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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Admission Ticket

Melbourne, Australia
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Dive into the watery world of Australia’s native marine creatures at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Get an up-close view of penguins, sharks, stingrays, seahorses, and more as you explore the distinct ecosystems at the beautifully designed aquarium. Ensure your admission with this ticket so you don’t risk missing out on watching the playful penguins and other residents.
  • Spend a family-friendly day with thousands of Australian marine animals
  • Watch cute penguins slide across snow-covered ice
  • Be mesmerized by jellyfish and seahorses
  • Listen to expert talks and observe daily feedings

What's Included

  • General Admission to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • Digital Photo Pass: Complimentary photos from our themed photo stations (print purchases available)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Departure Point

    • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

    What To Expect

    Ideally situated on the Yarra River, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium boasts a wonderfully diverse collection of species native to Australia’s waters, and beyond.

    Habitats are organized into 12 different ecologic zones, from the icy Penguin Playground to the technicolored fish of Coral Atoll. Discover the crocodiles of the Northern Territory at Croc Lair, ogle elephant sharks at the Bay of Rays, and take a tropical tour through the Rainforest Adventure. Kids will love other exhibits that incorporate imaginative elements like mermaids and shipwrecks.

    Learn about the amazing marine life you encounter through animal feedings and lectures included with your ticket. Marine biologists are on hand to answer any questions, so your whole family can leave with a greater understanding of Australia’s amazing underwater worlds.
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    SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Stroller parking available
    • Stroller hiring available
    • Wheelchair hiring available

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    3.6
    based on 307 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Manta rays wonderful.

    Faye_P, Apr 2026
    Wonderful place to visit. Adored the manta ray feeding, felt like l was in the water with all those huge fishes.

    Amazing

    sue_u, Apr 2026
    This place is amazing great for children adults and grandparents Took my grandson and he also enjoyed the touching pool, the penguins were beautiful aswell

    Fun outing lots to see!

    Deidre_P, Apr 2026
    Too many prams allowed in at once, crowded. But an enjoyable outing with lots to see. Not too many staff members around to ask questions unfortunately.

    Very nice and different...

    Gurdeepkaur_S, Apr 2026
    Very nice and different experience for kids. Kids can see live sea animals and get deep knowledge about them .

    What a great time we had...

    sean_s, Apr 2025
    What a great time we had and the surprise at the end of the tour won’t spoil it.But it was amazing will be back.

    Too many children running...

    JustynaAnna_B, Apr 2025
    Too many children running around without guards , good for 1 off if you want to see sea life in Australia

    It was a nice couple of...

    Melissa_J, Mar 2025
    It was a nice couple of hours to spend at aquarium but we did not recognise which penguin was Pesto, when we asked the staff members, they didn’t know either which was hugely disappointing. Not many lifts available and one was not working at all.

    Love watching all the...

    carole_g, Feb 2025
    Love watching all the different sea life. 4D short film was great and enjoyed watching the king peguins walking swimming and acting funny.

    Consider before visiting

    Elena_D, Jan 2025
    This is a good aquarium, but it is rather a place to visit with the kids… otherwise, could be a bit dull for adults.

    Interesting and informative visit to what's in the Ocean

    Deborah_K, Jan 2025
    The amazing exhibits were very interesting, and I enjoyed the interactive components of the exhibition as well.

    Good for children.

    Jayne_R, Oct 2024
    An enjoyable few hours to view. Looking a little tired these days, could do with a bit of a freshen up.

    It was so useful and memorable experience .

    Maryam_F, Oct 2024
    The Pinguine and seahorses were my favorite part of sealife. Because the seahorses looked like when they move they look like they were flying. The pinguine’s loved the pool and I like the pool too! I love sea life I will definitely come back again soon!

    Taste of the oceans deep

    timothy_a, Sep 2024
    Able to looking up close penguins and sharks, salt water crocodiles and other variety of species. One would wonder how divest our world with all the living things from the smallest of single cell organism to the biggest animals in the world.

    Worth visiting for any age group👍🏻

    Susheela_S, Sep 2024
    Meeting Pesto in person was very thrilling. Overall it’s worth the trip would definitely visit again.

    Sea more

    Neo_D, Sep 2024
    Great variety of sea life to see, just don't go during school holiday time if you're a couple looking for an activity to do as it gets crowded and very noisy with school kids all around.

    Great experience

    apoorva_S, Jul 2024
    It was a hassle free process , everything was smooth while going in. Must see place in Melbourne specially if you have kids along with you Also the view outside is amazing.

    Pick your time to go - not in school holidays

    Heather_J, Jul 2024
    The best is the big fish tank lower down. We just went at the wrong time of the school holidays. Way too many prams and kids. Couldn’t get to some exhibits

    Nothing special

    Pham_N, Jul 2024
    Nothing special compared with my experiences in other Sealife, to crowded although we visited on Monday. But my son enjoy it so it's ok.

    Aquarium Melbourne

    tina_d, Jun 2024
    A good day out for visitors. Penguins were a highlight. Lots of school kids so don’t book at school holidays.

    Switch off lights earlier to chase visitors away

    Jun_Y, Jun 2024
    Animal exhibits lights at the last section of premises switched off at 450pm to chase customers out when closing time is at 500pm, how unprofessional. Price is a little bit too steep for a 2.5 hour attraction.

    Holiday

    Joanne_S, Mar 2024
    I enjoyed seeing the penguins and the sea horse exhibit was good. I found the rest very chaotic with alot of people all travelling in all directions and too many things just in all directions

    Fun trip. Slightly...

    Erandi_H, Jan 2024
    Fun trip. Slightly cheaper than buying online from aquarium website. We had a great time.weekdays probably better ,less busy time to go

    Rather old aquarium

    Fran, Jan 2024
    It was okay. Great display of fish etc however the building is quite old. Could do with a serious overall.

    Awesome day out for all ages.

    Michael_S, Jan 2024
    It was easy to enter if you pre booked you tickets. Sharks, turtles, and penguins were amazing to see.

    Sea life tour

    Nell_T, Jan 2024
    Amazing place. It's up close with sea creatures. Great place for family time. Buy the ticket online so you can skip the line.

    Reduced displays

    Graham_D, Oct 2023
    No warning was given that shark display was not open. The prime and most popular feature. Nor was there any price reduction for a reduced display.

    A must for families with kids in Melbourne

    Emma_K, Apr 2023
    The aquarium was top of the list for my 3-year-old niece on her trip to visit us in Melbourne. Prebooking our tickets with Viator let us skip the longer main ticket line and was all super seamless. Once inside, we had a blast following the kids' activity trail and engaging with all the interactive exhibits. The new Submerged exhibition was a highlight!

    We loved the penguins but...

    Gaylea_M, Apr 2023
    We loved the penguins but were disappointed that we couldn’t see the sharks as it was closed for maintenance and If I had known I would have waited to go to the Aquarium.

    Great for little kids

    Amy_S, Feb 2023
    Not an aquarium I would return to great for little kids however even if The oceanarium wasn’t under construction there isn’t as much variety. we visit many aquarium’s and this one left us a lil flat

    Disorganised and chaotic

    Carolyn_H, Apr 2022
    There was no order or structure to the flow of people navigating their way around the facility. There was also very little staff presence or guidance. It felt very chaotic and disorganised. It was also not as well maintained as I would have expected.

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