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
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.
Options
General Entry - Peak
Open 10am-5pm, Last Entry 4pm
General Entry - Super Peak
Open 10am-5pm, Last Entry 4pm
General Entry - Off Peak
Open 10am-5pm, Last Entry 4pm
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
577 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
it is very good place to...
Haifeng J,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00it is very good place to visit ,you can see plenty of different fish. Very attractive is shark and penguin .
Penguin, Coral view Shark, Star fish, broken leg turtle etc.,
786rajac,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Aquarium. Superb arrangements. Kids understand well. We enjoyed the tour with our grandson.
Sea Life Sydney
oliviapZ1414LL,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Expensive but worth the visit. We went for a couple of hours, and it was crowded but not overwhelming. There could have been more space in some of the areas for people to move around
James Ireland
James S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice time for the family to spend exploring what see life Austrlia has to offer, plan 1 to 2 hours for visit
Visit the Aquarium!
Timbo1995,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful visit! The set up, species, information was just great!
Excellent aquarium
Keri P,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fantastic aquarium. Lots of great displays and good information. Really enjoyed the tactile experience of the Rock Pool. Loved seeing the dugong and sting rays. The penguin exhibit was superb.
Average- not worth the entrance fee
Bavarian Q,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Run down and needs a revamp- disappointed-
Worth a look
Donna H,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I had been many years ago to the Aquarium, I'm sure there were more Sharks, anyway it was still good and the talk on the Dugong Pig was informative
Penguins up close!
MsVic,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best Aquariums I’ve ever been to! They had so many great exhibits to see and lots of information. The walk thru tubes with various sharks and fish was really neat and the hands on tide pool exhibit was good too. Lots of interest7ngbstarfish & urchins. It was a little crowded and there were some school kids on a field trip, but that’s to be expected. Once we got away from the kids, we were able to enjoy all the exhibits, but the most impressive was the penguins! They come right up to you behind the glass, and are ver6 inquisitive. I’ve never been that up close to penguins before cause typically their habitat is far away from the actual viewing area. We also did the penguin boat ride, but that was not very impressive. It is ver6 short and we actually saw the penguins closer at their exhibit. The staff was feeding them at the time we were there and that was an added. Fun bonus to watch too. This aquarium was very large and had so much to see. We really enjoyed our day here!
Incredible Penguin Encounter!
alexmQ9447WN,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today I went to the penguin encounter with my girlfriend for our 2nd anniversary and it was incredible!!! Shiela, Henry and Jeff went above and beyond to make this a truly once in a lifetime experience. Worth every penny and will be a day that me and my girlfriend remember for the rest of our lives!
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