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The UK’s busiest rescue centre for marine mammals.

Find out how to tube-feed a rescued pup and take its temperature. View the rescued seals through the underwater observatory.

The National Seal Sanctuary has the UK’s only Artic Hooded Seal; one of the UK’s largest sea lions (350 kilos!); the world’s oldest seal -who celebrated his 40th birthday in 2008.

There are feeds and talks throughout the day and an awful lot of seals.

There are also Asian Short Clawed Otters, Goats and Ponies, as well as a collection of creatures that live on the British shoreline at the Cornish Coast Rock Pool.

Location / Directions

The National Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall, TR12 6UG
The National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek is located on the Helford River in the village of Gweek, 6 miles from Helston; follow the brown tourist signs.

Telephone 0871 423 21 10

Check Seal Sanctuary website for admission times and entrance / admission fees

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