The island's rescue centre for seals and seabirds, and the reliable answer when the wind makes cycling miserable.
Rescued seals and seabirds recover here in outdoor pools you can walk between, alongside an aquarium of North Sea species and dune and Wadden exhibits. The scheduled seal and porpoise presentations are what people actually come for, so it pays to look up the day's times and plan your arrival around one rather than turning up and hoping. From the centre the 4.5 km Alloo trail runs into the dunes and is wheelchair-accessible, with Braille and audio guides.
Highlights
- Seal and bird rescue
- North Sea aquarium
- Accessible dune trail
Insider tips
- →Check the day's presentation times before you set off and arrive for one.
- →Open every day except 25 December and 1 January.
FAQ
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Where you'll find it
Texel, Netherlands
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