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
General Entry - Super Peak
Open 10am-5pm, Last Entry 4pm
General Entry - Off Peak
Open 10am-5pm, Last Entry 4pm
General Entry - Peak
Open 10am-5pm, Last Entry 4pm
Reviews
570 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Not what it once was
jaimim2026,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I used to love coming here 10-20 years ago. It was a highlight. I finally had kids of my own and I was so excited to take them here and talked it up as the most wonderful experience they were going to love. It was not. It’s is now dated, sad and crowded. The enclosures are run down, dirty, hard to see into. Many were just empty. Not that you got to see much as the crowds were so awful that you barely got a look in. Between the prams and 3 people deep, it was hard to manoeuvre or enjoy the experience at all. It’s noisy, hot and frustrating. If you’re not good with crowd then id truly avoid. Yes there are some really incredible animals there and the staff were great but the whole place needs a huge update to get back to the prime it once was.
Great Views and SharkDive!
SophieReviews1,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sea Life Sydney is one of the best aquariums I have been to, and I have been to many across various countries. The aquarium has a variety of sealife with fantastic underwater views and see-through tunnel walkthroughs. Unlike other aquariums I have been to, the glass in most of the enclosures here is spotless not scratched, allowing fantastic views and photos that appear as though you are actually inside the tank. There is a large gift shop at the end of the aquarium, which can still be visited (by entering through the building ‘exit’) even if you did not visit the actual aquarium. I also thoroughly recommend the SharkDive Extreme experience involving scubadiving or snorkelling within the shark aquarium up close to the sharks. I have written a separate review on the SharkDive TripAdvisor page.
Im 13, mom is 48 nd dad is 57 . It was the best aquarium ever I saw. . Plenty of fish, sea animals, sea stars nd etc
Maria K,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Its 5 out of 5 !! Really interesting
Beautiful Sydney sealife with lots of animals
sinval a,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent aquarium with lots of fishes. It included the Great Barrier Reef. Easy to spend a day in there.
Day well spent with Family.
Raju B,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful place and well maintained. VR experience isn't great , you can skip it. Viewed the aqua life in their best form.
Disappointing & expensive!
Cruiser05616464604,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Very disappointing! Not worth the money. Large tank needs a good clean. Wouldn't recommend. Expected more. A lot better aquariums in Melbourne & Perth.
Good
Mostafa B,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good. Funny. Lots of fishes and marine creatures. Really like it. It is one of the most beautiful hobbies.
Fantastic
mariesY1611VN,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fantastic day loved the variety of animals and the interactive areas
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