Back Welcome to our News Update for Spring 2026, if you are visiting the SEA LIFE Hunstanton, don´t forget to purchase your entrance tickets in advance. The Great Turtle Odyssey The Great Turtle Odyssey is now on at SEA LIFE Hunstanton - Swim into an unforgettable family experience:- -   Join the Interactive Turtle Trail -   Learn all about their epic life journeys -   Enjoy turtle-themed activities and more Come along before the 17th of May and be part of the mission to protect our ocean´s inhabitants. Book your tickets now! Quiet Time at the Aquarium! On the first Sunday of every month SEA LIFE Hunstanton are running Quiet Time at the Aquarium sessions during the final hour of opening. These sessions provide a quieter experience for those with Autism and other neurodiverse conditions. The centre´s music, hand driers and televisions will be switched off.   And the Staff will have ear defenders and stickers available, should you need them. Book your tickets in advance via SEA LIFE Hunstanton official website. The most MERMAZING News! The mer-people are coming to SEA LIFE Hunstanton this summer.   Join SEA LIFE Hunstanton for a magical, after-hours mermaid show. The mermaid evening sessions will run from 5pm until 7.10pm on the following dates:- 28th & 29th May 27th & 28th July 25th & 26th August! Find out more and book your tickets here. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.   Your ticket time is for your mermaid viewing, so please arrive AT LEAST 15 minutes before this to ensure you don´t miss out on this spectacular viewing. Did you know...Spiny Lobster (Palinurus elephas) live on rocky exposed coasts below the inter-tidal a zone in the eastern Atlantic Ocean down to the Mediterranean Sea.   Threats - Entanglement in fishing gear and over-fishing. Coalfish (Pollachius virens) are common in Northern parts of the North Atlantic Ocean.   Coalfish are closely related to Pollock but vary in colour and jaw shape. Magnificent Foxface (Siganus magnificus) live in the coral reefs of the eastern Indian Ocean.   These fish have venomous dorsal spines which can cause intense pain but thankfully they are incredibly shy! Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa) are large, wingless insects endemic to Madagascar, known for producing a loud hiss by forcing air through abdominal spiracles to deter predators and attract mates.   These are 6.35cm long, nocturnal detritivores are excellent climbers, live for up to 5 years, and are harmless to humans, often kept as pets. Turning the tide : how we can reduce plastic pollution and protect our planet? Plastic pollution on our beaches is a growing environmental crisis, but the good news is that we can all play a role in turning the tide.   From the items we use daily to the choices we make while shopping, small changes can add up to a big impact.   Whether it´s bringing reusable bags, avoiding single-use plastics, or participating in local beach cleans, our everyday actions can help protect marine life and keep our coastlines clean. Because of the benefits of plastic, its global production has doubled every decade.   The amount of plastic produced, since 1950, has measured to about 9.2 billion tonnes - the weight of roughly 88 million blue whales! However, plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental concerns. Much of this plastic ends up as rubbish, single use plastic, such as coffee cups and disposable cutlery, are particularly harmful and contribute to 40% of global waste - damaging natural habitats, endangering wildlife, and polluting communities around the world. Unlike other materials, plastic does not biodegrade.   It can take up to 1,000 years to break down, so when it is discarded, it builds up in the environment. These plastics will degrade into smaller and smaller pieces and are known as micro-plastics.   Microplastics pose a huge threat to the health of our ocean and the creatures who call it home. Simple Change Moving forward, a great way of us countering the amount of plastic pollution is to reduce the amount of single use plastic we use. By opting towards reusable alternatives in our daily lives, will help reduce the impact of plastic waste. How You Can Help Our Planet:- Ditch the cling film - use reusable silicone lids for food storage Use a reusable coffee cup! Plus, you can get discount on your drinks at selected coffee shops Use a reusable water bottle Plastic free party decorations Purchase items second-hand Spread Awareness: Share information about plastic pollution with your friends, family, and community.   Encourage others to adopt eco-friendly habits and join the movement Recycle! It can be quite daunting to adapt our lives to reduce plastic waste. A good way to start is to try one small change at a time and committing to it.   For example, could you switch to a glass ketchup bottle instead of a squeaky plastic one? Could you start recycling soft plastic to your nearest supermarket instead of disposing of it in the bin?   