Turtle Fest

13th May - 2nd June 2013

Did you know that a Giant Sea Turtle can swim up to 20mph! Well that’s just one of the awesome facts we’ve got in store for you guys at this years Turtle Fest! Join us for a day packed full with feeds and talks dedicated to these incredible ancient creatures. Take part in our FREE Turtle Fest quiz and visit our Turtle Sanctuary and learn about how we take care of these amazing creatures. Not only will you learn about the conservation efforts which SEA LIFE support, you can learn about the changes which you can make to your lifestyle to support the countries local turtle population! That’s right there are turtles on our shores here in Scotland! To celebrate these amazing creatures we’ve got turtle based activities running through out the day!

Father's Day Fun Day

Sunday 16th June 2013

Bring your dad to celebrate Father's day with us here at the Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary this year! Details to be confirmed but watch this space... This is going to be a day to remember...

Walk for Whales

30th June 2013

Join The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary and WDCS for a fun 3 mile family walk on Sunday 30th June and help us stop commercial whaling. Suitable for all the family, why not get them all involved and make a day of it?! All in the name of fun, whilst also helping draw attention to the dangers these beautiful creatures face.

Please meet at The Corran Halls, Oban, to begin the walk. Once the walk has been completed, participants will be entitled to FREE entry into The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary. Further details on how to gain free entry will be given at the event.

Save the Whale Week

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Japan, Norway and Iceland kill over 2000 whales each year between them despite an international ban on whaling. The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary and WDCS continue to fight for an end to whaling, but it’s only possible with your support. During the week, visit The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary where there will be lots of fun and games taking place to help support this great cause and give you even more reason to bring all the family into see us - as if there wasn't already! We look forward to seeing you then!

Summer Party

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This coming August Bank Holiday weekend is set to be a great one at The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary with a special Summer Party to remember! Get ready for LIVE music, giant bouncy castle, chainsaw carving demonstrations and sale, traditional Scottish piper, face painting, badge making, plenty of fun and games as well as a Bird of Prey Display on the Sunday suitable for all ages! And for the mums and dads, relax in our on-site coffee shop - we told you there was something for everyone. Entry is just £5 per person which includes a glass of summer punch! If you can't make it along, click here to keep updated on our Facebook page. An event not to be missed!

Beach Watch Big Weekend

21st - 22nd September 2013

Join the team from The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary with the MCS (Marine Conservation Society) in giving our beautiful coastline a much needed clean up. Since 1993 we have found that beach litter levels have doubled, with the majority of litter made of plastic. We want to see a reduction in beach litter – not an increase – over future years, and you can help! With your help, we can put some fun into this beach clean up...Grab the family, head on down to see us here and join in for a fun day out at The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary.

Shark Week

20th October – 4th November

Our SEA LIFE centres will be hosting a special Shark Weeks event in celebration of one of natures most magnificent but misunderstood creatures.

In an urgent bid for shark’s conservation, SEA LIFE will be proudly supporting the Shark’s Trust in presenting a range of exciting, interactive and memorable experiences to raise awareness about the wide range of sharks’ species and the challenges that they are facing.

We’ll throw the spotlight on sharks for this event, so help us support the sharks and raise money whilst enjoying and entertaining yourself with the following activities throughout this two week event:

• Face Painting
• Colouring Sheets
• Puzzles and Games
• Shark Feeding Times
• “Lost at Sea” Quiz Trail – Help Baby Sharkie find their Mother.
• Shark Tests
• Learn about a variety of cool facts on sharks and their habitats.
• And much more…

Hallowe'en Weekend

2nd & 3rd November 2013

Come on down and celebrate Hallowe'en with us here at The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary - join in with our spooky fun! Throughout the weekend we'll be having best fancy dress competitions, spooky quizzes, dooking for fish...we mean apples, plenty of prizes and give aways up for grabs and of course, some spooky fishy tales just for you! Don't worry, we promise we won't be too scary - we don't want to scare the whole family off! Bring them all to see us over the weekend and get in the Hallowe'en spirit with us!

Winter Wonderland Fun Day

24th November 2013

Following the success of the last 2 Winter Festivals, we will be taking part in Oban’s Winter Festival - the biggest and most exciting festival happening in the area over the winter months. Get ready for our Giant Bouncy Castle and Slide, Traditional Scottish Piping, Static Bird of Prey display Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations, Christmas Craft Market, Face Painting, Fun and Games throughout The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary and even Santa Claus’s Grotto with the man himself making an appearance. Don't miss out on the fabulous fun we will be having here - something for everyone to enjoy! All for just £5 per person on Sunday 24th November 2013 - see you there!