NATURELAND SEAL SANCTUARY 

Natureland is a special place to visit

We are known world wide for our work with abandoned baby seals, but we also rescue other animals such as dolphins, sea birds and birds of prey. Our Staff are very proud of our acheivements and are happy to share their fascinating knowledge with visitors.

There is so much to see, like coral fish, tropical butterflies, seals, penguins, flamingos and exotic plants, that the thousands of visitors who come to Natureland each year, return again and again.

One of the fun events to watch at Natureland is feeding time for the seals and penguins!

A popular area for younger visitors is our Pets Corner, where they can get really close to tame domestic animals such as goats, rabbits and guinea pigs. These animals may be hand fed by visitors, but for the welfare of the animals, only food purchased from the Gift Shop is permitted.

We also have some very tame Koi Carp at Natureland that are so friendly they can be handled!

Lots to see and lots to do – whether you are young or old, Natureland is a must for all who visit Skegness.

Natureland opens at 10am every day of the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day (closing times vary throughout the year), and entry prices are as follows:

Adults: £6.20  Children: £4.00 (under 3's are free)  OAP's: £5.00

Family Ticket: (2 adults & 2 children under 15 yrs) £18.40

*Natureland also gives concessions to special needs and students.

We also welcome visits from groups, such as schools, clubs and societies.

For all enquiries, please telephone 01754 764345

or, for more information, visit our Website: www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk

A new arrival at Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary is proving a huge hit with visitors - a yet to be named harbour seal pup that was born early on Sunday 11th July.  Mum, Franny, has been getting bigger and bigger over the last few weeks, along with the other mums-to-be Victoria and Titch.

Natureland\'s director Richard Yeadon says \"When I arrived early on Sunday I saw Franny was out of the water, quite unusual for her, so I thought today could be the day.  On closer inspection I found the job was already complete, the baby was lying behind Franny and was fast asleep enjoying the early sunshine!\"  Richard\'s brother Duncan says \"We are all delighted with the birth of our new baby.  He is already taking milk from Franny  so if all goes well he will very soon be piling on the pounds.  In fact, the next four weeks will seen triple his birth weight taking him from 25lb to 75lb.  At that time he will become more independant and have to learn to fend for himself.  When he is ready we will release him into the colony in the Wash along with other pups that we have rescued during the summer.\"

The pup will be named after a Disney Character, in keeping with this years theme for naming the rescued seals at Natureland.  Last year Natureland rescued 39 seals, all named after fish.  The last three are in the Rearing Pool and will be ready for release in the next two or three weeks.