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About Skegness Aquarium

Opened in June 2015, Skegness Aquarium is operated by Teen Spirit Ltd. and was built on the former site of Panda’s Palace soft play centre on Skegness seafront. The Aquarium is now home to over 2,000 animals and more than 200 species. With conservation and sustainability at the heart of its operations, it has become a firm favourite for visitors to Skegness, contributing substantially to the local tourist industry.

Our mission

At Skegness Aquarium, our mission is to:

  • Inspire curiosity about the oceans

  • Encourage marine conservation awareness

  • Provide engaging educational experiences

  • Create memorable family days out on the Lincolnshire coast

We believe that connecting people with marine life helps foster greater understanding of the importance of protecting our oceans and aquatic ecosystems for future generations.

Our conservation initiatives

We are passionate about conservation and actively participate in research initiatives and breeding programmes to further support marine conservation. As part of our commitment to marine education, we aim to promote greater awareness of:

  • Ocean conservation

  • Sustainability

  • Biodiversity

  • Environmental responsibility

  • The impact of pollution on marine ecosystems

By helping visitors understand the challenges facing marine environments, we hope to inspire positive action and a greater appreciation for aquatic life around the world.

Our commitment to the environment

Our team is passionate about reducing our environmental impact. We are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint, taking measures such as installing low-energy consumption LEDs throughout. We actively support marine life charities and work with the local community to organise beach cleans and litterpicks.

Supporting tourism in Skegness

As a visitor attraction located in one of the UK’s best-known seaside destinations, we are proud to contribute to tourism, family entertainment, and educational experiences within Skegness and the wider Lincolnshire coast.

We are passionate about helping visitors create lasting memories while exploring the fascinating world beneath the waves.

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A local employer

We are proud to be able to offer rewarding careers to local people. An equal opportunities employer right in the heart of Skegness, working with us is more than just a job.

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