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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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Opening Hour/Prices

Open from 10am-5pm last admission one hour before closing

Please Note – Oceanworld will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance 4 November – 26 December

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Adults

€20.00

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Student

With valid ID

€15.50

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Senior

Over 65 years

€15.50

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Children

3-16 years, Toddlers free

€14.00

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Family

2 Adults & 2 Children under 16 years

€63.00

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Family

2 Adults & up to 4 Children under 16 years

€72.00

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EDUCATION

Explore, Learn, Discover

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Reduced student rates for guided tours and Curious Minds classroom lab. Free entry for teachers and assistants.

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Work placements are available for transition year and college-level students. Get hands on and learn from our Aquarists.

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Your gateway to marine education at home! Access the Oceanworld Explorers Notebook and other printables.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Testimonials

See what customers are saying about Dingle Oceanworld

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we had a lovely experience. They allow to pet some of fishes and crabs. We really enjoyed that part. Recommended!

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Usman Zia

August, 2024

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.

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Alan Duggan

August, 2024

A fantastic place for adults and children

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sylvia t

August, 2024

I was 5 years old again! And I was able to caress rays that were just asking for that!

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Tiphaine W