute to their protection.

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

Address

Zum Aquarium 1, 46047 Oberhausen, Germany

Nearest Bus stop

Neue Mitte

Nearest Tram station

Neue Mitte

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