Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a great place to see a huge range of mostly aquatic creatures in very well maintained displays.
I recommend booking your tickets in advance on their website as it gets a little busy sometimes.
There are so many live displays that are split up into different areas on several levels. Wheelchair access is no issue for every display.
There are so many huge tanks and regular talks from friendly staff. The stand-out staff member was Dan W, who went out of his way to ensure we had a great time.

We were wondering whether it was worth visiting SEA LIFE Melbourne since its pretty expensive, and we've already visited the Sydney one.

It was still a good experience, and the family enjoyed it. Much more spacious and less crowded in Melbourne compared to Sydney. We arrived at opening time on a school holiday weekday. Different displays to Sydney. The penguin area was definitely a highlight. And the kids in particular, enjoyed the 4D Happy Feet experience.

Beautiful aquarium - a must see! Friendly staff!
All enclosures were clean and well maintained.
Walking as sharks, rays and turtles swimming above you and around you was absolutely breathtaking.
The signs were amazing and informative but short enough for the kids to read.
The crocodile was a thrill to see on two levels that the kids just absolutely loved.
Good amount of cafes around to stop at.

Good Experience! I am excited to come here every single time, ignoring the fact that I have come here so many times. It's so good to bring tourists and family and friends here. We had a great time and hope to experience more great memories at Sea Life, Melbourne

When we came here, there wasn't a line up to get in, so we didn't have to wait long at all. You can go at your own pace and spend as long as you like getting photos, etc. The displays are very informative. If you take the time to read the information along the way, you'll find out a lot of cool facts. We didn't take any food with us so we stopped at the cafe and got a feed. It was OK.
Our youngest is 11, and she loved it all.

Not worth the money we paid. After being to the aquarium in the Dubai Mall our Melbourne Aquarium is quite shameful. One of the worst aquariums I have been to. Badly organised in regards to viewing tanks. So crowded with people and prams.Not worth the $86 and that's seniors Happy feet short movie and the penguins were good. Penguins unfortunately looked bored

So Much to See! Came for Pesto (this time), stayed for everything else. There are so many habitats to explore, and the new shark exhibit looks fantastic! Pinjarra the crocodile is always breathtaking to see, and the jellyfish have a special place in my heart. I would absolutely recommend taking your time with this aquarium, there are so many amazing species and hidden gems. The freshwater breeding programs and work with endangered species is really interesting, and great to see. The only thing I'm not the biggest fan of is the Happy Feet experience, but if you have kids, I'm sure they'll love it.

A confusing mess of nothing to see. Tired, rundown, lack of anything to look at, construction walls, confusing layout and path way which had people around me confused as well, over priced, a few rude staff that i interacted with.
This place was nice on my previous visit some 8-9 years ago, but this time it was a waste of money. Go else where.

The penguins are the best part A disappointing lack of animals on display, especially considering the admission charge. The walks between aquariums could be made more interesting by having more display signs/screens with educational facts. The penguins were so cute.

Overall experience is good, children will enjoy the time inside! Active and healthy sea creatures makes you feel alive,Penguins made me happy which is at the very end of the aquarium trail. You can download the pictures they take as digital copies or get them printed for $10-12(only photos) and $40 for the photos with album. Don't miss the 4D theatre where they screen Happy Feet!

Was a small line. Got your photos taken on the way in.

Really loved this place.

Interactive stuff for kids.

Lots of marine life to look at.

Pesto was top tier. Everyone got a chance to see him.

The staff were amazing and super friendly. You can tell they really love the animals and care about what they do

The jellyfish and science labs were very intriguing.

Lots of photo ops.

Really easy lay out to follow.

There are toilets.

Really good gift shop at the end.

We had a great time.

A great choice for the trip!! It's been a long time since I've been to the aquarium and this place is completely mesmerizing! The flora and fauna are very diverse, love all of them and especially the jellyfish! Absolutely stunning !! The other visitors were very polite and the staffs were extremely attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back!!

