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SEA LIFE Oberhausen Ticket

Browse through our collection of SEA LIFE Oberhausen to explore the world underwater like never before in Germany's biggest shark breeding aquarium at discounted prices!
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Girl with arms outstretched near shark tank at Sea Life Oberhausen.

SEA LIFE Oberhausen Ticket

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.

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  • 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.

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€19

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.

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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.

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. 

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

Main entrance

Main entrance

There is just one main entrance to SEA LIFE Oberhausen. This entrance is wheelchair accessible.

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