Sea Life Blankenberge — Attraction in Blankenberge

I have fond memories of visiting Sea Life Blankenberge many times as a child during family trips. With my aunt living in Knokke, it was always a convenient and exciting destination. Last week, I had the chance to revisit Sea Life with my young niece, and it was an amazing experience for both of us.

The variety of marine life at Sea Life Blankenberge is incredible. There are so many different kinds of sea creatures to see, like rays, sharks, tropical fish, and even seals. The tanks are really well-designed, and it feels like you’re actually underwater. My favorite part was the underwater tunnel, where you can walk through and see fish swimming all around you. It was super cool and made me feel like I was in the ocean with them.

One thing that really impressed me about Sea Life Blankenberge was how much they focus on education and conservation. We got to attend talks and feeding demonstrations that taught us about marine biology and why it’s important to protect the ocean. The staff explained how they’re helping endangered species and working to preserve marine habitats. It made me realize how important it is to take care of our oceans and the creatures that live in them.

Sea Life Blankenberge is definitely a great place for families. There are lots of activities that are fun and educational. The interactive touch pools were a big hit with everyone, especially the younger kids, because you can touch starfish and crabs. They also have treasure hunts and special events that keep you entertained. The facilities are clean and easy to get around, and the staff are really friendly and helpful.

In conclusion, I highly recommend visiting Sea Life Blankenberge. It’s a fantastic place to learn about marine life and have a lot of fun at the same time. The exhibits are amazing, the educational programs are really interesting, and there are plenty of activities for all ages. Whether you’re a student, a family, or just someone who loves the ocean, you’ll have a great time at Sea Life...

A Great Rainy Day Experience at Sealife Blankenberge

On a rainy Saturday morning, my 10-year-old daughter and I visited Sealife Blankenberge, and it turned out to be a wonderful choice. We received a warm and friendly welcome, and the entrance went quickly. I would recommend buying e-tickets, although the online booking process could be a bit smoother.

Even though the weather was bad, the park was not too crowded, which made the visit more relaxed. We started with the Amazon zone, which is beautifully designed and really feels like a small adventure. The attention to detail is on the same level as what you see in large zoos. The same goes for the Ocean theme, which is very well presented. Of course, Sealife is smaller, so you see fewer animals, but I don’t think it is fair to compare it directly to a big zoo. Instead, the smaller scale offers more opportunities for interaction. There are many interactive screens, available in Dutch, French, and English, and even a paid 3D experience, which shows they are trying to innovate.

The staff walking around were excellent—very approachable, helpful, and always ready to explain things. This really makes Sealife stand out compared to some other aquariums and zoos.

Outside, to my daughter’s delight, there was a climbing park. It was a great way to play and take a short break from the animals. Some of the outdoor enclosures had rather cloudy water, which made the view a bit less attractive. Still, given the North European climate, I can imagine it is difficult to keep the water and glass perfectly clean all the time.

All in all, we spent almost three hours there and enjoyed it very much. At around €23.50 per person, I felt it was more than worth the price. Sealife Blankenberge is definitely a fun and educational experience, especially...

Despite the tanks looking nice (except for the outdoor exhibits) what irks me is the app one must use to identify the fish in lieu of having signs for the animal interpretation. The SeaScan app is quite useless. First it has a difficult time even identifying a fish is in frame even when the fish is in "proper" position (as recommended by the app), but then when identifing fish it is often incorrect having a carp identified as a chiclid. One funny example occured when I used it on the humboldt penguins (yes not a fish) where the little penguin was identified as a grey seal...after that I gave up using the app. My brother also expressed frustrations with his trials and turbulations with the app. It seemed to me many people didn't even bother downloading the app and just walked around and focused more on the Animal Crossing event instead, which is a shame but can't fault them when there are extra barriers to actually interpert the exhibits. The feedings of animals were enjoyable and I found the information presented on how seals react to disease important information. We both thought the aquarium a bit on the small side for the price (especially when I think of the Aquarium in Liege that is however showing its age which has some quite unique interesting exhibits), perhaps less money should have been spent on making an useless app and instead return to a cheaper tried and true method of signage (especially for older people who not be...