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SEA LIFE London Aquarium

SEA LIFE London Aquarium opened on 28 March 1997 inside County Hall, a historic building on the South Bank of the Thames in central London. It displays a wide range of marine life in tanks holding more than 2 million litres of water, and is known for its shark walk-through tunnel and gentoo penguin exhibit. Next to the London Eye, it ranks among the UK's leading city-centre aquariums.

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Exterior of SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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TypeAquarium
LocationUnited KingdomLondon
OpenedMarch 2026 Source
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When and where did SEA LIFE London Aquarium open?
It opened on 28 March 1997 inside County Hall, a historic building on the South Bank of the River Thames. Source
How large is the aquarium?
It spans 3 floors and 14 themed zones, with over 500 species held in more than 2 million litres of water. Source

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