Natureland Seal Sanctuary
Natureland Seal Sanctuary
Natureland Seal Sanctuary
4.5
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Awarded "Best Skegness Attraction in 2015" and "Best Business 2015" by the Skegness Partnership in November 2015, Natureland is well known for rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and injured seal pups that are stranded on Lincolnshire beaches. Our visitors can see the seals and lots of other wonderful animals including penguins, meerkats, alpacas, tropical birds/butterflies, pets corner, aquarium, tropical house, koi carp pool, animal brass rubbing, gift shop and refreshments available.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Bambi
Sheffield, UK415 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Spent an hour looking round here, the animals were lovely and well looked after. Little shop and cafe. Think it would be quite expensive for admission if a large family was visiting but we didn't mind paying for just us two as a donation.
Written 9 November 2024
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SpigotTap
83 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
We went to Natureland Seal Sanctuary, thinking it was going to be really busy. But instead we found it to be quiet when we went inside, everything was really peaceful. All the seals was swimming about as usual. Good day out!
They are having a new penguin pool built at the moment, they're offering a discount while it's being worked on.
They are having a new penguin pool built at the moment, they're offering a discount while it's being worked on.
Written 26 February 2025
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Kim S
Rugby, UK132 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Visited today with my husband and our 11 year old son and had a lovely time. We watched the seal feeding and listened to Will’s excellent facts - the seals are hilarious, especially Pixie who was slapping the water to demand her fish 🤣
We saw the charismatic goats, the chickens, guinea pigs, alpacas, penguins tortoises and rabbits and walked through the reptile house, aquarium and butterfly house.
Looked at the seal hospital - please remember when you visit here how important the work of the sanctuary is and how your admission ticket helps their vital work.
After all that we were hungry and so had lunch in the restaurant which was very nice. We also visited the well stocked gift shop and bought some souvenirs to take home to remind us of the lovely day we had.
I’m really dismayed by some of the negative reviews - this isn’t a theme park and you won’t be entertained for hours on end, nor should you expect that given the reasonable admission charge. Go along, walk round, take your time, read the posters, listen to the talks and maybe you’ll enjoy it more. If not then just leave feeling happy that your admission fee may have saved a seal from a painful death and get on with your life doing things you do actually enjoy.
Oh and in a contradiction to some of the reviews, all of the animals we saw looked incredibly happy and well looked after - the salad the rabbits and guinea pigs were chomping on looked fresh and delicious.
Keep up the good work everyone, we’ll be back when we next visit Skegness 😊
We saw the charismatic goats, the chickens, guinea pigs, alpacas, penguins tortoises and rabbits and walked through the reptile house, aquarium and butterfly house.
Looked at the seal hospital - please remember when you visit here how important the work of the sanctuary is and how your admission ticket helps their vital work.
After all that we were hungry and so had lunch in the restaurant which was very nice. We also visited the well stocked gift shop and bought some souvenirs to take home to remind us of the lovely day we had.
I’m really dismayed by some of the negative reviews - this isn’t a theme park and you won’t be entertained for hours on end, nor should you expect that given the reasonable admission charge. Go along, walk round, take your time, read the posters, listen to the talks and maybe you’ll enjoy it more. If not then just leave feeling happy that your admission fee may have saved a seal from a painful death and get on with your life doing things you do actually enjoy.
Oh and in a contradiction to some of the reviews, all of the animals we saw looked incredibly happy and well looked after - the salad the rabbits and guinea pigs were chomping on looked fresh and delicious.
Keep up the good work everyone, we’ll be back when we next visit Skegness 😊
Written 12 August 2024
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Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We are so so happy to hear that you enjoyed our feeding times, Pixie never stops with the slapping does she!!
We appreciate your review so much, it can be very disheartening to read such negative reviews when our animals welfare and happiness is the biggest thing for us! Sometimes I am jealous looking at the fancy salad that they are eating! Again, we appreciate your review so much and we look forward to welcoming you next time you come!
Written 22 August 2024
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Harry S
Torquay, UK1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Family
The seals were adorable and the work they are doing to help the natural seal population. The reptiles were adorable, with some awesome snakes and chameleons. Very much worth the price and there’s a decent selection of food. The Feeding the seals was not only informative but also incredibly funny with the seals clapping and demanding more food.
We spent a full day here during our Lincolnshire Holiday from Devon.
We spent a full day here during our Lincolnshire Holiday from Devon.
Written 21 February 2025
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jacqui43
Spalding, UK732 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
It is years since our last visit and it is still as great as ever. It cost £11 each which is a brilliant price for two hours of entertainment. The feed time for the seals was a must, the keeper was so knowledgeable and really interesting. We loved the whole atmosphere as it felt relaxed with customers even allowed to bring their pets. What a brilliant facility as all of the seals are rescued by the team and if well enough released back into the sea.
