We were lucky enough to be invited to the launch of the new Sea Stars exhibit at Birmingham Sea Life centre this weekend. Princess loves the Sea Life Centre, which you might remember from our last visit to see the Octonauts, which was a huge hit with her. Little Pudding takes in the sea life surroundings too, despite only being 10 month’s old, she still enjoys it.
The new exhibit is a fabulous collection of starfish from across the globe, displayed in an interactive environment, letting big and little kids see them from all angles in the peek-a-boo holes and bubble containers.
There’s so many species to see including Red Knobbed Starfish, Sun Star and Chocolate Knobbed variety. There are around 1500 starfish, which have existed in our oceans for 450 million years. The exhibit is full of interesting facts like how they can regenerate lost limbs and project their stomachs, all very much news to me.
We also got chance to see some of our favourites, including the Gentoo Penguins. We love getting up close to these little fellas and watching them swim through the water. They never miss a photo opportunity either!
If they aren’t your favourite sea creature, don’t worry, with 2000 inhabitants across 16 different displays at the Sealife Centre there will definitely be something you’ll love. What about this pair for example?
And this colourful little fella caught my eye. You wouldn’t miss those lips any where would you?
Or if you’re more of a Finding Nemo fan, check out these clownfish. Is that Dory I spy too? Whoever takes your fancy, Birmingham Sea Life Centre is a great place to visit with the family this Easter.
As well as the amazing exhibitions, the Sea Life Centre has regular educational talks, feeding sessions and a 4D cinema to keep your curious youngsters busy. You might also bump into a new sea friend if you’re lucky.
We always enjoy a walk through the impressive tunnel, and a chance to see the rescued giant green sea turtle and his friends. We also look forward to seeing the otters and the jellyfish while we’re there.
If you’re ready to book your visit head over to the Sea Life Centre website, and you’ll be sure to save yourself some pennies if you get your tickets in advance.
Don’t forget your free colouring in printables either:
What’s your favourite sea creature?
We were provided with free entry in return for this post
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Oh wow it looks so much better than the last time I was there! we have my boyfriends little one over the easter break so I think I will treat him to a visit for sure x
How I miss living nearby one of those kinds of places. They are are so fun to visit.
She is adorable. How nice that you can take her to enjoy something IRL she’s learned about from kids’ films!
This looks like an amazing adventure! I love the photos of starfish and penguins! What a great experience for the kids to see all of these creatures up close and personal!
Wow, so pretty – lots to see here! Penguins look like they are talking to each other 🙂
Some lovely pictures of the starfish – looks like a lot of fun.
Oh Kitty would love this, starfish and seahorses especially – I must look out where the nearest one to us is x
We love visiting the Sea Life Centre, although we haven’t made it to the Birmingham one yet (we’ve got Merlin Annual Passes so hopefully this year we’ll get there).
ooh now this place would fascinate me, too bad I am all the way down here in London x
What fab pictures. My two have always loved visiting aquariums since they were very small. I find it so relaxing too
We went to Birmingham Sea Life Centre a few months ago and loved it – I really like the way they focus on trying to help save sea life and conserve it too. A great place.
I love Sea Life Centres. You can’t beat a shark!
I need to go to the Sealife Centre – I haven’t been for a couple of years and I love penguins 🙂
I remember visiting here when I was a kid and absolutely loving it!
We love the sea life centre at Birmingham. Not been for a while so must add to our days out list.
What gorgeous photos – I’ve never been to the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham, although I’ve been to a couple of other aquariums, but that definitely looks a gorgeous one for kids. Have to make time for a visit!
Looks a great place and probably not too long a drive from Cardiff. We love the aquarium at Plymouth too.
We love the Sea Life Centre. The trouble is though, we never make it past the opening without a tantrum. Our toddler loves penguins and thats the first exhibit. He never wants to leave it!
My children have always loved visiting aquariums. Looks as though you had a fab day!
We love the Sealife Centre and Birmingham is the only one we have not visited
wow looks amazing have never been to a sealife centre one day maybe i may get to one! I do not know why i would love it!
The Birmingham Centre looks fantastic. I must plan a day out soon. The penguins would be a huge hit!
Erin loves fish and we have Merlin passes so should check this out.
I love the tunnels in aquariums. I’ve not been to the Birmingham one but the creatures are all fascinating! I love the tiny seahorses and big crabs!
My kids and I love going to the aquarium! Star Fish are my favorite 🙂
This would be so much fun to visit. I love all of your photos but especially the sea stars. They are so interesting and colorful.
Wow! What a cool place. Those penguins are mighty cute! What a fun time!
I had no idea there were so many starfish. Super cool fact. I think that’s my new favourite.
I love going to aquariums. the penguins and starfish are so cute.
There are so many vibrant colors! I love it!
Beautiful! Thanks for reminding that I need to take my little one to the aquarium.
I keep saying I’ll take the girls to a Sealife centre soon but I still haven’t managed it. Maybe we’ll make it this summer 🙂
We love the B’ham sea life centre-must visit again soon!
these are fabulous photos,love the sea life centre
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Amazing pictures.
It looks great, I just find it funny because I’ve only ever been to Sea Life Centres that are by the sea, Birmingham certainly isn’t!
Our whole family would enjoy a visit there. We all love to watch sea creatures especially our two and a half year old.
I actually love the baby stingray – so cute when their little faces pop up against the glass!
What fab photos! We went to Sealife Manchester last week, but there weren’t many starfish. #MyFavouritePlace x
I love the Sealife centre. We are merlin pass holders and get in for free.
I’ve been here before, I love the mirrored wall bit! x
Aw this looks amazing, we are lucky to have Deep Sea World near us which has a great walk through viewing tunnel but sadly no penguins.
We went here a couple of years ago and had a lovely time. Looks like there is lots of new things now so worth another visit x
Such a lovely post! I haven’t taken my youngest to the aquarium yet but she’s fascinated by animals at the mo so I bet she would love it! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂 X
I love seeing the sea horses in all the different colours. 🙂
i always wanted to go to sea life… love them
hiya!
Decided a couple of times to go to B’ham Sealife then have been put off by prices and Tripadvisor comments . Will now think again!
We loved visiting the Sea Life Centre, especially the penguins and the rays camouflaged at the bottom of the tank.
Starfish 🙂
These are such beautiful pictures! I couldn’t pick one favourite sea creature; they’re all amazing!
We went to Sealife and combined it with a trip to Cadbury World. Both were fab!
Hello, Aw this looks amazing, we are lucky to have Deep Sea World near us which has a great walk through viewing tunnel but sadly no penguins.