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SEALIFE Brighton celebrates 150th anniversary

SEA LIFE Brighton, the world’s oldest operating aquarium, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. To commemorate this iconic milestone, SEA LIFE is focusing on a year-long series of events and occasions to pay tribute to both the history and evolution of the aquarium.

Become an underwater superhero in Brighton

SEA LIFE Brighton is inviting families to unveil their inner superhero in a brand-new interactive adventure this half-term – Underwater Superheroes. As they navigate from tank to tank, guests will face challenges from SEA LIFE’s Super 5 subaquatic superheroes – starfish, shark, octopus, crab, and seahorse. Will you be able to spot the invisible camouflaged … Read more

Claws launches in Brighton

SEA Life Brighton launches its newest installation, Claws, on 22nd April. The display welcomes a host of new shell-dwelling creatures including two statuesque Japanese spider crabs. The largest of the crabs, which were previously housed at Sea Life Helsinki, has a leg span of 1.3 metres and can grow to the size of a car. … Read more

Aquarium reveals secrets

Sea Life Brighton, the world’s oldest operating aquarium, has opened its new installation. Secrets of the Reef allows visitors to discover the paradise of a Maldives reef and meet its most notable residents, such as the regal tang and clownfish.  Visitors will also be able to get closer than ever before to the creatures at Sea … Read more

Become a Dinosaur Detective this Half Term at Sea Life Brighton!

Calling all super sleuths and budding archaeologists! Sea Life Brighton is inviting you to become a ‘dinosaur detective’ this half term (06 – 21 February) as part of its brand new Ancient Oceans installation. Ancient Oceans will immerse visitors in the fascinating history and evolution of the oceans and the creatures that live within them. … Read more

Zebra Shark named after courageous 4 year old

The Sea Life Brighton has introduced a brand new Zebra Shark to its Ocean Display and has conducted an official naming ceremony in honour of four year old Maxwell Smith who is currently living with Mitochondrial Depletion in the TK2. Children’s charities Merlin’s Magic Wand and Rays of Sunshine attended the ceremony, along with Sea … Read more

SEA LIFE Brighton

Let us take you on a fascinating journey through the original Victorian architecture of the oldest operating aquarium in the world from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Every step will reveal something new, from a face to face encounter … Read more