One small change will make a huge impact to our planet. Did you know you can get up close and personal with our resident seals in one of our incredible VIP Experiences? -   Feed the seals their fishy feed - but watch out, they like to splash! -   Meet our resident seals -   Learn about their diet and unique personalities -   Entry to SEA LIFE Hunstanton included -   £60 per person Book here online! VIP Experience feeding the Green Turtle Did you know...you can feed the Sharks and Ernie, Green Sea Turtle, in the Ocean Tank in SEA LIFE Hunstanton?   In this VIP Experience, you will get to feed the animals their fishy feed with a member of the animal care team on hand to assist you and answer any questions you might have.   You´ll get to learn all about the amazing animals in our Ocean tank, their diets and habitats but be careful they like to splash! Would you like to do this?...Click here for more information and to book your VIP Experience. The "Save our seals from hollow flying rings" campaign was launched last May 2025.   Getting your support is very very important.   Please click here to sign the petition. The hollow flying ring toy has been involved in many horrific incidences where seals have been unfortunate to have been entangled, after the toy has been littered or lost. For several years now we have seen many casualties here and around the UK. Young seals learn through play and are particularly inquisitive. They will explore these lost toys, which invariably end up floating in the water column, and it is easy for seals (and other marine creatures) to become entangled in this type of flying toy. The rings can get stuck over their heads and, as they grow, they suffer terrible injuries. This suffering can last from a couple of months to several years, leading to a premature death.   There has been many hollow flying rings found discarded on the beach at Horsey beach near the seal colony! Since launching a petition last year, the UK Seal Alliance, has had over 55,774 people adding their voices.   That support is already creating momentum, with local authorities considering voluntary bans, retailers choosing safer alternatives, and public awareness growing about the very real danger flying rings pose to seals. For campaigners, reaching 100,000 signatures is critical to driving lasting change. Please help us to reach our target...You can sign and share the petition here. Whilst you walk around Hunstanton sea front / promenade and also in local car parks, you may notice that the council have added "no flying rings on beaches" signs on their boards! Would you like to Sponsor an Animal? Help make a real difference to the conservation work and breeding programs at SEA LIFE Hunstanton. Your Adoption will Help to make a real difference to the conservation work and breeding programmes at SEA LIFE Hunstanton.   A SEA LIFE adoption also makes a fantastic gift. By Clicking on this link for more information. For over 37 years SEA LIFE Hunstanton has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing seal pups from the North Sea coastline and beyond that find themselves in trouble, whether it be eye problems, respiratory infections and malnourishment to broken bones, pollution-related problems and being separated from their mother too soon. A quick reminder that if you discover a seal pup that is in distress or alone, please call the SEA LIFE Hunstanton on 01485 533576 and/or the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) team on 01825 765546. The Animal Care Team are on call around the clock to race to the rescue of seal pups in trouble anywhere around the coast. DO keep your distance; DON´T attempt to handle or touch the pup; DON´T attempt to put the pup back in the sea; DON´T ignore the situation; DO tell the appropriate organisation. When you ring, please be prepared to give an exact location of the seal, your contact details, what condition is the seal in for example is it alone, thin, injured or seems unwell (noisy breathing, coughing, runny nose). Tell people around you to keep clear of the seal by at least 50 metres, if you can, draw a circle in the sand around the pup. Remember most often seals come out of the water on to land to rest, digest after eating their food, relax and sleep. If you come across seals resting on a beach, please give them plenty of space and avoid approaching them.   The Defra Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code recommends staying at least 100 metres away from marine wildlife - this helps to protect the seal´s well-being as well as your own. This photo (below) was taken with a Canon 7D camera and a 14mm-400mm lens! If you come across a dead seal, the advice is not to touch or go near it, please call West Norfolk council on 01553 616200. If you find a stranded living marine animal, please call the SEA LIFE Hunstanton on 01485 533576 and/or the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) team on 01825 765546. Here are the front covers of the Sanctuary´s Guide book. If during your next visit you purchase a copy, the profits go towards the care of the rescued seal pups in the hospital. Click here to download SEA LIFE Hunstanton´s leaflet This news update has been put together by volunteers/supporters of the SEA LIFE Hunstanton

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