Things to do in Lisbon Oceanarium
The Lisbon Oceanarium, home to over 450 different marine species, is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe. Situated in the 1998 World Exposition grounds, known today as the Parque des Nações, it was designed by the American architect Peter Chermayeff. Said to resemble an aircraft carrier, it is built on a pier in an artificial lagoon.
The Lisbon Oceanarium has four distinct habitats representing coastal, arctic, temperate and tropical climates. Here you will find unique and familiar sea creatures and mammals including sharks, rays, penguins, otters, sea birds, echinoderms, corals, jellyfish and many more!
This modern aquarium is devoted to hosting educational activities to help children and adults alike learn more about the ocean and the environmental issues it faces today. Don't miss out on this impressive and educational display of marine on your trip to Lisbon!
Our recommendations in Lisbon Oceanarium
Telecabine Lisboa skip-the-line tickets
Book your Lisbon Nations Park Gondola Lift tickets and soar through the sky on a cable car. Journey over 1230 meters and up to 30 meters high to admire panoramic views of the area from above.
Lisboa Card for 24h, 48h or 72h
Buy your Lisboa Card and get access to 39 museums, monuments, and places of interest in Lisbon. Plus, free transportation around the city.
Nat Geo Day Tour: Oceanario Odyssey, A Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Get behind-the-scenes access to Lisbon's Oceanário on this National Geographic tour, led by a marine educator and enjoy traditional snacks paired with local wine.
Lisboa Card for 24h, 48h or 72h
Buy your Lisboa Card and get access to 39 museums, monuments, and places of interest in Lisbon. Plus, free transportation around the city.
Nat Geo Day Tour: Oceanario Odyssey, A Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Get behind-the-scenes access to Lisbon's Oceanário on this National Geographic tour, led by a marine educator and enjoy traditional snacks paired with local wine.
Telecabine Lisboa skip-the-line tickets
Book your Lisbon Nations Park Gondola Lift tickets and soar through the sky on a cable car. Journey over 1230 meters and up to 30 meters high to admire panoramic views of the area from above.
How to get there
Lisbon Oceanarium
Lisbon
Portugal
Reviews Lisbon Oceanarium
“Very good and useful, we were able to access museums for free and the use of public transport was very easy and made everything less stressful, especially for the Metro.”
“The Lisbon card is fantastic, we picked it up from tourist information at the airport.and could use it straight away. Fab for getting about on the metro. lots of free tourist attractions around Lisbon too. A must when heading to the city.”
