Welcome to our News Update for Spring 2025, if you are visiting the SEA LIFE Hunstanton, don´t forget to purchase your entrance tickets in advance.
It´s World Otter Day (28th May) - and love is otterly in the air at SEA LIFE Hunstanton!
Twix, longtime resident otter, has found his perfect match in Connie - a charming new arrival who´s stolen his heart (and probably his snacks too).
From synchronised swims to sweet grooming sessions, these two are serving serious couple goals. Come and say hello and see their adorable bond in action - it´s the cutest love story you´ll see this summer!
PLEASE NOTE : The outside viewing platform of the penguin enclosure is currently closed due to Avian Influenza. The penguins can still be viewed through the large viewing windows indoors and the outside area will be re-opened when it is safe to do so.
Name the Penguin Chicks!
SEA LIFE Hunstanton have just welcomed three adorable Humboldt penguin chicks to the colony - which are now on show in the Seal Hospital for you to come and see for yourself!
But one of the chicks still needs a name...and there is a twist...The Team are looking for names inspired by colourful plants, herbs, or spices - think Orchid, Peony, Basil, Sage, or even Cinnamon. Get creative and bring some floral flair to the flippered fun!
The winning name will be chosen by the team, and ONE lucky winner will receive TWO incredible prizes*. Exclusive penguin chick meet & greet for 2 people - Annual Passes for 2 people
To enter, go to Facebook and simply like the post and comment your chosen name.
Competition closed on the 1st of June 2025 - CLOSED.
The team can´t wait to hear all your flippin´ fabulous suggestions!
*Prizes are redeemable at SEA LIFE Hunstanton only and are non-transferable with no cash alternative. Meet & greet must be claimed within 1 month. Annual Passes are valid for 12 months.
The face of 5 penguins when they hear the word "Adoption"!
You can adopt one of fin-credible Humboldt Penguins and help make a real difference to the conservation work and breeding programmes at SEA LIFE Hunstanton.
Complete with a certificate, sticker pack, fact sheet, voucher for free entry AND mini-plush toy - these make the perfect gift idea! Click here for more details.
First Beach Clean of the year!
Join the SEA LIFE Hunstanton staff on Sunday 27th of April 2025 at 3.30pm for our first beach clean of the year! Let´s work together to protect our shores and make a real difference for our ocean friends.
Did you know? - That an estimated 26 million tons of plastic pollution ends up in the oceans each year where it chokes, entangles and poisons marine life, and that it kills millions of marine creatures each year?
Plastic bags, disposable cutlery, old phone covers, drink bottles, batteries...you name it, we´ve found it! And unfortunately, it all poses a big threat to our marine creatures, whether it stays in our rivers or gets washed into the ocean.
This Easter dive into an egg-stra special adventure at SEA LIFE Hunstanton...Hunt for hidden shark eggs, crack the secret code, and claim your Easter reward!
Book your tickets below (included with general admission, or free for Annual Passholders)
SEA LIFE Hunstanton are launched their second VIP experience! Join one of the SEA LIFE experts for a guided tour like no other!
Explore the aquarium with your own dedicated guide, learn fascinating facts about our creatures, help feed our Archer fish and Pacu, and discover what makes our seals and otters so special. You may even get to get to touch hands with an otter!
Did you know...there are over 40 species of seahorses and you can view some of them in the latest interactive trail, the Seahorse Hotel!
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 programs at SEA LIFE Hunstanton. A SEA LIFE adoption also makes a fantastic gift.
For over 36 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 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 LIFEHunstanton´s leaflet
This news update has been put together by volunteers/supporters of the SEA LIFE Hunstanton
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