Dive symbolically into the depths of the Southern Ocean and the waters around Antarctica and discover a magical underwater world right in the heart of Melbourne.

The Aquarium Sea Life will offer a breathtaking spectacle divided into several rooms and categories.

It's one of the smaller aquariums in comparison to other aquariums around the world, but you're sure to spend at least 45 minutes here.

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What to see at the aquarium?

The aquarium has many tanks with a total volume of over 19 million litres of salt and fresh water and is divided into several main circuits:

Level One - A small exhibit with crocodiles and tropical coastal waters.
Ground Floor - the popular penguin pool, coral atoll, seahorse pier, mangrove coastal waters
Level B1 - Ocean Invaders, an interactive exhibit of the strangest sea creatures
Level B2 - the fairy tale world of a mermaid or the wreck of an old pirate ship

For descriptions of the different components of the aquarium, visitsealife.com/melbourne.

Admission and opening hours

Open every day. Opening hours are 10am-5pm on weekdays. Weekends and public holidays are open 9:30-17:00. For a detailed schedule of opening hours, please visit the official website.

Last entry is always one hour before closing time.

There are several types of admission available, which you can always check on the official website visitsealife.com/melbourne/tickets-passes. Below are the most popular tickets.

Online admission booking at least 1 day before the visit
- 38,25 aud - Adults
- 28 aud - Children up to 15 years old
- Book online
Tickets purchased on site
- 51 aud - adults
- 43 aud - children up to 15 years old
Combination ticket with Melbourne Skydeck
- 86 aud - Adults
- 60 aud - Children up to 15 years
- If you are buying your aquarium ticket online in advance, this combination ticket is not worthwhile as the most expensive entry to the Skydeck is 39 aud