Aquariums

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

Name: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Start: 2026-02-28T14:00:00
End: 2026-02-28T17:30:00
Location: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium exterior by the river with city skyline.

Child exploring underwater tunnel at SEA LIFE Melbourne.

Guide showing visitors a shark at SEA LIFE Melbourne aquarium.

Penguins interacting with visitors at SEA LIFE Melbourne.

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4.4/5

(66)

Lynn

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The whole experience was amazing, the staff is also beautiful. We enjoyed and learnt more about marine animals oh my God i never knew there could be so may fishes. Also loved the environment its so clean and my little one was having a ball. Thank you so much it waa such a beautiful day with a lovely experience. I was also happy with the staff at the virtual reality experience she is such a beautiful human being and made the whole experience amazing, she takes her time explaining and make sure you will be satisfied. Such a well looked after place, so peaceful and perfect for both adults and little kids. Thank you will definitely visit again with bub!

Kate

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Very smooth entry (but could have used my email tickets for that). Would have been useful if I had multiple entry tickets to different events but the other things I wanted to do which were listed online were not actually available in the app which was frustrating (The Antarctic Centre in Christchurch).

Karen

Dec 2025

Verified booking

I visited SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with my family, and it was our very first time there — and also our first time being together in Australia. It turned into such a special day for all of us. The exhibits were beautiful, the staff were friendly, and everything was easy to navigate as a family. The highlight for us was definitely the penguins. Watching them up close was magical and made the whole experience unforgettable. My family absolutely loved it, and it was the perfect way to celebrate being reunited. Highly recommend for families, first-time visitors, and anyone looking for a memorable day out in Melbourne.

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 Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles, 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.

Entry to SEA Life Melbourne Aquarium

Digi photo pass with 8 digital photos

Penguin passport (as per option selected):

45-minute penguin encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

Snow gear

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Stanka
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Beautiful atmosphere lovely staff really great experience and a really great cafeteria would definitely recommend going there ive waited years you visit eill c
Naomi
Feb 2026
Verified booking
It was fantastic great time spent with my daughter.
Lin
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Great place to visit. The kids loved it.
Lynn
Jan 2026
Verified booking
The whole experience was amazing, the staff is also beautiful. We enjoyed and learnt more about marine animals oh my God i never knew there could be so may fishes. Also loved the environment its so clean and my little one was having a ball. Thank you so much it waa such a beautiful day with a lovely experience. I was also happy with the staff at the virtual reality experience she is such a beautiful human being and made the whole experience amazing, she takes her time explaining and make sure you will be satisfied. Such a well looked after place, so peaceful and perfect for both adults and little kids. Thank you will definitely visit again with bub!
Jamila
Jan 2026
Verified booking
We had lots of fun it was easy to get to the meeting point and was wonderful having the experience just to our selves would do again any day.

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. Enjoy 20% off when you book by 22 February 2026, with travel valid through 31 March 2026.

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

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

Croc Lair encounter: Meet Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles, 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.

Melbourne Aquarium

Monday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Monday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 5:00pm

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 instantly.

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

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

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

Address: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

Get directions to the redemption point