Great day out. Book in advance to save 20% we spent 3 hours there and the kids loved it. Loved the area when you walk in and you can touch the starfish and learn all about them. Also the parking deal for $22 all day is a steal.

There are many different exhibitions and displays available at the aquarium. It is great for bringing family and children along. The animals that are at the aquarium are very diverse and very interesting, ranging from large crabs to octopuses. There is also a tunnel that is underwater, where people can see stingrays, sharks and many more other animals. Overall, the aquarium is a very nice experience. I will rate it a 7/10.

It was an outstanding aquarium experience with lots of kids. The staff there were very attentive and explain everything . They are very knowledgeable. The most attractive event was penguin parade. It was heart touching. And the under water tunnel, you can see many fish there. Nice place to sit and watch the see life without knowing the time. At last nice gift shop .

Money grabbing, people packed in small places like the animals… Very underwhelming experience, just a money grab really. Expensive tickets, packed to the point that is laughable. They obviously don’t respect their customers at all, just crammed in like the poor animals service is hopeless, my daughter and I got some food at the main cafe, food given to us on plates but with no where at all to sit.. walked around a few mins to find a place to seat, it was packed, people sitting on the floor eating their food. A total joke. My daughter ate her cake with her hands, I took my food back to the counter and said don’t worry about it, I’ll just have my money back for mine. The attendant went out the back to try and sort out a refund, I gave up waiting for her to return and just left the food there in the end. Don’t waste your time at this place

Too crowded and very noisy. Could be beautiful with some changes It was dangerous because there were too many people in there. Too noisy. It was school holidays but no excuse. They need to limit the amount people going in. There were people with disabilities who appeared very uncomfortable. Too crowded and couldn’t relax. The lights are like your in a disco, completely unnatural and had an industrial feel to it. The noise with the cement walls created terrible acoustics. It’s really beautiful otherwise, but too difficult to enjoy. If you do go for a visit, avoid school holidays and weekends.

Horrible! MUST READ 1. Too many people and ignorant people who won’t move on from one exhibit to another one
2. Perfect setup for child predators to take children away, dark rooms, corridors, random slip-away doors, etc.
3. Animals are either not in the exhibit or if they’re there they look like they want to die especially the penguins, saddest looking penguins I’ve ever seen.

Overall a really sad experience, I feel evil knowing that I’ve paid good money on an experience for the entrapment of animals that are over-supervised by the thousands of visitors. I honestly feel like this place should be shut down.

A really nice place to see and learn small things about sea, i said small things because mankind don’t know much about sea actually (only discovered less then 20%) but Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is quite a big place, it has lots of big aquariums )some really big ones) tropical rain forest, north pole. You can see lots of sea creatures from many kinds of fish, sea lions, sharks, sting rays, jelly fish, sea dragons, sea horses, etc., also exotic frogs, turtles and also big penguins.
Passing the admission desk, they will take a picture of you and you can download plenty of pictures provided free of charge.
To see all sections might take a half day, anyways, its a nice place to hangout with family or friends and enjoying some interesting creatures.

Sad, Sad Feet Depressing, disgusting, upsetting and cruel is how I would describe my experience. In 2024 they still think it's acceptable to keep beautiful, intelligent animals in tiny exhibits for the entertainment if others. There were crocodiles in tiny enclosures with barely any room to move. And then I walked into the most depressing space I've ever seen. The beautiful, majestic penguins locked in what could only be described as a tiny walk in freezer. Two penguins were in a fenced off area which looked like it would be no more than 5 × 5 metres. They all looked so sad and there was no stimulation. They were there to be pointed at, mocked and photographed by the public. How scary this must be. It's not natural and it's not humane. These penguins and crocodiles need to be relocated ASAP.

Wouldn’t recommend I got a buy one get one free ticket so figured I would use it. Haven’t been to the aquarium for 10+ years and I would honestly never go again. The place was disgustingly dirty and very warm. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’ve picked up some form of illness from being in there. It’s a Covid breeding ground. It wasn’t very busy which was a plus. Navigation was hard , signs are confusing. Bit sad to see a massive crocodile in an enclosure too small for him. Save your money or if you really want to go find a deal because it’s not worth full price.

