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Lisbon Oceanarium

Esplanada Dom Carlos I, Lisboa, Lisboa

Description

The Lisbon Oceanarium is home to a broad range of marine species such as sharks, rays, seahorses, octopuses but also sea otters, penguins, and birds. The centrepiece is a 1,000m2 tank, 7m deep with sharks, barracudas and mola mola (sun fish). The structure is one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe and was designed by Peter Chermayeff (who also designed the Osaka Oceanarium).

Access & Transport

The oceanarium is located in the Parque das Nações, which was the exhibition grounds for the Expo '98. The Oriente train and metro station (red line) is only 400m away and several buses stop close by. Directions info: https://www.oceanario.pt/en/visit/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-there/

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with the National Azulejo Museum, also in Eastern Lisbon.

Meta review

The oceanarium is ranked among the top activities in Lisbon by pretty much all travel guidebooks and online review portals. Visitors enjoy the diversity of species, the impressive central tank, and the multi-media presentation on the oceans. The main drawback is that it can get crowded, especially on rainy days.

Environmental & Social

The oceanarium has incorporated sustainable practice in its day to day operations and sourcing, info here: https://www.oceanario.pt/en/sustainability It is also involved in several multi-year marine conservation projects. Details here: https://www.oceanario.pt/en/conservation/

Conclusion

The Lisbon Oceanarium is one of the undisputed non-historical highlights of the city and makes for a change away from the museums and charming streets. Don't expect to be alone though.

Key positive

Wide range of species

Family-friendly activity

Key negative

A little out of the way

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 20:00

Tuesday10:00 - 20:00

Wednesday10:00 - 20:00

Thursday10:00 - 20:00

Friday10:00 - 20:00

Saturday10:00 - 20:00

Sunday10:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€17
Adult
13 - 64
€25
Child
3 - 12
€15
Infant
0 - 2
€0

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