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Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness)

Skegness, United Kingdom•4.6(5.8k)•Aquarium, Wildlife Center, Zoo

Watch rescued seal pups being rehabilitated and meet penguins, alpacas, tropical butterflies, and aquatic animals in this family-friendly wildlife sanctuary.

Skegness Natureland is a renowned wildlife sanctuary known worldwide for its seal rescue and rehabilitation work along the Lincolnshire coast. Visitors can observe every step of the seal pup rehabilitation process and watch expert keepers feed the animals during scheduled feeding times at 11:30am and 2:00pm daily. The venue houses a diverse range of animals across multiple attractions, including seals, playful penguins, alpacas, tropical butterflies in the Floral Palace, an aquarium, a reptile house, a tropical house, and a pets corner. Each area offers families the opportunity to learn about different species and conservation efforts. Open daily from 10am with last admission at 4:00pm, Natureland caters to families of all ages. The sanctuary features both indoor and outdoor areas, a cafe for refreshments, and is dog-friendly, making it an ideal destination for a full family day out. The venue also offers group visits, accessibility facilities, and opportunities to support their rescue work through animal adoptions and donations.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Cafe

On-site cafe facility

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Google Reviews

4.6(5.8k reviews)
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Katherine Payne

Katherine Payne

4 weeks ago

A lovely place to visit. I haven't been in a long time but it's nice to see and hear them still helping rehabilitate and release seals today. All of the animals are well cared for, keepers are knowledgeable and staff are friendly. It was a shame to hear about the loss of their meerkats. Lots of gifts, toys and ways to donate and help keep the important work going despite them being grateful for just purchasing tickets. Love that they are dog friendly and can go anywhere except for in the butterfly house, restaurant and gift shop. Definitely worth a stop if your in the area! Reasonable prices and great for kids to see the good work they do.

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L4dy T

L4dy T

a month ago

We had a lovely visit to the Seal Sanctuary and really enjoyed our day. There was plenty to see, and it was great learning about the animals and the important rescue work they do. My niece absolutely loved it and was fascinated by all the different animals. The butterfly enclosure was definitely one of the highlights, it was beautiful, with butterflies flying all around, making it a really special experience. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable day out, and we'd happily recommend it to anyone visiting the area, especially families with children. 🦭🦋😊

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Paul McNamara

Paul McNamara

a month ago

What a fantastic little place. We walked in to hear a talk on the rehabilitation and release of seal pups. The young lady was very interesting and showed passion about the project. There is a reptile house, goats, turkeys, alpacas, guinea pigs, rabbits penguins and of course seals. A bird sanctuary with some beautiful birds and amazing butterflies, all flying freely in the greenhouses. A large cafe. The food was not great. Still a great place to visit and support a charity that has reintegrated over 1000 seals back into the wild. The goats and Alpacas were happy yo be fed too.

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Brian R

Brian R

a month ago

Absolutely brilliant day out with the kids, there's an aquarium, reptile house, petting zoo, Seal pool, seal nursing pool, penguin island, tropical bird exhibit, souvenir shop and restaurant, the site is dog friendly as well, your able to buy feed for the petting zoo. Staff are very knowledgeable about all the seals that they have. Feeding time starts at 11.30 ever visitor is welcome to see this, If your in Skegness please visit this place, it is very much worth it.

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Paul Taylorson

Paul Taylorson

a month ago

We have been thinking of visiting for a while as it's a long way from home, finally ventured over, My daughter has wanted to see live seals for a while now so it was a good choice. There are enough seals to keep the visitors interested and they also have a selection of other animals as well, which includes meerkats goats a small selection on reptiles and others. Some area's seem a bit run down and could do with a bit of a clean and tidy up but this doesn't detract from the overall experience we had. There is a couple of gift shops with all the usual sort of soft toys etc. It is reasonable value as the money goes towards the ongoing treatment and caring for the seals and other animals. There a decent size carpark a couple of hundred yards from the centre and good access to the local seafront and fairground rides. Overall a good day out .

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness)

Is Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) free to visit?

Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness).

Is there parking at Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness)?

Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) doesn't have parking — public transport is recommended.

Is there food at Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness)?

Yes — Cafe is on site at Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness). On-site cafe facility

Is Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) pushchair-friendly?

Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness)?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness).

How do I get to Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) by public transport?

Natureland Seal Sanctuary (Skegness) isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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