Lisbon Oceanarium Tickets
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Entry Ticket to Lisboa's Oceanário
- Unravel the aquatic wonders that lie behind the marvelous Oceanário de Lisboa, one of Lisbon's biggest attractions.
- Home to over 8,000 creatures spread across 500 species, there's plenty to see from the onset.
- Wave at the official mascot, Vasco, before heading in and posing for a picture.
- Once inside, gaze at the different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, the Pacific Ocean, the Antarctic, and more.
- From exotic fish like the African Butterflyfish to tropical amphibians like the Dusky Salamandar, you'll see them all.
- Don't miss out on Takashi Amano's artistic interpretation of the complex diversity of tropical rainforests underwater.
Inclusions
- Admission into Lisboa's Oceanário
- Guided tour (if option selected)
- Meal option (if option selected)
- Access to temporary & permanent exhibitions
- Admission Tickets to Lisboa's Oceanário
- Admission Tickets to Lisboa's Oceanário with Meal Option
- Guided Tour of Lisboa's Oceanário
- Flash photography is prohibited at this site.
- The Oceanário is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs are available for loan on site.
- Guided Tours are available in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Pre-booking is required.
- Audio Guides are available in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 10%): Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena & Park Tickets
- Grab this excellent combo for an entry to the Pena Palace & the incredible Oceanario de Lisboa!
- Be mesmerized by the Palace's architectural genius, a stunning yellow & red on top of Sintra hills.
- Walk the botanical labyrinth of Pena park, spread across 200 hectares, with exotic plants from far-off lands.
- Admire the beautiful marine life at the Oceanário including big sharks, manta rays & octopuses.
- Meet cute little penguins & watch playful sea otters.
- Learn about protecting the marine world & Oceanário’s commendable conservative efforts.
Inclusions
- Entry to Lisboa's Oceánario
- Entry to Pena Palace & Park
Exclusions
Lisboa's Oceánario
- Food & drinks
Lisboa's Oceánario
- Suitable for wheelchair/stroller users.
- Flash photography is strictly prohibited.
National Palace of Pena & Park
- Suitable for wheelchair users.
- The entrance is strictly timed.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 5%): Lisbon Card + Oceanário de Lisboa Tickets
- Grab this money-saving combo, including an exclusive Lisbon Card and entry to the Oceanário de Lisboa!
- Your Lisbon Card - valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the option selected, grants you access to the city’s public transport and entry to 39 monuments as you save up to 50%!
- Get skip-the-line access into 17 landmark buildings like the Jerónimos Monastery, the National Costume Museum and the National Museum of the Azulejo. Click here for the list of attractions under the city card.
- Pair this exclusive card with entry to the Oceanário de Lisboa, and experience a one-of-its-kind aquarium home to over 8,000 creatures spread across 500 species.
- Gaze at the different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, the Pacific Ocean, the Antarctic, and more.
- From exotic fish like the African Butterfly Fish to tropical amphibians like the Dusky Salamander, you'll see them all.
Inclusions
Lisbon Card
- 1-time access to 39 attractions. Click here for the complete list.
- Digital guide app & interactive map
- 24, 48, or 72-hour validity (depending on option selected)
Oceanário de Lisboa
- Entry to Lisboa's Oceanário
- Access to temporary & permanent exhibitions
This ticket has the following options:
- 24-Hour Lisbon Card + Oceanário de Lisboa
- 48-Hour Lisbon Card + Oceanário de Lisboa
- 72-Hour Lisbon Card + Oceanário de Lisboa
Lisbon Card
- You can visit each attraction only once.
- Once redeemed, it is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the ticket option chosen.
- Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.
- All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.
- Click here to know how to use this card.
Oceanário de Lisboa
- Flash photography is prohibited at this site.
- The Oceanário is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs are available for loan on site.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Tour of Lisbon Oceanario
- If you have always wondered about the mysterious ocean, visit the Lisbon Oceanarium on an unforgettable 1-hour 30-minute guided tour to learn all its secrets.
- Your marine educator will teach you all about aquatic life and how they hide and adapt as you see 8,000 aquatic animals that belong to 500 species.
- Admire the artistic works of Takashi Amano and Maya Almeida as you catch sight of their art installations called "Forests Underwater" and "ONE- The ocean as you never felt it".
- Don’t let a strict itinerary stop you from enjoying the Oceanarium with flexible duration and flexible entry available on your tour.
