Dingle Oceanworld
Dingle Oceanworld
4.5
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A large aquarium filled with countless species of marine life.
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1-2 hours
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4.5
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Matt K
10 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
4 adults and 3 young kids really enjoyed it.
Staff were great also and kept us updated on what feeding/activity was coming up.
All creatures looked very happy and place was clean n kept really well.
Staff were great also and kept us updated on what feeding/activity was coming up.
All creatures looked very happy and place was clean n kept really well.
Written 6 November 2022
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Alexander B
Swords, Ireland8 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We enjoyed our trip to the aquarium. Our son (5 years old) was delighted.
Nice section with butterflies also.
Last big aquarium is breathtaking. Will defo come back.
Nice section with butterflies also.
Last big aquarium is breathtaking. Will defo come back.
Written 2 November 2022
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Helena N
6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
I have been to the largest aquarium in Europe and it does not even come close to how spectacular Dingle Oceanworld is.
Staff are friendly all of the animals have room and seem very content in their environment. The layout is perfect and is very fairly priced. Otters, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, tropical fish, and much more not to mention a beautiful interactive butterfly room. Magnificent. Much much better than the aquarium in Genova. Sorry to them. If you are in Dingle it is a must see no matter what time of the year !
Staff are friendly all of the animals have room and seem very content in their environment. The layout is perfect and is very fairly priced. Otters, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, tropical fish, and much more not to mention a beautiful interactive butterfly room. Magnificent. Much much better than the aquarium in Genova. Sorry to them. If you are in Dingle it is a must see no matter what time of the year !
Written 23 October 2022
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Risa R
Meridian, ID15 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Great to do on a blustery day! It's a great family friendly little aquarium. I loved the otters the most. It was a nice break from the usual pub walks and shopping. Fun!
Written 3 October 2022
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Torviclemdrum
County Cork, Ireland26 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The Interaction with scare and dogfish, the kids were really into this part as well as the butterfly house
Written 15 September 2022
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jaghio321
Tallahassee, FL5 contributions
Jul 2022
This was fun for the kids and was a good aquarium. We may have been jaded by some of the huge, over the top aquariums in America, but it was a fun few hours.
Written 12 August 2022
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Sarah K
Stirlingshire, UK77 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Excellent aquarium. Staff were friendly, approachable and extremely knowledgeable. Loved the jellyfish and the shark tank. Everything was clean and well looked after. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that on our visit we felt there were far too many people in the aquarium - there were points (the butterfly part, touch tank area, shark tank and also where the otters were) where you couldn’t move for people - I understand people congregate at places but there wasn’t a single place where we felt there was a reasonable amount of people.
Written 5 August 2022
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Stef L
77 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
When you're in the neighborhood of Dingle this is a fun 1-2 hour to spend. You get to see many different kinds of aquatic creatures as well as butterflies. The kids will love it! There is also a lot of information bring shared on what animals they are and how to protect them.
Written 31 July 2022
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Paula G
13 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
I visited the aquarium with kids from 8-13yrs and they all really enjoyed it! The teens tried out the hurricane stimulator to begin with and it was great fun. There are fantastic animals here with super habitats and viewing areas. The penguins were a big hit, along with the shark turtles otters and the giant butterflies. Highly recommend for a fun family day out. Plenty parking at marina across the road for campers too.
Written 31 July 2022
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Krabate
120 contributions
Aug 2021
Nice place to visit with kids or on rainy day. Good mix of fish: sharks, jelly fish, penguins, turtles and many others. The lovely guy was speaking about the fishes. Kids loved it.
Written 31 July 2022
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Lizycha
3 contributions
Is there a good accommodation near?
Jane-Marie N
Wallsend, UK12 contributions
LOADS. What sort are you looking for?
Dingle is a v popular tourist destination and can get booked up quickly.
JellyAttack
Tyrrelstown, Ireland
Are dogs allowed?
brian2eliz
10 contributions
Hi there, I do not think dogs are allowed but I suggest you email them directly
How much does it cost
samlikestravel
Denver, CO28 contributions
14.50euro adult
lazarwolf
Baltimore1 contribution
When was it built?
Dee McCarthy
County Cork, Ireland195 contributions
1996
Stephen W
Norwich, UK48 contributions
Hello we are going to Dingle for a weeks holiday soon like your read up on oceanworld. we would like to go there could you tell us how much it costs to get in. many thanks Stephen.
unkybuck
Tralee, Ireland764 contributions
Hi stephen
13.50 per adult 8.75 per child
Or 38.00 for 2 adults and 2 children
Or 44 .00 for 2 adults and 4 children
But you can come and go all day . So you can tour it and come back for feeding the shark . Go away and come back for feeding the penguins then the otters etc .
Great value and great fun
Regards guy
How much is admission to Ocean world for adult
smokie292
Kerry23 contributions
1
13 euro adults.but you can go in and out all day if you wish to see feeding time.
How much is admission to Ocean world for adult.
yvonne b
cambridge UK81 contributions
If. I remember correctly the price was 13 euros but I think there is a family ticket and slightly less for OAP's.
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