SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Entrance Ticket
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Take on a discovery journey through SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s themed zones including the Penguin Expedition. This world-first ride-through experience will transport explorers on a sensory journey through the sub-Antarctic to meet spectacular King and Gentoo penguins. Get face-to-fin with over 13,000 animals from 700 different species such as resident dugong Pig to learn all about his rescue story. Face your fears at Shark Valley and walk amongst jaw-some sharks! Make sure you join in with our interactive daily talks and activities.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has wheelchairs available from The Information Desk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
PLEASE PRE BOOK a time slot. Embark on a journey of amazing discovery through SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s extraordinary zones including Day and Night on the Reef. Experience the iconic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and be amazed as it transitions from night to day in the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world. Meet the marine turtles, reef sharks & hundreds of tropical fish that call the reef home. Get face-to-fin with over 13,000 animals in an impressive six million litres of water as you explore sub-Antarctic Penguins in the Penguin Expedition boat ride, South Coast Shipwreck, Dugong Island and meet our resident dugong, Pig, to learn all about his heart-warming rescue story.
What‘s Included
Admission Ticket to the Aquarium
Digital Photo Pass
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting points
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
1-5 Wheat Rd, Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Afternoon-Entry
Super Peak
Afternoon Entry
Peak: Afternoon ticket, entry between 1pm - 4pm
Morning-Entry
Super Peak
Afternoon Entry
Off Peak: Afternoon ticket, entry between 1pm - 4pm
Morning Entry
Peak: Morning ticket, entry between 9am - 1pm
Morning Entry
Off Peak: Morning ticket, entry between 9am - 1pm
Reviews
549 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t go, just don’t!
JohnM19599,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Overpriced, overcrowded, underwhelming and out of control people crammed into see….. not a lot. Not worth the wait in the queue, rude staff. Very dated inside.
Worth it!
Michelle C,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Although it was quite crowded, holiday travel. We had a splendid time. Lots to see. Very informative
Don’t waste your money!
Diana Ringe K,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had read the reviews, but our daughter really wanted to go. Bad decision. As others have written, they let way too many people in. We were queuing through the whole museum and in particular on our way to the sharks. The tanks and spaces (for penguins) were small with little space and some were dirty. We did the penguin ride, which is def not worth the wait. Don’t go!
It was an ok experience
Laura S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Extremely busy and unable to see anything. Taught there be more to see too. People very rude and not listening to the staff
Terrible
Linda S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Horrible. If your idea of being in a crowded tunnel with screaming kids is your idea of fun you’ll love it, otherwise I’d rather stay home and watch paint dry. They need to control how many people are allowed in. You can barely see half the tanks.
A mass death trap waiting to happen.
91tobyk,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was terrible, I could barely walk it was so full, they need to cut down the amount of people they let in, and NO PRAMS!! I had people bashing into into me repeatedly, you can barely see any of the fish with the amount of bodies in the way, I wouldn’t say it was unfairly priced if you could actually enjoy the experience, but seeming how so much of it was just walking without seeing anything I wish I kept the money. There was not enough staff putting the crowds into order either, you had kids running around, prams everywhere, people walking in random directions which is a serious trip hazard. If there was a fire, people would die. The amount of people in there you would be crushed and could never get out. Would not recommend at all. Save your pennies for a drink on the rocks.
Totally worth it!
Explorer34144871040,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed this so much! It was breathtaking. The Dugong and penguins were a nice change compared to other aquariums. It was pretty busy so buying tickets beforehand is a good idea to skip the queues.
One of the best aquarium museums you'll ever see.
rbteton,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thought the presentation, layout and variety of species on display was excellent. The walkways through the large tanks was a great way to observe and get up close to the sea life. Give yourself plenty of time. I spent close to two hours taking in the exhibits.
Value for money
BlueKevinXVI,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sydney Sea Life Aquarium was very good. Saw a lot of sea life and there were talks being held by the staff there. They were very knowledgeable. Also got to see a Dugong which I wasn’t expecting and is well cool! Sea life experience is well worth the money.
Take your time
david c,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A little crowded at 1st , im glad it spread out , we enjoyed the Penguins and shark tanks , very kewl
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