Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium – An Underwater Adventure for Families

If you are looking for fun activities in Melbourne for kids, you can’t go passed the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. Get up close to some of the most magnificent marine animals and explore the Sea Life Museum with the whole family.

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium takes you on an interactive underwater adventure discovering the wonders of the underground world meeting various sea creatures and marine animals, and then into Antarctica with the penguins.

A fun day out in Melbourne for the whole family, the Melbourne Aquarium is a great way to teach kids about all the different marine life.

Explore the Underwater World

Walk through the glass viewing tunnels like you are underwater, and get close to sharks, sting rays, turtles, and a range of other sea animals and marine life. Come face to face with one of Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles, then enter into the tropical forest where you can gaze at the various snakes, lizards, frogs, and other reptiles.

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Take advantage of the daily feeds and talks where you can learn more about these amazing sea animals.

Melbourne Aquarium Events

There are often different events going on at Sea Life, especially during the school holidays, so make sure to check out what is going on before your visit.

This Spring Sealife are celebrating the release of The Angry Birds 2 Movie – in cinemas 12 September – by encouraging kids to take flight with Bomb, Red, Chuck and friends and join ‘Bird Island Academy!’

Guests will learn the quirky features of Bird Island’s chirpy residents and complete unique challenges on their journey through the aquarium.  

Meet and Greet with BOMB
21 September – 6 October, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
More details here

Melbourne Aquarium Experiences

For those who are looking for a bit more, add one of the Melbourne Aquarium’s unique experiences. Glide along the Glass Bottom Boat, get up close to the Gentoo and Penguins, or for those who are brave enough you can even swim with the sharks which for those who dare, is one of the most amazing experiences you can imagine!

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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Membership

If you live in or near Melbourne, a Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Membership is a fantastic gift idea. For $89 you get express entry into the Melbourne Aquarium 365 days per year.

Details

Where:
King St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Opening Times:
Monday – Friday : 10:00am – 5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Weekends, School Holidays and Public Holidays: 9:30am – 6:00pm (last entry 5:00pm)

Tickets: (prices when this article was published)
Adults: $42 (If you book online the price is discounted to $33.60
Children: $22.40 (ages 3-12)
FREE admission for children under 3 years old.

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

A day out at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is always an enjoyable experience for the whole family. For more information on tickets and experiences, take a look at the website. If you are looking for other activities for kids in Melbourne follow Mum’s Little Explorers on Facebook.