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Marvel at the Mermaid Garden’s enormous oceanarium, home to nurse sharks, stingrays, and more.
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Catch sight of over 10,000 sea creatures from across the globe, from jellyfish to majestic rays.
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Come face-to-snout with Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles, in Croc Lair.
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Check out the new Rocky Shores zone and meet quirky rockpool creatures, from spiky sea stars to clever decorator crabs and slimy sea cucumbers.
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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.
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Entry to SEA Life Melbourne Aquarium
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Digi photo pass with 8 digital photos
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Penguin passport (as per option selected):
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45-minute penguin encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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Behind the scenes tour of state-of-the-art exhibit
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Snow gear
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Discover over 10,000 marine creatures from Australia to Antarctica at SEA LIFE Melbourne—explore everything from icy penguin zones to tropical coral reefs at your own pace.
Getting started
Enter via the main entrance on King Street and scan your mobile ticket—no printouts needed. Bags may be inspected at security. Lockers are available near the entrance. The venue is fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
What to expect
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
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Glass tunnel oceanarium: Walk through a giant ocean tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and hundreds of reef fish.
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Croc Lair encounter: Meet Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles, up close.
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Penguin Playground: Watch King and Gentoo penguins slide across real snow and dive into icy water.
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Wonder Wall: Use motion to stir up bubbles and meet digital clownfish and seahorses.
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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.
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What to bring
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Footwear and shirts must be worn at all times.
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For the Penguin Passport experience, wear/bring socks. Failure to do so may result in the tour being cancelled.
What's not allowed
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Smoking and drinking are not allowed inside the aquarium.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets, except guide dogs, cannot tag along for this experience.
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It is prohibited to bring any weapons, fireworks, smoke bombs, glass bottles, or other articles which may cause injury.
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The climbing of or standing upon railings, barriers, or structures is strictly prohibited.
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For the Penguin Passport experience, guests must not come into contact with birds 24 hours prior.
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No jewellery, watches, mobile phones or cameras can be taken on the Penguin Passport experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers, however the Penguin Passport experience is not wheelchair accessible.
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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.
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The venue welcomes all assistance animals and guide dogs.
Additional information
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Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 years and above.
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Check the official website for the daily opening hours before your visit.
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The Digi Photo Pass enables you to download images taken by the photography team as you explore the attraction.
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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.
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The Penguin Passport is limited to 4 participants per session, guided by one expert.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
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Address: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
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