Watch marine animals being fed live
Feeding time for the marine animals is one of the most fascinating moments of a visit to L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
Watching how sharks, penguins, rays or moray eels eat gives visitors a better understanding of their behaviour, their adaptations and the daily work of the keepers.
These sessions offer an educational and exciting experience for the whole family, bringing the marine world closer in a unique way.
Feeding times for the marine animals
Shark feeding in the Oceanarium
Discover how some of L’Aquàrium’s most iconic species feed in the spectacular Oceanarium, the centre’s largest tank.
During the session, divers supply the food in a controlled way, allowing you to closely observe the behaviour of these large marine predators.
Time:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 pm approximately (except public holidays) *
- Location: Oceanarium
Penguin feeding
The friendly penguins of Planeta Aqua star in one of the most popular sessions among visitors.
During feeding you’ll be able to watch how they interact with each other and learn fun facts about their biology and behaviour.
Time:
- Every day at 11:30 am and at 4:30 pm *
- Location: Planeta Aqua
Ray feeding
Rays stand out for their elegance and how close they get. During feeding they swim quickly up to the keepers, offering a surprising experience for visitors.
Time:
- Every day at 2 pm h, except Sundays *
- Location: Planeta Aqua
Eagle ray and moray eel feeding
From the Oceanarium tunnel you’ll be able to watch the feeding of eagle rays and moray eels, two fascinating Mediterranean species.
Time:
- Monday to Friday at 12:45 pm (except public holidays) *
- Location: Oceanarium Tunnel
An educational experience for the whole family
The feeding sessions let you discover how the animals’ welfare is cared for and learn more about the species that live at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
If you’d like to explore the marine world further, you can also visit:
Important information about the feeding times
Feeding times may occasionally change depending on the animals’ needs and animal welfare criteria.
To confirm any changes on the day of your visit, you can check at the information point or call 93 221 74 74.