Aquariums

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

Name: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Start: 2026-10-08T14:00:00
End: 2026-10-08T23:59:00
Location: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

4.5/5(215)

Sheryl C

Family

Verified booking

3 days ago

Took granddaughter last time 5 years ago. We both enjoyed it so much. Will be taking friends little boy soon. Finish off with penguins 🐧 was best. Nesting swimming was such a great way end the day. WELL DONE EVERYONE 10 STARS.❤️😃

Dominika K

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

SEA LIFE Melbourne was one of the nicest surprises of my trip. I expected a fun visit, but I genuinely enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. The whole experience was smooth from the moment I arrived, the exhibits were beautifully presented, and seeing the marine life so close was unforgettable. I especially loved the underwater sections they made the visit feel immersive rather than just like walking through an aquarium. The atmosphere was calm, everything was easy to navigate, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was definitely one of those places that made my day in Melbourne feel special.

Ella D

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

We ordered the tickets and we got straight in, all they had to do was scan them and we went straight in. It was amazing experience to be able to see all the fishes and different types of animals. We loved it, keep up the good quick work.

Wendy P

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A great day out for families. So much sea life to explore and the displays are obviously very well cared for. Definitely buy your tickets through Headout as it gives a significant saving.

Joy W

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Entry easy having booked online. A busy time ..lots of young families but we found it reasonably easy to acccess all we wanted to see. We are two 70 year olds so our interests were varied to maybe what young children are interested in. Am going to bring my partner for his birthday in October. A good time.

Amanda C

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

We had a wonderful time with the little ones, entry was super easy without any problems We enjoyed the many different fish and other great things to see the kids had an absolute awesome time learning and experiencing all different activities they could do, it was easy to manoeuvre through even though we had 2 prams, Can't wait to come back!

Marvel at the Mermaid Garden’s enormous oceanarium, home to nurse sharks, stingrays, and more.

Catch sight of over 10,000 sea creatures from across the globe, from jellyfish to majestic rays.

Come face-to-snout with Coowonga, Melbourne's only saltwater crocodile, in Croc Lair.

Check out the new Rocky Shores zone and meet quirky rockpool creatures, from spiky sea stars to clever decorator crabs and slimy sea cucumbers.

Upgrade to a Penguin Passport and step onto real ice in snow gear, meet penguins like Pesto, and go behind the scenes on a guided tour.

The Animal Crossing™: New Horizons adventure returns to SEA LIFE

Melbourne Aquarium from 16 September to 8 November.

Entry to SEA Life Melbourne Aquarium

Digi photo pass with 8 digital photos

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Dominika K
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
SEA LIFE Melbourne was one of the nicest surprises of my trip. I expected a fun visit, but I genuinely enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. The whole experience was smooth from the moment I arrived, the exhibits were beautifully presented, and seeing the marine life so close was unforgettable. I especially loved the underwater sections they made the visit feel immersive rather than just like walking through an aquarium. The atmosphere was calm, everything was easy to navigate, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was definitely one of those places that made my day in Melbourne feel special.
Joy W
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Entry easy having booked online. A busy time ..lots of young families but we found it reasonably easy to acccess all we wanted to see. We are two 70 year olds so our interests were varied to maybe what young children are interested in. Am going to bring my partner for his birthday in October. A good time.
Sheryl C
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Took granddaughter last time 5 years ago. We both enjoyed it so much. Will be taking friends little boy soon. Finish off with penguins 🐧 was best. Nesting swimming was such a great way end the day. WELL DONE EVERYONE 10 STARS.❤️😃
Ella D
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We ordered the tickets and we got straight in, all they had to do was scan them and we went straight in. It was amazing experience to be able to see all the fishes and different types of animals. We loved it, keep up the good quick work.
Wendy P
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A great day out for families. So much sea life to explore and the displays are obviously very well cared for. Definitely buy your tickets through Headout as it gives a significant saving.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: This multi-level aquarium on the Yarra River brings you face-to-face with creatures from Southern Ocean depths to sub-Antarctic snowfields.

Features

Glass tunnel oceanarium: Walk through a giant ocean tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and hundreds of reef fish.

Croc Lair encounter: Meet Coowonga, Melbourne’s only saltwater croc, up close

Penguin Playground: Watch King and Gentoo penguins slide across real snow and dive into icy water.

Wonder Wall: Use motion to stir up bubbles and meet digital clownfish and seahorses.

Rocky Shores rockpool zone: Get up close with tiny but mighty marine creatures, from clever decorator crabs to spiky sea stars, and see how they survive along the shore.

Back by popular demand, Animal Crossing™: New Horizons returns to SEA

LIFE Melbourne Aquarium from 16 September to 8 November!

o Collect stamps of all your favourite characters along your journey through

the aquarium and receive an exclusive reward postcard at the very end!

o Get the chance to meet Isabelle for a special photo opportunity on

Weekdays at 11:30 - 12:30 - 13:30 - 14:30, Weekends at 10:30 - 11:30 -

12:30 - 13:30 - 14:30, School Holidays 10:30 - 11:30 - 12:30 - 13:30 - 14:30

15:30 (All times are subject to change. Please check the website on the

day of your visit for accurate times)

What to bring

Footwear and shirts must be worn at all times.

For the Penguin Passport experience, wear/bring socks. Failure to do so may result in the tour being cancelled.

What's not allowed

Smoking and drinking are not allowed inside the aquarium.

Due to venue restrictions, pets, except guide dogs, cannot tag along for this experience.

It is prohibited to bring any weapons, fireworks, smoke bombs, glass bottles, or other articles which may cause injury.

The climbing of or standing upon railings, barriers, or structures is strictly prohibited.

For the Penguin Passport experience, guests must not come into contact with birds 24 hours prior.

No jewellery, watches, mobile phones or cameras can be taken on the Penguin Passport experience.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers, however the Penguin Passport experience is not wheelchair accessible.

For the Penguin Passport experience, guests with flu, cold, gastro/respiration infection within 48 hours of their experience must contact the venue and reschedule their visit.

The venue welcomes all assistance animals and guide dogs.

Additional information

Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 years and above.

Check the official website for the daily opening hours before your visit.

The Digi Photo Pass enables you to download images taken by the photography team as you explore the attraction.

The Penguin Passport experience is for ages 12+. Guests 12–15 must be accompanied by a participating adult (18+), while those 16–17 need a guardian (18+) to sign a waiver at check-in.

The Penguin Passport is limited to 4 participants per session, guided by one expert.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.