Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre

A popular visitor attraction and wildlife conservation centre in Mablethorpe. The seal sanctuary features animal displays, marine creatures and hands on keeper experiences.

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Located right on the beachfront of Mablethorpe’s golden sands, the Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre is a popular visitor attraction and wildlife conservation centre. Perfect for visits with young children and anyone enthusiastic about wildlife, this sanctuary offers a chance to meet a variety of friendly animals. You can expect to marvel at captivating creature displays and watch marine life thrive in their recovery within the sanctuary. The centre is primarily committed to the rescue and protection of seals and other native wildlife – caring for injured grey seals which have been found along the Lincolnshire coastline. The centre has an impressive range of wildlife habitats for animals to call home, from Lemurs to magnificent Birds of Prey, there’s bound to be something to get excited about at the Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre. With interactive and informative talks taking place throughout the day, there are plenty of great opportunities to learn more about the animals at the sanctuary and the work being done by the dedicated team. The centre also offers a Keeper for the Day experience, giving you the unique opportunity to experience the work of a Zookeeper and care for the animals at the Wildlife Centre. The packed day includes feeding the local seals, meeting the meerkats, and helping with the runnings of the centre. If you’ve ever been interested in learning how a wildlife centre works behind the scenes, this experience offers unforgettable encounters with a range of animals and wildlife.Also located at the sanctuary is the Time Walking Cave this exhibition is an immersive journey through time, searching out hidden fossils and sharing the stories of prehistoric animals that used to live in the area.By visiting Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary, you are helping to support the impressive work the sanctuary team does to aid Lincolnshire’s coastal marine life.

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