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Penguin Passport Tickets: Guided Encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Penguins interacting with visitors at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Visitors observing penguins at SEA LIFE Melbourne exhibit.
Gentoo penguins on snow at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Child and adult observing penguins at SEA LIFE Melbourne.

Duration

45 min

Open today

10:00am - 05:00pm

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    • Start your day with an icy adventure alongside King and Gentoo penguins at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

    • Step onto real ice in full snow gear and explore the penguins’ sub-Antarctic world as they waddle, slide, and swim all around you.

    • Join a small-group behind-the-scenes tour, learn how the exhibit runs, and meet the stars like Pesto, the famous King penguin chick.

    • 45-minute penguin encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

    • Behind the scenes tour of state-of-the-art exhibit

    • Snow gear

    • All-day entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

    • Access to all exhibits & interactive zones

  • 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

    • Real ice access: Step inside the sub-Antarctic exhibit and walk on ice with King and Gentoo penguins in their snowy home.

    • Up-close penguin encounter: Get closer than ever to SEA LIFE’s most curious residents as they waddle, slide, and swim around you.

    • Behind-the-scenes tour: Learn how the penguins are cared for, visit food prep areas, and hear fun facts from your expert guide.

    • All-day aquarium access: After your penguin adventure, enjoy full access to SEA LIFE Melbourne’s 12 themed zones, including sharks, jellyfish, and crocodiles.

    • Small group experience: With just four participants per session, this is an intimate, exclusive way to meet penguins without the crowds.

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

    Monday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 05:00pm
  • 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

    • Guests must not come into contact with birds 24 hours prior to your Penguin Passport experience.

    • No jewelry, watches, mobile phones or cameras can be taken on this tour.

    Accessibility

    • Guests with flu, cold, gastro/respiration infection within 48 hours of their experience must contact the venue and reschedule their visit.

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • All-day admission to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is included with your ticket.

    • This experience is limited to 4 participants with 1 guide for the entire group.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

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

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

    • Address: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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