Meet rescued seals, otters, lynx, and exotic wildlife while supporting conservation efforts on the stunning Lincolnshire coast.

Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre is a dedicated wildlife rehabilitation and conservation facility located on the Lincolnshire coast. The sanctuary rescues, cares for, and rehabilitates injured, orphaned, and sick animals, returning them to their natural habitats whenever possible. Visitors can observe a diverse range of residents including seals, otters, lynx, gibbons, alpacas, barn owls, and many other species. Families can explore the sanctuary through guided tours and educational displays that highlight the importance of wildlife conservation. The centre offers interactive experiences and opportunities to learn about animal care and rehabilitation efforts. Special events throughout the year include Seal Awareness Day, Family Fun Days, and Wildlife Photography Workshops, making it an engaging destination for all ages. The venue is pushchair-friendly and features both indoor and outdoor areas, with a on-site café providing refreshments. Schools can arrange educational visits, and visitors can shop for souvenirs and conservation merchandise. Volunteer opportunities and sponsorship programs allow guests to directly support the sanctuary's mission to protect and preserve wildlife.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Andrew Butler

a month ago

Overall it was worth the visit The seal pool seems to be getting a face-lift so was mostly a building site Good view of all the animals which was nice Onside cafe served decent priced food

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Paully Waully

a month ago

This place is awesome! We came here not sure what to expect but there’s so much more than seals. So many species of birds, reptiles, emus, monkeys, lynx, meer cats to name but a few and all really easy to walk around. Access is good - I went with my mum who has mobility problems and we managed - I’d say wheelchair friendly. And the cafe does a great cup of tea - well worth a visit!

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Tamara Lulu

5 months ago

Went to the sanctuary today, really quite due to the time (March) but the sanctuary keepers were lovely and spoke about a number of the animals. All the animals were out to see, relaxing. Although they were cleaning the seal area, we could see 3 swimming about and two at the beginning (pups) who were getting treated.

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john penn

5 months ago

Realy enjoyes our visit to the seal sanctuary. All though £ 26 for 2 adults was rather steep for time of year as the full walk took 30 minnutes and most of the animals didnt come out . Cafe was good and staff realy nice.

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Sam

6 months ago

The animals here are very sweet. There’s lots of information as you walk around to tell you about the animals. It’s small compared to other sanctuaries, but the variety of animals is still quite large. The cafe is small but the cakes are delicious. A great place for children to learn and see animals.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026