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The National Seal Sanctuary

The National Seal Sanctuary in Cornwall invites you to a close encounter with a pair of Californian sea lions this year.  See Rocky and Pepper in their amazing new surroundings as they get up to all sorts of antics.  Also featuring in our brand new Sea Lion Lagoon is a pair of Patagonian sea lions who also have some crazy habits for you to enjoy.

See animal welfare in action at Europe’s busiest seal rescue centre.  Our animal care team work around the clock with sick or injured seal pups in the seal hospital.

Meet our cheeky Asian short-clawed otters and enjoy a close encounter of the marine kind at the Cornish Coast Experience, where visitors can meet some of the inhabitants from our own local shores.

Set on the beautiful Helford River estuary this has to be one of the most picturesque settings in the country.  It’s a wonderful day out for the whole family.

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How To Get There
Facilities
Ticket Terms
 
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Entry ticket valid all day

Free Safari Bus (Summer season only)

Feeding demonstrations throughout the day


Well behaved dogs, on a lead, are always welcome at the Sanctuary.

Residents at the Sanctuary Include:

Grey Seals
Common Seals
Fur Seals
Californian Sea Lions
Patagonian Sea Lions

The Sanctuary also provides a much-needed haven for a variety of other animals, such as:
 
Otters
Ponies
Goats
 
Occasionally the Sanctuary's facilities and expertise are called upon to aid in the rescue of other marine creatures such as Dolphins and Turtles.
 

 

Opening Times

Open from 10:00 every day except Christmas Day.

Closing times may vary please call 01326 221361 for more details.

How to Get There

When you arrive by car at Helston, head for R.N.A.S. Culdrose on A3083 (signposted Lizard), drive along this road to the roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout (signposted St Keverne). 

About ½ mile along on the B3293 road, turn left and follow the signpost to Gweek. 

When you arrive in Gweek village, turn right just before the "Gweek Inn" pub and follow the signs to Seal Sanctuary.

Facilities

Childrens Play Area

Cafe & Gift Shop

Toilets

Male, Female and Disabled toilets available onsite.

Baby Changing facilities also available.

Ticket Terms

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.

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