How is it 2024 already? First trip of the season to a Sea Life Centre something I suspect will happen more frequently with our daughter! So, let’s have a chat about our visit!
Off-Peak & Opening Hours:
One of our favourite times to visit a Sea Life Centre is off-peak weekdays. To be truthful, it’s the only time we will visit as well. There’s something exceptionally calming & soul-soothing about the tranquillity of these attractions when there’s next to nobody around. Of course, off-peak does entail shorter opening times so it’s usually 10-4 but that’s no hassle as you don’t need exactly a great ordeal of time for your visit when it’s that quiet.
The Cutest Animal We’ve Ever Seen:
I love seeing all your typical aquatic species when visiting any Sea Life. There’s something truly therapeutic when watching them do their things in their tanks/enclosures. But let me tell you I’ve never seen anything so captivating to the point I almost sobbed looking at them. North Sea Otters you have got to visit to see them for yourselves. They are the most beautiful animals I have ever laid eyes on. To the point, I have to visit again real soon to see them. They just mesmerised me.
Supporting Women:
When visiting the toilets I noticed a sign which I hadn’t seen anywhere else. If you have run out of sanitary products or just simply forgot them there’s a code word you can send to a staff member who will give you some for free. I found this absolutely amazing. There’s nothing worse as a woman than this happening it’s happened to the best of us. I really hope this is something to be rolled out across other attractions too.
Extra Experiences;
I’m sure this Sea Life had a 4D cinema I can’t say I noticed it this time but they do have the egg seats with VR as an extra. Alongside a free extra of the stamp trial for those younger visitors. I believe you acquire a pop badge upon completing. Throughout the attraction have multiple talks across various sections & behind the scenes too. Check out the website for the full list of things you can explore other than your standard walk-through. Click HERE.
The Theming / Scenery:
This Sea Life for me is the most stunning visually. It just has continuous theming and scenery that makes it lovely to look at. I don’t think there’s an area which could be enhanced. The low lighting, and greenery are all so pretty.
Overall:
This is my favourite Sea Life that we’ve visited so far. There’s a whole heap to visit still but out of the ones already this is the best. With the addition of the North Sea Otters, you’ll find me visiting more often!
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Have you ever checked out Birmingham’s Sea Life? What’s your favourite UK Sea Life Centre?
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