Plan your visit
Things to do
Did you know we love dogs! Dogs are always welcome at the Sanctuary provided they are kept on a lead. We've even been named by Cesar as being a top dog friendly attraction. Click here to see what they have to say about us!
Splish, Splash, Splosh!
Here at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary we don't let a little rain stop us having a blast. There's lots of amazing things to do here on a rainy day, so grab those welly boots and join in the fun! You can...
Splash in puddles
Catch water on your tongue
Have a hot chocolate in our café… with extra marshmallows and squirty cream of course!
Watch our Penguins from our under water viewing area... you stay dry, they get wet!
They don’t call it duck weather for no reason. Spot our waddling friends on the estuary.
Shake your tail feathers like a wet penguin
Feed the fur seals, they don’t let a little rain stop them having blast.
Try worm charming
Sing “I’m Singin’ in the rain”
Go squirrel spotting in our woods
Have a raindrop race
Have a water fight
Make a mud pie
Smell a plant. They let out different smells in different weather!
Find a frog, snail, slug, toad, or newt. They love the rain.
Dance in the rain
Chase raindrops down the window
Dig a hole
Have a welly hunt
Show off a new rain coat
Find a new den and watch the rain
Watch mum and dad get wet
Do a sun dance
What can you do?
Gift Experiences
£35 for Afternoon Tea for Two
You'll begin this journey of discovery at the visitor's centre where you'll receive your Sanctuary guidebook from the helpful ticketing staff.
Then it's time to get out and explore the 40 acres of woodland, exhibits and meet the seals! meet a member of the team at the rock-pool and test your nerve as you handle starfish and crabs.
At any point during your day you can pay the Sanctuary Cafe a visit (located by the penguins) and help yourself to the fantastic range of food. Your voucher allows you to have a cake and a hot drink each.
Benefts include:
- Admission to the Sanctuary for two people
- Guidebook
£35 for Breakfast with the Seals
You'll begin this journey of discovery at the visitor's centre before any other guest has arrived, where you'll receive your Sanctuary guidebook from the helpful ticketing staff.
Then it's time to get out and explore the 40 acres of woodland, exhibits and meet the seals! Meet a member of the team at the seal pools where you will assist with the first seal feed of the day and be introduced to the resident seal and sea lion characters.
Once you have worked up an appetite you can pay the Sanctuary Cafe a visit (located by the penguins) and help yourself to the fantastic range of food. Your voucher allows you to have a bacon roll and a hot drink each.
Benefits include:
- Admission to the Sanctuary for two people
- Guidebook
£99 Be a Keeper for the Day
You'll begin this journey of discovery at the visitor's centre before any other guest has arrived, where you'll receive your Sanctuary guidebook from the helpful ticketing staff.
Then it's time to get out and explore the 40 acres of woodland, exhibits and meet the seals! Meet a member of the team at the seal pools where you will assist with the first seal feed of the day and be introduced to the resident seal and sea lion characters.
Once you have worked up an appetite you can pay the Sanctuary Cafe a visit (located by the penguins) and help yourself to the fantastic range of food. Your voucher entitles you to lunch.
9.00am: Welcome by our Animal Care Team and tour the hospital
10.00am: Help prepare fish and other feeds for the day
10.30am: Time to stop for a well earned cup of tea
11.00am: Feed the seals and sea lions
12.00pm: Help with the feeding of the penguins
12.30pm: Feed the otters, Starsky and Hutch
1.00pm: Enjoy lunch in the café with the voucher in your goody bag!
2.00pm: Now its your chance to watch some feeds and talks (or simply put your feet up!)
Benefits include:
- Guidebook for Keeper
- Price includes one additional guest
- Guidebook
- £10 off an adoption
*Minimum age restrictions apply. Gift Experiences are only available to persons 14+ years of age.
Call 01326 221 361 to book your gift experience today!