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Visit us now at our new location: the WEC (Wadden Sea World Heritage Centre)! Here, the seal hospital is part of the Wadden Sea Experience, an interactive exhibition about the seal's habitat.

Do you want to meet the seals in Lauwersoog? Buy your tickets in advance!

Grijze zeehond in bad in opvangcentrum

Seals are wild animals. That is why we want them to return to the sea as soon as possible. We never keep seals in rehabilitation just so visitors can see more animals. This means that the number of seals in the centre can vary; sometimes it’s quiet there. This is actually a very good sign, because it means there are few seals in need of our help at that moment.

Medewerker maakt foto van zeehond in opvang

See and meet the team

Every day, a dedicated team of veterinarians, seal nurses, and volunteers from around the world care for seals in need. During your visit you will be introduced to them and see them at work. Did you know that by visiting, you support our work?

Things to do at the Sealcentre

Duik in de wereld van de zeehond! Ontdek onze gloednieuwe, interactieve tentoonstelling en leer alles over deze fascinerende dieren en hun thuis: UNESCO Werelderfgoed de Waddenzee. Beleef hoe de maan het ritme van de zee bepaalt en voel hoe het is om een vis te zijn. In het zeehondenziekenhuis volg je de zeehonden in alle fasen van hun opvangproces, van dichtbij.

Maak je dag compleet met een boottocht of een avontuurlijke excursie in de omgeving. Er is van alles te zien, te doen en te beleven – voor jong en oud!

Dierenverzorger voert zeehonden in bad
Grijze zeehond wordt vrijgelaten

Out and about

There is much to do and see at the Seal Centre itself, but we also offer fun and educational activities outside the centre’s walls. For example, you can come out to the Wadden Sea with us. We offer a number of boat tours and you can even join seal releases. Reserve your seat on board for an unforgettable experience.

Good to know before your visit

A few practical things in a row. Such as ticket information, opening hours and directions. Could come in handy!

Twee gewone zeehondenpups begroeten elkaar in bad
Twee kinderen kijken bij televisiescherm tijdens bezoek

Groups and schools

Would you like to visit with a group or class? You can! We offer several options for groups of more than 15 people. Check out our options to determine which package best suits your visit.

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