Sea life experience The aquarium was very clean and well maintained,however is it’s pretty small and a bit confusing to move around. But overall the experience was still amazing and we got to see all the different sea life!

I have visited sea life for the first time with my partner on weekdays and it was worth visiting, it was an amazing experience to see so much of sea life and creatures from tiny to large creatures. Apart from seeing sea life there are tons of activities to do at this aquarium, it is best for people with kids, it will be an beautiful experience for children's.
Must visit place for everyone at least once.

worth a visit cool place with lots of creatures. croc is the standout. also the blonde member of staff working at the rock pools on monday 13th feb was mega intelligent and friendly and also an absolute beaut so if she fancies gettin a drink some time get back to me thanks sea life

It wasn't what it used to be... We recently took our kids in May 2023 and the main tank was under renovation (OK) and the rainforest section was also quite empty. It was fine and we covered most of it in about 90 mins. We went again in Feb 24 and the main tank is open however the water is so cloudy you can barely see the sealife and most of the fish and sharks aren't there. It was so underwhelming. The penguins are still a highlight but the tank with the water is so dirty and it needs renovation. There are all these penguins in there swimming in dirty water and there's gunk everywhere. Still a nice day for kids but seriously over priced and needs desperate renovation or refreshment. I wouldn't go back and that's really sad considering the potential and it's history!

A disappointing refurbishment. We know the Aquarium well, having visited about 6 times and dived the main rank twice. This newly refurbished Aquarium is a bit like the Curates eqq, partially good and the rest bad. What is good is most of the smaller tanks, even the one in the food hall ( which seemed a little denuded). What isn't is the main tank, now in nocturnal form and devoud of most of the larger sharks. Missing in action appears to be the Grey Nurses, the Speartooth sharks, the Sawtooth sharks, and both the black and white tip sharks. The main tank seemed to be just rays, some pelagic fish, and a lone tawney nurse shark. To make things worse, at 11.30 am on a school holiday wednesday, they ran out of hot chips! My grandchildren were most unimpressed.

great aquarium! went here once before during the renovation— so it’s great to see that all the big fishes are back!

① the queues are a bit confusing, there’s no clear indication which queue is for which ticket. would be great if that’s established! ② while we didn’t go in with a pram— we felt like some of the spaces in the aquarium is too narrow for prams. we kept getting hit by prams because of how narrow the space is, and it took away the experience a little bit because we had to focus on not getting hit instead of looking at the sea creatures. would be great it the area is widen up or arranged in a way that parents & their children can freely walk with their prams. ③ also, we wonder if the water is murky or if it's the glass? can't really see the big fishes unless they're swimming close to the glass. ④ the layout of the aquarium can definitely be improved too— it's hard to navigate in some areas. we actually were walking at the cafe area in circles for a while because we couldn't find the next area.

it was still an enjoyable experience nevertheless! we hope that our next visit will be a more pleasant experience.

Awesome Sealife Brilliant atmosphere . amazing collection of marine and aquatic species. Awesome experience with Sealife and Klook app

I recently visited the aquarium with my family, and it was an outstanding experience! The diverse range of marine life showcased was breathtaking, and the interactive exhibits added an educational touch for both kids and adults. Penguin area was really fun for kids including 4D movie for kids too, crocodile area also added to the fun. The staff's knowledge and enthusiasm made the visit even more enjoyable. Clean facilities and well-maintained tanks added to the overall positive experience. Highly recommend for a family-friendly outing!

What an amazing experience for the whole family. Learned so much, the kids absolutely loved it. A must see for anybody living or visiting Melbourne.
So many gorgeous and rare animals. Will definitely visit again. Sharks were amazing and huge. The penguins were so playful. No boring exhibits and the staff are so helpful and friendly.
One of the best places I've been to.

