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7 Species of sea turtles 7 Species of sea turtles
  • Monday 5th June 2017

The 7 Species and Types of Sea Turtle

How many can you name?

Jellyfish Jellyfish
  • Sunday 21st May 2017

7 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Jellyfish

The largest recorded jellyfish had tentacles over 120ft long!

Seal Seal
  • Sunday 21st May 2017

A to Z

Can you name animals from A to Z?

Chill Out With Gentoo Penguins Chill Out With Gentoo Penguins
  • Thursday 3rd November 2016

Chill out with gentoo penguins this Christmas

This December is penguin month at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, and we’ll be spreading the Christmas joy at our Penguin Point, with a series of ‘very cool’ one off experiences.

Ocean Invader Ocean Invader
  • Thursday 3rd November 2016

Ocean invaders: enter the world of jellyfish

Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the jellyfish, with a new sensory experience that will enlighten you to this mysterious, fascinating and beautiful species.

Mauve Stinger jellyfish Mauve Stinger jellyfish
  • Monday 7th March 2016

Mauve Stinger jellyfish arrive

The most toxic jellyfish from Mediterranean waters today arrived at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, ready to make waves as the first ever to be on display in the UK. Measuring in at around 5cm across, these juvenile Pelagia Noctiluca jellyfish, or most commonly known as Mauve Stingers, are widely known for their searing sting and can be clearly identified by their unusual purple colouring.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium partners with BBC Earth SEA LIFE London Aquarium partners with BBC Earth
  • Monday 7th March 2016

SEA LIFE London Aquarium partners with BBC Earth to create a multi-sensory Polar experience

SEA LIFE London Aquarium will be inviting visitors to experience the magical polar ice worlds of BBC Earth’s epic natural history series: Frozen Planet in a new permanent attraction opening for Easter 2016.

Chinese Fire-Bellied newts Chinese Fire-Bellied newts
  • Tuesday 15th September 2015

Chinese Fire-Bellied newts arrive at the aquarium

Today the SEA LIFE London Aquarium welcomed some new arrivals – Chinese Fire-Bellied newts! Aquarists working with these fascinating creatures have to wear protective latex gloves to avoid contact with toxins secreted through the amphibian’s skin.

Sharks Sharks
  • Friday 7th August 2015

No Fin to Declare

SEA LIFE London is proud to support our charity partner Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation in their exciting new campaign - No Fin to declare!

An egg-cellent Easter treat An egg-cellent Easter treat
  • Thursday 18th June 2015

An egg-cellent Easter treat

There were Easter surprises aplenty at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium today when the resident colony of Gentoo penguins were served up giant handmade Easter eggs and news of the first penguin egg of mating season was confirmed.

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