Called in during term time so wasn't busy. Quite small inside but you can easily spend a couple of hours here. Some really interesting things to see and read about. Quite a few interactive stuff to do as well. The tunnel underneath the sharks was good and the penquins were a delight. Younger kids would really enjoy the place, even kept my teenagers entertained for awhile! At certain times there are talks on and you can watch the staff feeding the fish. There is a gift shop and a snack bar area but that wasn't open. There is a small eating area so I imagine you could take your own food in with you. Price wasn't too expensive for a family of 5.

It was lovely to see the sealife so close up - but the tanks felt a little small. I'm not sure that these animals deserve to be in small spaces like this. The children there seemed to be loving it though.

The Penguin Feeding Experience offers an unforgettable opportunity to get up close with the Humboldt Penguins. Amber, the penguin keeper, stands out as an exceptional guide during this experience. Her passion for the penguins shines through in every interaction, making the encounter even more magical. Feeding the penguins allows you to connect with these fascinating animals in a whole new way. The close proximity you're granted to them is amazing & provides an unforgettable experience. The Penguin Feeding Experience is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. This adventure will stay with you long after it ends.

A shame this attraction feels it needs to conform to the Halloween hype and turn a very good aquarium into a scare fest. We visited during half-term and were really impressed with the place. It was great watching the penguins darting through the water and seeing the large number of sharks cruising the waters. As we drove home, I asked my daughters their thoughts….”I really didn’t like the ghosts in the dark section where the deep sea fish were”. Brilliant. We went to enjoy the sea life and this is where we ended up. I would really love it if popular attractions thought through their stance on Halloween and then they might recognise it’s a distraction rather than a complementary factor. But, then, I guess money dictates decisions…

First time visiting Bournemouth and we decided to use our Tesco Clubcard vouchers to enjoy a couple of hours visiting the Ocenarium. We knew from previous reviews that it wouldn’t be an all day/few hours type destination but we did really enjoy our time whilst there and there was enough to look at. We really loved seeing the penguins and the shark tunnel was also brilliant, our 5 & 7 year old boys were very impressed. We enjoyed the Halloween themed touches too. Overall, would recommend to a family wanting something to do for a couple of hours in Bournemouth, you can always pop to the arcades or beach after as it is very well positioned right by the pier 😌.

The aquarium marine life were good but the environment looked quite tired and in need of refreshing. The catering area by the Penguins was closed which was a missed income opportunity and a number of visitors passed through while we were there disappointed that no refreshments were available. The floor was sprinkled liberally with crisps being crushed underfoot which was also attracting negative comments. Not a great experience given the cost and the fact it is supposed to be a significant attraction for the town.

We had a lovely morning here! We timed it well so we could see the penguins and turtle being fed, definitely check the times before going! The animals where well looked after, and the talks where really interesting. Thank you for a lovely time!

We had a great couple of hours here whilst visiting Bournemouth. A small sized aquarium but with a good selection of animals to view and great layout to spread visitors about so not overcrowded. Our kids were very engaged with the exhibits.

Really lovely aquarium at the beach. It was a rainy day visiting Bournemouth and I saw the aquarium and spontaneously went in. It is a small aquarium, but I really enjoyed it. It had a wide range of sea creatures from fish, penguins, a dwarf crocodile to otters. I would go again, it was a lovely time out and they offer student discount. It also has a tunnel to go through and see the sharks, sting rays, turtle and eels.

When purchasing our entry tickets, the lovely young lady explained where the lift was and the easy route to get around the Oceanarium. My husband is disabled and this was welcomed. The information boards were so worthwhile reading. Understanding the fish, habitat and what they eat is really good to know. Loved the otters and penguins. They certainly showed their character and was fun watching what they got up to. We could have watched for hours Walking through the tunnel with sharks swimming above was a fantastic experience. The very large turtle was very photogenic and quite the "poser" Unfortunately the cafe area upstairs wasn't open, so it was necessary to go downstairs, to Starbucks, to purchase a drink and bring it back up. It was lovely to sit on the balcony and have the rest. The jellyfish were absolutely a joy to watch and to learn about their life cycle It was also sad to learn about the impact us humans have had on the planet and how we can address the situation. It has made us aware that we need to continue to strive to do better. Fantastic days activity, great education, fantastic experience.