The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary in Oban on the west coast of Scotland, has unveiled Seal Encounters this year – an exciting opportunity to learn about the rescue, rehabilitation and release of seals back into the wild.See them playing through our underwater observation areas.Meet our resident seals and find out how they found a home at the Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary’s resident common seals, its North American otters Fingal and Sula, its diverse aquarium displays and its breathtaking setting on the banks of Loch Creran make a wonderful place to visit.
Informative talks and feeding presentations throughout the day provide a deeper insight into all of our fascinating creatures and how you can help to protect their future.Enjoy a woodland walk or relax in our themed restaurant to round off your day.
Scotland’s leading marine conservation experience has something for everyone.
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Otter Creek:
Otter Sanctuary with underwater viewing
Aquarium: Home to range of underwater creatures such as Rays, Shrimps, Sharks, Starfish and a Herring Ring.
Claws: Meet some of the tough nuts of the seas in an exciting new feature. Included in the feature is a fantastic collection of Giant Japanese Spider Crabs, whose width can span over three metres.
Car Directions from Glasgow - if you are travelling from Glasgow, take the M8 (northbound) and exit at Junction 17. Leave the motorway and follow signs to Dumbarton on the A82. Take A82 from Dumbarton to Crainlairch and Tyndrum. At Tyndrum turn left onto the A85 road (signposted Oban) to Connel.
Oban area - At Connel Bridge, take the A828 and drive over the bridge and follow this road north towards FortWilliam.
Drive through a small village called Benderloch and two miles after this village, you will see the 'Scottish Sealife & Marine Sanctuary' on your left hand side (5 miles from the Connel bridge).
Directions from FortWilliam - If you are travelling south to the centre from FortWilliam, follow the A828 to Barcaldine and the centre is one mile past the village on the right hand side
Bus
An hourly bus service is available from Oban to the sanctuary. Call 0870 608 2 608 for further information.
Otter Creek:
Otter Sanctuary with underwater viewing
Aquarium: Home to range of underwater creatures such as Rays, Shrimps, Sharks, Starfish and a Herring Ring.
Claws: Meet some of the tough nuts of the seas in an exciting new feature. Included in the feature is a fantastic collection of Giant Japanese Spider Crabs, whose width can span over three metres.
Car Directions from Glasgow - if you are travelling from Glasgow, take the M8 (northbound) and exit at Junction 17. Leave the motorway and follow signs to Dumbarton on the A82. Take A82 from Dumbarton to Crainlairch and Tyndrum. At Tyndrum turn left onto the A85 road (signposted Oban) to Connel.
Oban area - At Connel Bridge, take the A828 and drive over the bridge and follow this road north towards FortWilliam.
Drive through a small village called Benderloch and two miles after this village, you will see the 'Scottish Sealife & Marine Sanctuary' on your left hand side (5 miles from the Connel bridge).
Directions from FortWilliam - If you are travelling south to the centre from FortWilliam, follow the A828 to Barcaldine and the centre is one mile past the village on the right hand side
Bus
An hourly bus service is available from Oban to the sanctuary. Call 0870 608 2 608 for further information.
