Opened in 1998, during the last world exhibition to take place in the 20th century, entitled “The oceans, a heritage for the future”, the Oceanário de Lisboa has eternalized the centuries-old bond between Lisbon and the ocean. The Oceanário is a large public aquarium whose prestige is widely recognized, not only in Lisbon and Portugal but also across the world.

Thanks to the entrance tickets you'll be able to explore the Oceanário in all its beauty. The Lisbon Oceanarium has a large collection of marine species: penguins, seagulls, and other birds, sea otters, sharks, rays, marine plants, and terrestrial plants and other marine organisms totaling about 8,000 individuals of 500 species. Discover more about marine wildlife and admire some of the most majestic and beautiful animals living in the oceans and seas of the world.

Visit the world's largest saltwater Oceanarium
Enjoy a perfect activity for children and families
Admire over 500 different species of animals such as sharks, rays or penguin

The route through the Oceanário complies with European Accessibility Standards. Ramps and lifts are available in order to facilitate access for wheelchairs and prams
All explanatory texts are available in Portuguese and English
Audio guides are available in 6 languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, German and Italian