Written 7 April 2024
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Thanks so much for your review! We are so glad that your enjoyed your visit, our feeding times are so much fun for everyone, we hope to see you again sometime! :)
Written 28 May 2024
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TheGreyhoundTrader
Stoke-on-Trent, UK65 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Fantastic way to spend an hour or two at a very reasonable £11 each for adults.
Small but very well presented including not just seals but also penguins, meerkats, alpacas, tropical birds, aquarium, koi carp pool, plus goats, and chickens.
Animal food can be bought to feed the specific animals also reasonably priced as is the gift shop. We were here without children but I would highly recommend it for those with children.
Small but very well presented including not just seals but also penguins, meerkats, alpacas, tropical birds, aquarium, koi carp pool, plus goats, and chickens.
Animal food can be bought to feed the specific animals also reasonably priced as is the gift shop. We were here without children but I would highly recommend it for those with children.
Written 12 April 2024
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Thanks so much for your review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again :)
Written 28 May 2024
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Olivia Buddle
16 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Gorgeous array of seals and other animals. Got to the sanctuary just in time to catch two seals being released into the ocean. The cafe prices were quite low but we didn t eat there, we ate a the trawlers catch.
Overall would go again.
Overall would go again.
Written 5 April 2024
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Thanks so much for your review! We are so glad that your enjoyed your day and were lucky enough to catch a release, they are one of the best parts! We hope to see you again sometime! :)
Written 28 May 2024
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JN65
Liverpool, UK358 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We had a very enjoyable couple of hours here. I'd strongly recommend timing your visit to coincide with seal feeding time (11.30 or 3.30). It's a good thing to see and gives you the opportunity to hear about the conservation work the centre does. There's other good stuff too, the butterfly house was a joy, we enjoyed the reptile house/aquarium, loved the meerkats.
Written 14 July 2024
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Thanks so much for such a fab review! Amazing to hear that you enjoyed your visit and hearing about our rescue work! We hope to see you again :)
Written 1 August 2024
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Donna T
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We visit this place every time we come to Skegness. Never disappoints. We see baby seals, penguins, reptiles, butterflies and much more and of course.... (my personal favourite) we feed the goats (only 50p for a small bag). The admission price is very reasonable and we always eat lunch at the café. Great selection of food on offer and at a great price. Toilet facilities were nice and clean. Staff were all friendly.
Written 28 August 2024
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MissC
Stoke-on-Trent, UK59 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
A surprisingly entertaining afternoon out. For £11 each we got to see the baby seals being fed with a commentary, pet the farm animals - including the alpacas, see the tropical house and aquarium. A well priced souvenir shop too! Overall a splendid time had for a reasonable budget.
Written 12 April 2024
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Thanks so much for your review! So glad to hear that you found our prices reasonable and had a fab visit overall :)
Written 28 May 2024
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Hi is the butterfly house open all year for visitors? Feb 2023?
Written 11 January 2023
No, it’s only open from April to September according to the website.
Written 12 January 2023
How long roughly does it take to get round and see the sanctuary?
Written 3 September 2019
It's not a big place but we tend to make the most of it and stay a couple of hours. Sometimes we go out and return - show receipt and re enter. If you do either it's ok value overall.
Written 4 September 2019
Hi there! Our entry prices are:
Adults - £9.75
Children 3 years-15 years - £8.00
Children under 3 - Free
OAP's - £8.50
Family ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) - £32.00
Hope this helps!
Written 19 August 2019
do you have any parking at the seal sanctuary as we had problems parking in skegness last time we visited. thank you
Written 12 August 2019
There’s a big car park very close, but non just outside
Written 13 August 2019
What time is seal feeding time ?
Written 3 March 2019
Hi there. Feeding time is 11.30am and 3pm at the moment. However in summer this will change.
Thanks,
Shannon- seal and penguin keeper.
Written 3 March 2019
Can you feed the animals, or gift as a feeding present
Written 4 February 2019
Yes you can feed some of them
Written 4 February 2019
Is it wheel chair accessible?
Written 28 January 2019
Hi there! We are 99% wheelchair accessible, with the only exception being the end of our reptile house, where there is a set of steps. Everywhere else is definitely wheelchair accessible!
Written 29 January 2019
Are you open Jan 2nd?
Thank you, Laura
Written 30 December 2018
kevbutnobacon
Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands
You bet !
Written 31 December 2018
Yes dogs allowed but not in the butterfly area
Written 3 November 2018
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