SEA LIFE Scheveningen – Aquarium, sharks, penguins & family activities

The underwater tunnel

Walk through a transparent underwater tunnel as fish and other marine animals swim around and above you. The view offers a different perspective on ocean life and is a highlight for children and adults alike. Take your time: there is often more to see when you stop and look closely.

Explore the North Sea

Learn about the ecosystems beneath the water just outside Scheveningen. Displays introduce the animals living in coastal and underwater environments and help children connect what they see at the aquarium with the sea on the other side of the boulevard.

Penguins, otters and fascinating sea creatures

Look out for penguins, otters, fish, rays and other aquatic animals in themed habitats. Animal collections and feeding programmes can change, so check the current exhibition and presentation schedule rather than planning around a guaranteed sighting.

Tropical habitats and the rockpool

Explore colourful fish and marine environments as well as smaller creatures adapted to rocky coastal habitats. Interactive and educational areas encourage younger visitors to ask questions about biodiversity, habitats and conservation. Touch opportunities, where provided, follow staff guidance.

Who should visit?

SEA LIFE is particularly easy to combine with a beach day and suits families with toddlers or school-age children. Adults travelling without children are also welcome. It is mainly indoors, but allow flexibility for queues during busy weekends and holidays.

Tickets and entry times

Book admission online before arrival, particularly in school holidays and rainy periods. Prices, age categories, discounts, last admission and ticket cancellation conditions may change by date. The ticket button on this page leads to a booking partner where you can check the applicable conditions.

Opening hours and duration

Opening and last-entry times vary throughout the year. Check the official SEA LIFE opening calendar for your chosen date. Most visitors spend around one and a half to two hours, with extra time if they attend talks or explore every display.

Toilets, baby changing and pushchairs

Toilet facilities, an accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities are available. Families can bring pushchairs, though some exhibition spaces can feel narrow at peak times. Ask staff about the most convenient arrangements if you need assistance.

Wheelchair access and assistance

The aquarium offers wheelchair-accessible visitor areas and facilities. For specific needs, available loan equipment or companion policies, contact SEA LIFE directly ahead of your visit; individual conditions may apply.

Food, drinks and nearby restaurants

As SEA LIFE is directly on the Scheveningen boulevard, there is a large choice of cafés, beach restaurants and food stops nearby. The nearby Pier and Kurhaus area offer more options; seasonal beachfront businesses may have different winter hours.

Parking and public transport

There is no dedicated SEA LIFE visitor car park. Paid public garages around the Kurhaus, Zwolsestraat and Nieuwe Parklaan are useful for the boulevard. Tram and bus services connect central The Hague with Scheveningen; check live schedules and current garage rates.

Combine SEA LIFE with Scheveningen

After the aquarium, walk towards De Pier, explore the historic Kurhaus exterior or enjoy the beach. For a longer family day, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is close by, and Madurodam offers a further attraction between Scheveningen and The Hague.

Frequently asked questions