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Fokarium
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#2 of 11 things to do in Hel
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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  • Kristiina
    Tallinn, Estonia1 contribution
    Polish only and quite average
    The price has gone up - not 5 zlot any more, but 10. You'll still need 5 zlot coins, but there is a exchange machine next to entry gate, paper bills can be easily changed there. We saw in total 4 seals there. I hope the price raise will be reflected in at last some explanations or brochures in English as well.
    Visited July 2021
    Traveled with family
    Written July 23, 2021
  • Szymon Kubisz
    Czeladz, Poland5 contributions
    Nie what I expected
    The area is small, I was disappointed, I thought it would be much bigger with many many seals. In practise there is like 4 of them, swimming in dirty water. If not for kids, I would not go there for sure. Maybe I should not go to Wrocław 's "Afrykarium" before I visited "Fokarium" (that set my expectations higher).
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 16, 2023
  • Yolande V
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands264 contributions
    Charming, old school place
    Nice small place were they rescue and care for sick seals from the Baltic Sea. It has much charm. The exhibition is old school, no computer games or other stuff. You can see the working place of the veterinarians. Seals are swimming in the outdoor pools.
    Visited December 2019
    Written January 8, 2020
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Xarviz01
2 contributions
The definite worst thing to experience in Hel
Jun 2016 • Friends
I'm at this place at the moment of writing this review and this attraction is the absolute worst. If you have ever been to any place of this kind I guarantee you that it was better then this one, for example "Seaworld". They call it the "herd"(I don't know the proper name) while it actually consists just of three seals that are lazy and now barely any tricks. You will not enjoy yourself on this tourist attraction and I definitely do not recommend this to anyone unless you want to get bored to death.
Written June 10, 2016
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Eliten
56 contributions
Small and crowded
Jul 2016 • Couples
Must say the seals were cute however it's a small place filled with tourists. For five zl. it's still worth it but I hoped they could be in a bigger pool and let people in as they leave so it's easier for everyone to get a good spot.
Written July 5, 2016
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Farsalos
Warsaw, Poland43 contributions
Overrated
Jul 2015 • Family
Huge crowd, just a few seals, very small museum. Just to see seals and leave. If you want longer visit and see seals I strongly recommend Sarbsk near Leba
Written June 21, 2016
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pralinka r
6 contributions
Disappointment
Aug 2016 • Friends
Feeding show, that means 20 minutes in queue at the entrance and 15 minutes of show. The pool was small and the site was terribly crowded, so when you was of smaller physique or had bad luck, you saw almost nothing. There is space to observe the cute animals more likely after the show when most of visitors are heading to exit. Although the seals are very cute and the entrance fee quite small (5 zł), it was an disappointment.
Written August 21, 2016
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etravel97
20 contributions
A big no
Aug 2016 • Friends
We went in 40 minutes before the feeding time and there was already a bunch of people there and it only got more crowded. There wasn't room to sit or walk because of how packed everyone was. Trying to get in and out of the small area took longer than the actually "show." It's a waste of time and money and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Written August 6, 2016
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nathaliejacquemyn
Lier, Belgium72 contributions
Only in Polish
Aug 2017
A small pool with two seals. All information is only in Polish. Costs 5 pln and you're back out in 15 minutes tops.
Written August 13, 2017
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nige4554
London, UK48 contributions
Seal sanctuary
Aug 2016 • Family
We stayed in Hel for one week, a nice attraction but preferred watching them free in the Baltic sea, funny and beautiful creatures
Written August 21, 2016
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Vesa I
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Seals
Aug 2016 • Couples
A small sanatorium for injured Baltic sea seals raising funds for protection.
Feeding show is fun for kids, informative fo adults if you know Polish language.
Written August 25, 2016
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Viktor_Hardcore
Kyiv, Ukraine3 contributions
Nothing special
Aug 2015 • Family
Although you could see seals, there is nothing special. The rescue of the animals is honourable but you would see this in any zoo around the Europe. My opinion is maybe influenced by the fact that I saw wild seals in real nature habitat. Price is really low so if you have kids I would recommend this.
Written August 10, 2015
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bougainville30a
London, UK275 contributions
Pretty average...
Aug 2014 • Family
If you have plenty of time on your hands in / around Hel, it won't hurt popping in, I guess.
Honestly saying, this Baltic Seal Sanctuary is pretty average and certainly can't be considered (to be) a prime attraction by any standards.
Feeding time draws large crowds, esp. during high summer season.
Members of staff usually give a short lecture about the animals, their lifestyle and daily habits.
Interesting but slightly too short in my opinion.
When the session's over you can still watch those 6 puppy seals swimming & playing around which is quite an intriguing show.
The entry fee is only 1 GBP so re-think and decide for yourself...
In any case you won't regret it.
Written September 5, 2014
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