What are Conservation Evenings?
Join us for a unique and educational experience at SEA LIFE London, where guests can discover more about how our partners, including the SEA LIFE Trust, are protecting the seas and their inhabitants.
Enjoy exclusive access after regular opening hours, alongside inspiring talks, time to explore, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded ocean advocates.
All ticket sales are donated to the SEA LIFE Trust and feature local charities to support global conservation efforts.
📅14 April 2026, £20pp ticket donation
Celebrating Puffins
Join us for an inspiring evening of conservation on 14 April 2026 with the SEA LIFE TRUST, dedicated to the charismatic and colourful puffin, in celebration of World Puffin Day.
From 18:30, enjoy exclusive after-hours access to some of our most spectacular zones:
- Open Oceans
- Coral Kingdom
- Shipwreck
A bar will be open in the Open Oceans area, with drinks available to purchase. A donation from each drink sold will go directly to the SEA LIFE Trust, helping to support vital marine conservation work.
🎟️ Raffle tickets will be available to purchase on the night, with exciting prizes to be won. All raffle proceeds will go directly to the SEA LIFE Trust, with winners announced during the event.
Talks by Conservation Experts
Throughout the evening, hear from our expert speakers:
19:00 – Ellie Livingstone
Sharing fascinating insights into puffins, their behaviour, and the conservation challenges they face.
19:40 – Amy Lancaster-Smith, SEA LIFE Trust
Discussing the Trust’s conservation projects and the impact they are making to protect marine species.
The evening will conclude at 20:15, leaving you inspired and empowered to help protect our planet’s precious wildlife.
Why Attend?
Conservation Evenings are the perfect way for ocean lovers to gain a deeper understanding of the threats facing marine life and the solutions being created to protect our blue planet — all while enjoying the aquarium in a unique after-hours setting.
Whether you’re fascinated by puffins or passionate about supporting field conservation projects, this special evening promises inspiration, education and fun.
Secure your tickets and be part of a night dedicated to protecting our oceans!
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Individual
£20
Per person
- Dive deeper into the marine world
- Educational evening filled with talks on conservation and marine topics
- After hours access to the Ocean display at SEA LIFE London for an exclusive event
2025 Events
Extinct in the Wild
In February 2025, we hosted 'Extinct in the Wild', talking on the topic of protecting creatures that are under threat of becoming extinct. We hosted 2 experts, Lauren Johnson from Whipsnade Zoo and Charlotte Barcas from SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Seahorses & Seagrass
In May 2025, you joined us for engaging discussions on the topic of 'Seahorses & Seagrass'. We swam through the world of conservation with two experts: Mark Perry, National Marine Aquarium and Chris Brown, SEA LIFE.
Turtles & Terrapins
In June 2025, we dove into all things Terrapins with the team from Turtle Tally UK, the citizen science project aimed at collecting data from the public to help gather more insight into terrapins in the UK.
Ocean of Stars
In June 2025, we held a special Ocean of Stars evening dedicated to Sharks and Rays with captivating talks from Shark Trust and the Manta Trust, sharing their vital efforts to look after these species in the wild. Ocean of Stars will return to SEA LIFE London in Summer 2026.
