Which sea creatures do you love the most?
Here at SEA LIFE Scarborough, you can see thousands of spectacular creatures - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. You're sure to be mesmerised by our underwater zones and you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before.

Penguins
Explore facts about our Humboldt Penguins and come and visit them at Penguin Island.

Turtles
Turtles are ancient reptiles that have been around for over 200 million years! They shared our planet with the earliest Dinosaurs.

Jellyfish
Jellyfish are older than all of our ancient reptiles. Scientists believe they first swam in our oceans around 500 million years ago!

Seahorses, Sea Dragons and Pipefish
Seahorses, Seadragons and Pipefish are a curious group of creatures which all belong to the Syngnathidae family.

Sharks
Sharks have lived in our oceans for more than 420 million years! That makes them older than trees!

Seals
Common Seals also known as harbour seals, are characteristic of sandflats and estuaries. The Wash of East Anglia is home to the UK’s largest colony.

Japanese Spider Crab
Giant Japanese spider crabs are so big, they measure 3m claw to claw.

Coral Reef Inhabitants
Meet one of the ocean's best known and loved fish - the clownfish and other amazing coral reef inhabitants

Octopus
Which creature has three hearts, eight arms and a doughnut shaped brain? You guessed it, it’s the octopus!

Rockpool creatures
Rockpools are amazing micro-habitats full of incredible creatures! Are you brave enough to stroke a Sea Anemone, Starfish or Crab? Find out during your visit!

Rainforest Species
Step out of the ocean and into the hot and humid rainforest! Experience what life is like beneath the tropical treetops. Winding through the roots and tree trunks, rainforest rivers are home to a host of weird and wonderful creatures.

Rays
There are over 500 different species of Rays and Skate in our oceans and rivers. Their closest relative is the Shark; Rays evolved from Sharks around 150 million years ago!

Otters
Asian short-clawed otters are a very vocal species and can make at least 12 different sounds to communicate, including alarm, greeting and mating calls