Located in the heart of Melbourne, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is an ideal destination for families, marine enthusiasts, and anyone curious about marine life. The aquarium invites you to embark on an interactive ocean adventure brimming with incredible discoveries and enchanting marine tales.
Now let’s see what’s inside this magnificent aquarium!
About SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
📍Location: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
⏰Opening hours: 10AM-5PM
Website: https://www.visitsealife.com/melbourne/
A Journey Through the Ocean
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium offers a captivating experience with a variety of exhibits and attractions that showcase the beauty and diversity of marine life. SEA LIFE Melbourne is home to some of the most extraordinary animals in the world, including lively King and Gentoo penguins, cleverly camouflaged carpet sharks, sea stars, seahorses, cuttlefish, clown fishes, and many more fascinating species.
The aquarium has 12 exhibition spaces and numerous interactive experiences such as Jelly Lab experience, 45-minute Penguin tour, Private dining, Shark Dive Xtreme experience and Glass Bottom Boat tour
Penguin Playground
Meet the cute and lively King and Gentoo penguins at the Penguin Playground! This engaging exhibit allows you to observe these charming creatures up close as they waddle, swim, and play in their specially designed habitat. You can meet the cutesy and famous Penguins such as Odin, Pesto, KT, Harrison and Egg!
Night On The Reef exhibit
As you wander through underwater tunnels for a 360-degree view of marine life swimming around you, this captivating exhibit reveals the magical glow of marine life created by various bioluminescent creatures. You can spot sea creatures, including sea turtles, sharks, sawfish, and hundreds of tropical fish here.
Interactive Ocean Invaders exhibit
Dive into the enchanting world of jellyfish with this immersive sensory experience that spans over 300 square meters. You’ll be captivated by massive displays of various jellyfish species, engaging interactive activities, stunning lighting installations, and intriguing educational facts about these mesmerizing gelatinous creatures.
After exploring the Ocean Invaders, the journey continues in an interactive space called The Jelly Lab. Here, you can uncover fascinating facts about the jellyfish lifecycle and delve into the processes involved in caring for and nurturing these fragile yet dangerous species.
Interactive wonder room
The Interactive Wonder Room is a brand-new immersive digital installation inspired by the fluid movements of underwater life. Here, you can color your own jellyfish on paper and it will be projected on the interactive screen and then watch as it comes to life and floats across a virtual ocean backdrop!
Having the incredible dinner by mesmerizing aquatic displays
The private marine life dining experience is perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out, that combines culinary delights with the enchanting ambiance of the underwater world!
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium promises an unforgettable experience with its dazzling underwater wonderland. We highly recommend you to spend half a day exploring this captivating destination, allowing ample time to appreciate the stunning exhibits and engage with the diverse marine life.