Inclusions
- 1-hour 30-minute guided tour of Oceanário de Lisboa
- 2 entries to Oceanário de Lisboa
- Expert English & Portuguese-speaking guide
- Tip: Visit the aquarium in the morning or late afternoon for a quieter visit.
- After the acquisition of the ticket, please contact the booking department to book a slot for your intended day of visit and for a guide to be assigned.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Combo (Save 10%): Lisbon Oceanário Ticket + SL Benfica Stadium & Museum Guided Tour
- Visit Lisbon Oceanário and get skip-the-line access to SL Benfica Stadium and Museum with this money-saving combo.
- Explore the Oceanário, home to more than 8,000 marine creatures, housed in recreations of the Atlantic, Pacific, Antarctic, and Indian oceans.
- Spot exotic fishes like the African Butterflyfish amidst designer Takashi Amano's imaginative depiction of a rainforest aquatic environment.
- At SL Benfica Stadium, get pumped up to learn about football history at Portugal's largest stadium with a bilingual guide.
- Upgrade your tickets to include a visit to the Benfica Museum, and grab your official scarf from gate 17 at the end of your tour.
Inclusions
Lisbon Oceanário
- Admission to Lisbon Oceanário
- Access to temporary and permanent exhibitions
SL Benfica Stadium & Museum
- Skip-the-line entry to Benfica
- Official scarf
- Museum admission (optional)
- Stadium admission (optional)
- Guided tour of the stadium (optional)
- English & Portuguese-speaking guide (optional)
Lisbon Oceanário
- Tip: Time your visit appropriately for aquarium activities you'd be interested in participating in such as shark feeding.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Parking
SL Benfica Stadium & Museum
- Tip: If you're interested in going to a soccer game, the Primeira Liga season spans from August through May.
- Please head to Gate 17 to collect the scarf.
- Please note that tours are not offered on game days or some holidays, so please check the schedule in advance.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Known for its incredible wealth of attractions such as its unique Pombaline downtown, Castelo de São Jorge and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon is amongst Europe’s finest tourist destinations. Apart from the fascinating historical monuments like the Tower of Belém, Lisbon is also Portugal’s thriving commercial and cultural hub. Lisbon Oceanarium, also known as Oceanário de Lisboa, is one of the largest oceanariums in the world and a relatively fresh addition to the city’s list of interesting places to explore. Owing to its excellent facilities and exhibitions, Lisbon Oceanarium tickets are bought by a whopping 1 million guests from across the world each year. It is undoubtedly one of the best oceanariums to visit if you are intrigued by the diverse flora and fauna of ocean ecosystems.
Lisbon Oceanarium Tickets
Buying the Lisbon Oceanarium ticket gives you access to the oceanarium and any temporary or permanent exhibitions that are being conducted on the day of your visit. Please note that additional fees are applicable to any guided tour or activity that you book apart from the entry ticket.
Discounts on Lisbon Oceanarium Tickets
Discounted tickets to Lisbon Oceanarium are available for various age groups. Infants under the age of 3 can enter free of cost. Children aged 3 to 12 can enter at a reduced fee of 13€ and senior citizens over the age of 65 can purchase a ticket for 15€. For all other visitors, the entry fee is fixed at 19€.
Lisbon Oceanarium Exhibits
The Aquarium
This is the primary attraction at the Lisbon Oceanarium. Holding a massive 5 million litres of seawater, this mammoth aquarium features both terrestrial and marine creatures. From whacky amphibians like the axolotl to adorable sea otters, watching these animals go about their business in the aquarium is a sight to behold. With cutting-edge technology to create artificial temperature and salinity conditions, the oceanarium has been able to maintain species from the tropical, temperate, and frigid zones.
Forest Underwater
This is a temporary exhibition by Takashi Amano that features tropical plant species enclosed in an aquarium. The lighting and layout of the tropical forest makes it a gorgeous sight to witness. This confluence of a natural environment and art is aimed at educating viewers about the fragile tropical ecosystems that are currently threatened by human interference.
One, The Ocean as you never felt it
This artistic piece by Maya de Almeida Arujo strives to spark a deep connection between humans and the ocean. Through wonderfully knit series of underwater photographs and footage, the exhibition has the potential to inspire a sense of awe. It took 8 months of filming with eleven different film and drone crews to create this fabulous exhibit. To simulate the dynamism of ocean ecosystems, post-production has been done with cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
Ocean Conservation
Education
At a time when ocean habitats are rapidly falling prey to rampant exploitation, it is crucial for children and adults alike to understand the principles of conservation. The educational programmes at the Lisbon Oceanarium or Oceanário de Lisboa, which include topics in earth science, mathematics, and nature conservation are geared towards different educational levels. The SOS Ocean Booklet available for free at the oceanarium, lists the steps we need to immediately take to conserve the rich diversity of our oceans. Lisbon Oceanarium also recognizes the importance of educating teachers. There are frequent workshops and environmental education sessions specifically directed at teachers.
