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Explore the depths of the ocean at SEA LIFE Hannover with close encounters of sharks, rays, and turtles. Walk through the ocean tunnel and enjoy interactive exhibits for all ages.
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Family observing colorful fish in underwater tunnel at Sea Life Hannover.
Sea ray and black tipped shark swimming in Sea Life Hannover aquarium.
Kids learning to touch fish with a guide at Sea Life Hannover aquarium.
Cuban Crocodile with open mouth at Sea Life Hannover tropical greenhouse.
Kids holding a large insect at the tropical greenhouse in Sea Life Hannover.
Ranger explaining insects to a child at the tropical greenhouse in Sea Life Hannover.
Guests observing insect terrarium at Sea Life Hannover tropical greenhouse.
Couple with child at tropical greenhouse, Sea Life Hannover.
Couple observing colorful fish in Sea Life Hannover aquarium.
Octopus swimming in the Sea Life Hannover aquarium.
Colorful coral and fish at Sea Life Hannover aquarium.
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  • Get access to SEA LIFE Hannover and explore its fascinating underwater world featuring themed exhibits and over 40 unique aquariums.

  • Encounter over 2,500 marine animals, from colorful reef fish and sea turtles to blacktip reef sharks in the 360° glass tunnel.

  • Join a tropical rainforest adventure and see exotic animals, including a Cuban crocodile, in a lush, climate-controlled greenhouse.

  • Don’t miss interactive daily feeding sessions and expert talks to learn fascinating facts about rays, sharks, and other aquatic wonders.

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  • Get access to SEA LIFE Hannover and explore its fascinating underwater world featuring themed exhibits and over 40 unique aquariums.

  • Encounter over 2,500 marine animals, from colorful reef fish and sea turtles to blacktip reef sharks in the 360° glass tunnel.

  • Join a tropical rainforest adventure and see exotic animals, including a Cuban crocodile, in a lush, climate-controlled greenhouse.

  • Don’t miss interactive daily feeding sessions and expert talks to learn fascinating facts about rays, sharks, and other aquatic wonders.

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About SEA LIFE Hannover

SEA LIFE Hannover is organized as a compact habitat journey rather than a single hall of tanks. The route starts with freshwater environments, continues through coastal and main marine displays, and can include a glass tunnel, special exhibit areas, and a conservation zone. The combination of local-water themes, tropical marine scenes, and educational messaging gives the aquarium a clear ecosystem-based structure.


AddressHerrenhäuser Str. 4a, 30419 Hannover, Germany
Also known asSEA LIFE Hannover
Year opened2007
Visitors per year500000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Why visit SEA LIFE Hannover?

Travel from rivers to tropical seas in one route

The aquarium follows a mostly one-way path through themed freshwater, coastal, and marine habitats. That structure turns the visit into a clear ecosystem journey rather than a set of unconnected tanks.

Stand inside the glass tunnel with sharks and rays

The glass tunnel is one of the most immersive parts of SEA LIFE Hannover. Blacktip reef sharks, rays, and other fish move overhead or beside visitors, creating a close-up view of the main marine habitat.

See over 2,500 animals across more than 40 tanks

SEA LIFE Hannover brings together more than 2,500 marine animals in over 40 tanks and aquariums. The scale is compact enough for a half-day visit but broad enough to cover several aquatic environments.

Catch daily feeding shows and lectures

Scheduled feeding shows and lectures add fixed points to an otherwise self-guided visit. They can help visitors spend more time at selected tanks and pick up species and conservation context during the route.

Add a rainforest section to the aquarium visit

Beyond the main aquariums, the visit includes a rainforest expedition with a jungle atmosphere, tropical animals, and a Cuban crocodile. It gives the route a different environment from the freshwater and marine tanks.

Plan your visit

Main SEA LIFE Hannover entrance

This is the main public entrance for all visitors at Herrenhäuser Straße 4a, on the edge of the Herrenhäuser Gärten complex. It is at street level, and tickets are scanned at the internal turnstiles or counter just inside the main door.

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