Animal Crossing characters enjoying a beach scene with Sea Life collaboration.
Child exploring underwater tunnel at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium exterior by the river with city skyline.
Guide showing visitors a shark at SEA LIFE Melbourne aquarium.
Penguins interacting with visitors at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Penguins on snow at Sea Life Melbourne with rocky backdrop.
Child exploring touch pool at SEA LIFE Melbourne aquarium.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

Melbourne
Aquariums
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Duration: Varies (45 min to 7.5 hours)

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Experience SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets and explore over 10,000 marine creatures from Australia to Antarctica in this vibrant city of Melbourne. Enjoy a self-paced adventure through icy penguin zones and tropical coral reefs with the added benefit of booking by February 22, 2026, for 20% off—a deal valid until March 31, 2026. Enter easily via King Street's main entrance using your mobile ticket to begin this exciting journey into marine life exploration.

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

45-minute penguin encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

Snow gear

Animal Crossing characters enjoying a beach scene with Sea Life collaboration.

Animal Crossing characters enjoying a beach scene with Sea Life collaboration.

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.

Child exploring underwater tunnel at SEA LIFE Melbourne.

Child exploring underwater tunnel at SEA LIFE Melbourne.

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

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

Guide showing visitors a shark at SEA LIFE Melbourne aquarium.

Guide showing visitors a shark at SEA LIFE Melbourne aquarium.

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.

Penguins interacting with visitors at SEA LIFE Melbourne.

Penguins interacting with visitors at SEA LIFE Melbourne.

Penguins on snow at Sea Life Melbourne with rocky backdrop.

Penguins on snow at Sea Life Melbourne with rocky backdrop.

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Operating hours

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
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Enjoy 20% off when you book by 22 February 2026, with travel valid through 31 March 2026.
Enter via the main entrance on King Street and scan your mobile ticket; printouts are not necessary.
Smoking and drinking are not allowed inside. Pets, except guide dogs, cannot enter due to venue restrictions.
Marvel at the Mermaid Garden’s enormous oceanarium, home to nurse sharks, stingrays, and more. See over 10,000 sea creatures from across the globe including jellyfish and majestic rays.
Personal expenses are not included in your SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium entry ticket.
For the Penguin Passport experience, you must wear or bring socks; failure to do so may result in cancellation of the tour.
Footwear and shirts must be worn at all times. For the Penguin Passport experience, wear or bring socks as well.
The venue is fully accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
Come face-to-snout with Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles in Croc Lair. Check out the new Rocky Shores zone to meet quirky rockpool creatures.
The Penguin Passport includes a 45-minute penguin encounter, a behind-the-scenes tour of state-of-the-art exhibits, and snow gear for stepping onto real ice in snow attire.

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