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Fáilte go dtí Mara Beo an Daingean
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium is located along the Dingle Marina, County Kerry. As Ireland’s largest aquarium, we host a range of incredible native species and many from around the globe, including sand tiger sharks, gentoo and Humboldt penguins, Asian short-clawed otters, and an abundance of fish. Discover Ireland’s first marine immersive digital experience ‘Deep Atlantic’ and encounter the incredible diversity of life off the Kerry coast.
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Open Daily
10am – 6pm, last entry @ 4:45pm
Please note – online tickets must be purchased at least 2 hours in advance of visit
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EDUCATION
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School Group Bookings
Reduced student rates for guided tours and Curious Minds classroom lab. Free entry for teachers and assistants.
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Work Experience
Work placements are available for transition year and college-level students. Get hands on and learn from our Aquarists.
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Learning Hub
Your gateway to marine education at home! Access the Oceanworld Explorers Notebook and other printables.
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30 June, 2025
Conservation
Green Sea Turtle Conservation: Solstice Returns to the Wild
From Christmas Eve rescue to a wild release on World Turtle Day. On Christmas Eve, we got the call: a green sea turtle had washed up on a beach in Quilty, Co. Clare. Cold-stunned and barely moving, she was in serious trouble. Luckily, she was found by Hogsprickle Wildlife Rescue and brought inland for safety. […]
17 March, 2025
Conservation, Seasonal
Going Green This St. Patrick’s Day – There is No Planet B
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Making a Difference for Our Planet St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, tradition, and of course, all things green! But this year at Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium, we’re thinking beyond just the colour. Our theme for the St. Patrick’s Day parade, “There is No Planet B,” is a reminder […]
05 January, 2025
Conservation, What’s New
Solstice’s Fight for Survival: A Green Sea Turtle’s Rescue and Rehabilitation
Rescuing Solstice: How We’re Helping a Critically Ill Green Sea Turtle Over the Christmas holidays, a rare and critically ill green sea turtle named Solstice arrived at Dingle Oceanworld. Found cold and weak on a beach in Clare by a woman named Emma on Christmas Eve, Solstice had been swept over 3,000 miles off course […]
19 November, 2024
Animal Stories, Dingle Peninsula
Sharks of Irish Waters
Discover the Wonders Beneath the Surface At Oceanworld Aquarium in Dingle, we’re lucky to be surrounded by the rich and diverse waters of Ireland, home to over 40 species of sharks. These incredible creatures are vital to the health of our oceans; moreover, we’re passionate about sharing their stories. From the gentle basking shark to […]
23 September, 2024
Our Animals
Meet Our Penguins: Gentoo
Meet the world’s fastest waddle! Venture into the icy realms of Antarctica and encounter our fascinating gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua). Recognisable by the distinctive white patches above their eyes and their vibrant orange beaks, these penguins are superbly adapted to life in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Each penguin in our waddle—a charming […]
23 September, 2024
Our Animals
Meet Our Penguins: Humboldt
Say Cheese! Meet our Waddle At Dingle Oceanworld, our Humboldt penguins each have a character all their own! From the loud and proud Babybell to the wise and patient Romany, our colony—or waddle—of penguins are a lively bunch. With each sporting a unique wingband, it’s easy for visitors to follow along and get to know […]
12 September, 2024
Animal Stories, Dingle Peninsula
The Dingle Sturgeon Story
The crowds gathered to see this unusual species. The fish was being kept alive on the deck of the boat, under wet sacks, until a photographer from The Kerryman came along to preserve the moment. The sturgeon was a so-called ‘royal fish’, which meant that any sturgeon caught in Irish waters had to be given […]
27 August, 2024
Dingle Peninsula
Information about the Dingle Peninsula
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27 August, 2024
Conservation
Toby the Loggerhead Turtle
Toby has officially left the country and is headed to warmer waters for Christmas This August a Loggerhead turtle washed up on Kilcummin Strand in Brandon Bay. The young turtle, named Toby, was found by local Eithne Griffin who contacted Oceanworld. Since being at the Aquarium, Toby has gained twice its original weight and has […]
Testimonials
See what customers are saying about Dingle Oceanworld
we had a lovely experience. They allow to pet some of fishes and crabs. We really enjoyed that part. Recommended!
Fabulous experience. We all loved it (2 adults and 2 kids 12+9). Really impressed with displays and loved the interactive part up close with the Skate. Definitely worth the visit and a beautiful town to visit.
A fantastic place for adults and children
I was 5 years old again! And I was able to caress rays that were just asking for that!
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