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.

Admission Included

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

Morning Entry

Peak: Morning ticket, entry between 9am - 1pm

Afternoon-Entry

Super Peak

Morning Entry

Off Peak: Morning ticket, entry between 9am - 1pm

Afternoon Entry

Peak: Afternoon ticket, entry between 1pm - 4pm

Afternoon Entry

Off Peak: Afternoon ticket, entry between 1pm - 4pm

Morning-Entry

Super Peak

Reviews

3.60

554 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

205

134

Stingrays, Sharks, and Penguins, oh my!
Veronica A,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So many beautiful animals in such a City-accessible spot! We could have stayed longer than our travel schedule allowed. The Penguin Expedition Ride blew me away!
Sydney Aquarium
angela010669,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience always a great place to take kids. Lots to see and do especially the Penguin ride. Good value for money if you buy tickets online or get a discount code. Very expensive if it’s just a walk in.
Very depressing
yourservice1,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Extremely depressing. The small penguin cage made me want to cry. The large seas creatures are in very small tanks and all look depressed. Was worse than I could have imagined.
Must see!
Joanne W,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Love the aquarium, especially the sharks and penguins. The penguin ride was cool, get to experience how cold it is for them.
Great aquarium!
KansanLisa,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and really enjoyed our time there! We particularly enjoyed the turtles, the penguins, the tropical fish, and the sharks and rays swimming overhead. Our only regret was that we didn't have enough time to take the boat ride through the penguins.
Don’t go, just don’t!
JohnM19599,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Overpriced, 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
5.00
Although 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
1.00
We 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
2.00
Extremely 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
1.00
Horrible. 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.