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Start your day with an icy adventure alongside King and Gentoo penguins at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
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Step onto real ice in full snow gear and explore the penguins’ sub-Antarctic world as they waddle, slide, and swim all around you.
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Join a small-group behind-the-scenes tour, learn how the exhibit runs, and meet the stars like Pesto, the famous King penguin chick.
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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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All-day entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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Access to all exhibits & interactive zones
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Suit up for the once-in-a-lifetime with the Penguin Passport at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Step onto the ice and come face-to-face with King and Gentoo penguins in their snowy habitat.
Getting started
Your Penguin Passport experience begins with check-in at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. You'll be fitted with special snow gear before joining a small group for a 45-minute guided encounter inside the penguin habitat. No prior experience is needed, just bring socks and a sense of adventure.
What to expect
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Real ice access: Step inside the sub-Antarctic exhibit and walk on ice with King and Gentoo penguins in their snowy home.
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Up-close penguin encounter: Get closer than ever to SEA LIFE’s most curious residents as they waddle, slide, and swim around you.
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Behind-the-scenes tour: Learn how the penguins are cared for, visit food prep areas, and hear fun facts from your expert guide.
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All-day aquarium access: After your penguin adventure, enjoy full access to SEA LIFE Melbourne’s 12 themed zones, including sharks, jellyfish, and crocodiles.
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Small group experience: With just four participants per session, this is an intimate, exclusive way to meet penguins without the crowds.
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What to bring
- Wear/bring socks on the day of the experience. Failure to do so may result in the tour being cancelled.
What’s not allowed
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Guests must not come into contact with birds 24 hours prior to your Penguin Passport experience.
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No jewelry, watches, mobile phones or cameras can be taken on this tour.
Accessibility
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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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This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue. Ensure you contact the zoo at least 48 hours before the date of your visit.
Additional information
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The experience is open to guests aged 12 years and above. Guests between 12 to 15 years must be accompanied by a participating guardian aged 18 and above, whereas guests between 16 to 17 years of age must have a guardian aged 18+ present to sign a waiver at check-in.
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All-day admission to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is included with your ticket.
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This experience is limited to 4 participants with 1 guide for the entire group.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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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