Schools
A school trip to Weymouth SEA LIFE Park is educational and fun! Explore our 7 acre Park with more than 1000 creatures on display including seals, sharks, turtles, penguins and otters... Immerse your self in our naturally themed indoor and outdoor exhibits. And discover more about the conservation status of our animals in the wild and how we look after them.
With so much to see and experience you will take learning beyond the classroom and into a new underwater world.
Your visit to SEA LIFE will include:
- Rockpool Talk – an interactive, curriculum linked experience
- Teachers go FREE when you show your teacher ID
- For any leaders that are not teachers - 1 FREE leader place for every 5 pupils
- Free return visit (KGF offer) with our SEA LIFE Expert certificate given to every school child
- Brand New Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 resource packs available for download
- Free downloadable Activity Packs - packed with fun-filled activites and perfect for the recreational visit
- Planning supports - handy hints and information to make your trip run smoothly
- Free downloadable risk assessment
- Coach parking available in the main car park. The car park is council owed so charges do apply.
Teacher Preview Visits
We'd like to offer you two teacher inspection visits to help you plan your school visit.
Come and familiarise yourself with the site and ask our staff any questions you may have. Contact emma.vagg@merlinentertainments.biz to book your place.
Resources and Planning
Click HERE for curriculum linked resources for Key Stage 1 and 2, Powerpoint educational slides for use in the classroom, fun activity packs and planning documents to ensure your SEA LIFE visit is a hassle free, enjoyable adventure for you and your pupils.
VIP Tours and Additional Products
Upgrade to a Explorers VIP tour and a dedicated SEA LIFE expert will escort you around the Park, giving fascinating facts and answering any burning questions! A VIP Tour last approximately 45 minutes.
Gift packs and lunch boxes are available to purchase in advance to further simplify your trip. Please enquire when booking.
Prices
2011 Pricing
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Cost per pupil
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Free Places
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Primary
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£4.95
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Teachers FREE
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Secondary
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£4.95
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Teachers FREE
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Additional Adults
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£9.00
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1 leader FREE per 5 pupils
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VIP Tour
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£3.00
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Gift Pack
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£2.00
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Lunch Boxes
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£3.95
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Call 0871 222 6938 to book
After Your Visit
We are constantly striving to improve the experience of a school visit and would very much appreciate if you could complete a feedback form, All comments and recommendations will be taken on board and fed back to the attraction.
For more details on creature and event updates please register with us.
Conservation
Conservation is at the heart at everything we do here at SEA LIFE. We are pioneers of marine animal rescue, marine breeding programmes and petitioning governments to ensure the amazing underwater world is protected for future generations to enjoy. During your visit to SEA LIFE we strive to inform your pupils of our conservation efforts, encourage them to ask questions and carry out independent study. We believe this knowledge empowers students to make a difference.
The Greek island Zakynthos has been one of the main nesting locations for Mediterranean loggerhead turtles for thousands of years. Sadly, due to the tourism boom in the area, nesting adult females are being disturbed, eggs are being accidentally destroyed, and new hatchlings become confused by the lights and sounds of hotels and bars on the beaches. We are currently campaigning to build a turtle rescue facility and sanctuary in Laganas, Zakynthos.
So far, the SOS SEA LIFE Turtle Project has raised 150,000 Euros for the sanctuary and building work is continuing with assistance from volunteer electricians and carpenters from England.
To find out more about this project, download our Turtle Conservation Pack which is filled with activities, competitions and information for your class.
Turtle Conservation and Activity Pack
Turtle Fact Pack
SEA LIFE has developed our existing relationship with WDCS to provide an education initiative that encourages children to learn about whales and to take an active part in their conservation.
The Whale Diploma is a fun, curriculum-linked education pack teaching children about the world of whales, whilst encouraging them to get actively involved in whale protection. Suitable for use in schools and at home. Aimed at 8-12 year olds but can be tailored to suit other ages.
Download our WDCS Whale Diploma to support your classes. The password can be found on your visit booking confirmation.
WDCS Whale Diploma