Conservation
Through a slew of programmes such as breeding and studying conservation medicine, the Lisbon Oceanarium is passionately committed to preserving ocean environments. Veterinarians, ecologists, and experts from various schools of environmental and medical sciences collaborate to create educational workshops and conduct research. The Lisbon Oceanarium also serves as the head of the ‘Taeniura lymma’ breeding program. The oceanarium also conducts extensive breeding programs to enhance the populations of sharks, seahorses, and magellanic penguins.
Activities
Lisbon Oceanarium or Oceanário de Lisboa features a broad range of activities such as guided tours and concerts for children. At 9 AM on Saturdays, the oceanarium hosts a special concert for babies. Set against the backdrop of the enthralling aquarium, the concert is sure to stimulate your child’s sense of wonder. Going on one of the guided tours will serve as an educational experience for the entire family. If you are particularly fascinated by the mighty shark, you should certainly consider participating in the ‘Sleeping with Sharks’ activity.
Plan Your Visit to Lisbon Oceanarium
- Timings of Lisbon Oceanarium or Oceanário de Lisboa:
Daily: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7 PM )
24 Dec: 10 AM to 7 PM (last entry at 6 PM)
25 December: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
1 January: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7 PM ) - You can expect to spend anywhere between 1 to 2 hours to experience all that Lisbon Oceanarium has to offer. If you participate in several activities and guided tours, it can take as much as 3 hours to thoroughly explore the venue.
- The oceanarium can get quite busy during the weekends, especially after lunch. Crowds can be large during the summer months. Consider visiting the Lisbon Oceanarium on a weekday morning to avoid crowds.
By Bus: The closest stop to Lisbon Oceanarium or Oceanário de Lisboa is the Oriente East Station. You can take bus 705, 725, 728, 744, 708, 750, 759, 782, or 794 to get here.
By Metro: Take the Red line and get off at Oriente (East) Station.
By Road: You can take a cab or drive to the following address:
CRIL or EN-10 Roads, Vasco da Gama Bridge, North/South direction
2nd Circular Road
Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa
Av. Infante D. Henrique
Parking: 274 parking spots are available at the Oceanário Park. If this is full, you can park at FIL, Vasco da Gama Tower Park, Doca Park, or at the Oriente (East) Station Park.
Facilities & Services at Lisbon Oceanarium
Audio guides in 6 languages (Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian) are available at the oceanarium. All videos displayed in the venue have English subtitles. Wheelchairs can be loaned for the duration of your visit to the oceanarium. You can also find the following facilities:
- Lockers for luggage storage are present on Floor 0
- 7 bicycle lockers
- ATM
- Disabled toilets and changing rooms for babies
- Lost and found service at the security center
- Gift shops, eateries, and cafes
- First-aid room
- Assistance for disabled guests, pregnant women, and elderly visitors
Must Things to do at Lisbon Oceanarium
The Lisbon Oceanarium presents a diverse assortment of exciting activities and sights. ‘Sleeping with Sharks’, which allows you to spend a night next to the aquarium, is one of the most popular activities to experience. Find out more about how these imposing sharks have become the ocean’s top predators. If you are planning to visit the oceanarium with your kids, consider attending the Saturday concert for babies or Fado for kids. It is always a good idea to take one of the guided tours to learn about the fabulous creatures that inhabit the oceans.
FAQs | Lisbon Oceanarium Tickets
Children under the age of 12 and visitors over the age of 65 can claim discounted tickets.
Since it is the largest oceanarium in Europe with over 8,000 fascinating animal and plant exhibits, Lisbon Oceanarium is surely worth your time.
It can take anywhere between 1 to 2 hours to explore Lisbon Oceanarium.
Yes, it is always a good idea to book your tickets in advance.
Lisbon Oceanarium tickets are valid for the booked date. However, you may be able to extend the ticket validity until the end of the year.
No, tickets to Lisbon Oceanarium cannot be canceled.
You can expect to see an immensely diverse range of animals such as the bull ray, blacknose shark, and sea otter.
Owing to its fascinating appearance and rarity, the sunfish is one of the most popular attractions.