Cornish Seal Sanctuary — Zoo in Gweek
Cornish Seal Sanctuary and its collection
Cornish Seal Sanctuary, opened in 1958, is a zoo in Hayle, United Kingdom.
The sanctuary lies beside the Helford River, next to the village of Gweek.
History
Its origins go back to 1958, when the founder, Ken Jones, found a stranded seal pup on a beach near his home at St Agnes. By 1975 the single pool at St Agnes had become too small, and a site at Gweek was chosen.
What the venue says
- daily feeding times
- the 42-acre woodland quiz trail
- interactive rescue talks and displays
- An on-site sanctuary café offers hot and cold drinks, meals, and snacks with undercover seating.
- on-site parking facilities
- The sanctuary provides accessible paths (tarmac and gravel) suitable for visitors
Images of Cornish Seal Sanctuary
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Lee Vilenski, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Lee Vilenski, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Lee Vilenski, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Charlie Marshall from Bristol UK, United Kingdom, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jowaninpensans, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jowaninpensans, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Nilfanion, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Nilfanion, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Nilfanion, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Airwolfhound, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 15.50 GBP |
| Children | 12.50 GBP |
| Seniors/students | 14.50 GBP |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Cornish Seal Sanctuary. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Cornish Seal Sanctuary at this time.
Location & map
Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6UG, UK.Hayle
United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
No frequently asked questions yet
We have not published any questions and answers for Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
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otters -
penguins -
goats -
sheep
Exhibits
- seal hospital
- nursery pools
- underwater viewing areas