Skip the long lines and explore the Sea Life London Aquarium with your expert aquarium guide for a behind-the-scenes experience! On this 40-minute tour, enjoy special access to areas usually closed to the public and get an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of Europe’s largest collections of marine and fresh-water species.

Start your tour in the area where aquarists look after the animals not currently on display. Then explore the aquarium’s three main private working areas -- research, water management and food preparation -- and get an in-depth look at what it takes to be an aquarist.

Do you know the favorite snacks of sharks? Have you ever wondered what crocodiles like to eat? On this exclusive tour, you’ll see where the staff prepares approximately 110 lb (50 kg) of food every week for the more than 5,000 animals! See how coral is grown, admire the seahorse breeding tanks and discover how 550,000 gallons (2.5 million liters) of water are piped to and from the displays in the attraction every day!