Explore at your pace
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Book online and enjoy up to 30% savings compared to walk-up prices, making your visit to Bournemouth Oceanarium even more rewarding.
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Show your entry ticket on arrival and start exploring right away, with no need to wait at the ticket counter.
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Access all public areas of Bournemouth Oceanarium, home to marine species from West African dwarf crocodiles to Humboldt penguins.
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Encounter blacktip reef sharks, southern stingrays, and other aquatic creatures in themed habitats designed for learning and discovery.
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Bournemouth Oceanarium supports marine conservation programs, helping protect endangered species with every visit.
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- Entry to Oceanarium: The Bournemouth Aquarium
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Visit Bournemouth Oceanarium with a flexible entry ticket and explore diverse marine habitats at your own pace.
Getting started
Arrive at Bournemouth Oceanarium any time from 10am, with last entry allowed up to one hour before closing (5pm on weekdays, 6pm on weekends). Present your entry ticket at the main entrance to begin your visit—no advance check-in or guide required. Once inside, you are free to move through the exhibits in any order you choose.
What to expect
Oceanarium
Step into a series of themed zones that showcase aquatic life from around the world, all under one roof. Your entry ticket gives you access to every exhibit, letting you explore both popular and lesser-known species.
Features:
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Encounter the West African dwarf crocodile in its dedicated habitat, observing its unique adaptations and behaviours up close.
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Watch Humboldt penguins as they swim and interact in their purpose-built enclosure, offering a glimpse into their daily routines.
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See blacktip reef sharks glide through the underwater tunnel, surrounded by a variety of tropical fish and rays.
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Visit the southern stingray exhibit, where you can learn about these fascinating creatures and their role in marine ecosystems.
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Explore conservation displays that highlight the Oceanarium’s efforts to protect endangered species and support marine research.
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What's not allowed
- Please note that the Oceanarium is a cashless attraction and only accepts card payments on site.
Additional information
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The Oceanarium may be closed on certain days, so please check the official website for up-to-date opening days before your visit.
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Booking your tickets online in advance can save you up to 30% compared to on-the-day prices.
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Under three's go free and do not need a ticket.
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Children 3 - 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult, or they will be refused entry.
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Please be aware that on wet days during school holidays and weekends, the Oceanarium can get extremely busy. Although the venue does not have a maximum capacity, it will stop admitting people when it reaches capacity. This means that if you visit on a wet day in the school holidays or on weekends, please be advised that you may have to queue for a long time to get in (some of which may be outside without cover), and that it will be very busy once you are inside the aquarium, particularly around feeding times. Please note that buying online does not guarantee fast-track entry.
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Please be aware that Penguin Beach Encounter is an outside exhibit, so wet-weather clothing is advisable.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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