Ecomare - Museum

Ecomare in De Koog on Texel is the centre for the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. It has a seal and bird rescue, aquariums, exhibitions and a museum, on the edge of the dunes.

What can you expect at Ecomare?

• History: In 1952 Gerrit and Annie de Haan took in the first young seal in the Netherlands. In the 1980s rescued seals were released back into the sea for the first time. Between 2008 and 2012 Ecomare gained new outdoor grounds and seal pools.
• Highlights: Highlights of Ecomare are:
  • The seal rescue and pools, with public feeding times.
  • The Whale Hall with skeletons of a sperm whale and a humpback whale.
  • The large sea aquariums with sharks, rays and North Sea fish.
• Exhibitions: Wonderlijk Wad is about the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site. Waddenstad shows research on porpoises, gulls and seaweed. Ecomare also cares for porpoises and birds.

Practical information

• Facilities: Ecomare is wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs and buggies are available on loan. The Museumkaart is not valid here.
• Surroundings: Ecomare lies on the edge of the National Park dunes, not far from De Slufter. Together with Kaap Skil it is part of Texels Museum.

Ecomare is a fascinating outing for anyone who loves the sea and its wildlife.

Furthermore Ecomare is near the following sights: Duinpark (±250 m), Het Alloo (±550 m), Birdwatching Screen Het Alloo (±600 m), Bleekersvallei (±650 m) & Playground Vredelust (±750 m).

For information

Ruijslaan 92, De Koog
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