The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham
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Overview
The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham has over 60 displays, including a million-litre underwater tropical tank, and a turtle breeding facility. There are over 1,000 creatures to see, from crabs and jelly fish, to sharks and penguins. Among the favourites are Mango and Apricot, the Asian Short-Clawed Otters, and a colony of the third largest breed of penguin, the Gentoo. Among its other talents the Gentoo can emit a noise that may reach up to 80 decibels, and swim at up to 36 kph. There is an interactive rock pool where visitors can handle crabs, starfish and other small sea creatures. A recent addition is the 4D experience, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, based on the adventure story by Jules Verne. Visitors follow the adventures of Ned, as he dives with Captain Nemo in the submarine Nautilus. The Centre is also involved in conservation projects such as the Seahorse Trust, and animal rescue and rehabilitation programmes.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year (ex 25 Dec), Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun & school hols 10-6
About the area
After Greater London, the West Midlands is the UK’s biggest county by population, and after London, Birmingham is the UK’s largest city. There’s a lot to seek out here – it has a vibrant culture, with exceptionally good nightlife.
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- Free TV
- WiFi available
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