Had the choice of a Fri afternoon or Saturday morning, either way it still would have been busy, but we waited for 30 minutes or so in line on the Saturday. Great for the kids, allow up to 2 hours to work your way through. If you have a stroller or pram please for the sake of others take advantage of the storage service the aquarium provides, because you'll be constantly dodging and weaving the families that don't. Be prepared to be patient with the crowds and the constant lines and milling of people in front of each exhibit. Kids had a fantastic time,glad we took them, just be prepared and pick your time

Disappointed sea life was on the top of our holiday to do list but disappointed was an understatement. It’s definitely not worth what you pay to get in. They allow too many people per session and therefore it’s so so crowded you don’t even get to see anything properly. Only a handful of bigger fish/sharks/rays and a lot of generic fish you can see most places.
Even as little as trying to get photos of your kids is impossible because there is so many other people. Everybody pushing and shoving to get into displays and peep holes. Not worth it, wouldn’t return

Disappointing We were in Melbourne for a short break and the Sealife Aquarium was on the top of our to do list. Unfortunately was an unpleasant experience. Yes it was school holidays however when the doors opened at 9.30am hundreds of people poured in. The exhibitions were so crowded we couldn’t see, hear or read about the fish. We were hearded like sheep through each space and missed quite a lot of each. There is lots of hands in spaces such as water tanks to touch star fish and information interactive boards. So many people we couldn’t access these. We ended up just walking through quite quickly and I would recommend to any friends.

Amazing family friendly place, time well spent. In my personal opinion, Melbourne Sealife seems bit better than it's Sydney counterpart. 4D movie was awesome and educational for everyone (not only for kids).
But shark and penguin experience is better in Sydney ????
I suggest visitors to buy the yearly pass to maximize the monetary values.

My 15 year & 4 month old daughters loved the various displays and tank experiences at Sea Life Melbourne. We loved the jellyfish, the tropical animals floor and the café fish tank at feeding time! The penguins were a great way to wrap up the several hours of value. We knew that the main tank was not on full display, but we saw a manta ray dancing around one area and a shark moving around in the dark background. We will definitely be back to see the main tank in it's full glory.

first time visiting sea life in melbourne but i had an absolutely amazing time. great way to spend a few hours and see all the glorious animals. worth going on weekdays because you get a 20% discount. the happy feet 4d experience is worth it as well, as well as the penguin encounter. gift shop has a lot of awesome tidbits to buy on the way out. definitely gonna go to the aquarium again.

Great experience at the aquarium. Lots of fun and interesting stuff to see, especially the penguins and the jellyfish exhibits. A little manipulative with the price of the photo album at the end but it's a very popular tourist attraction and well worth a visit if you are just touring around Melbourne.

The location of this place exactly in front of the tram stop, it should be easy to find. If you like aquarium, this place good enough to visit. They also have some of short sciences class for kids, that would be fun. The place you can see pinguin really that close

Could and should be so much better Firstly, part of SeaLife, and the main bit, is under renovation, so that does not help impressions.
I visited here many years ago, and seemed to recall it was better.
The layout to me is too disjointed, on too many levels, and signage is not very clear. At one stage, you end up in the Café, but there is more to see, but its not clear.
I am sure I was comparing this aquarium to the one in Singapore the whole time I was there, having been to that one a few weeks back. But it wasn't just me, the whole group was doing the same.
Funnily enough prices at SeaLife are very reminiscent of Singapore too, high!
Maybe once the main area is back in operation it may improve the experience, but it won't make moving through any better.

Not value for money Not really value for money, even with reduced price as big tank not open was quite ordinary, compared to Sydney aquarium chalk and cheese! My teenage son thought it was pretty boring as did I, some nice displays tho

I so wished it would have been better Being from interstate and aware the big tank was not on display we were hoping the reduction on an already high entry price would make it worthwhile. Alas, we were very disappointed. There were a lot of school groups on the day we went (which is great, the kids seemed to love it), however the staff commentary is very loud in such a small space and made us move on faster than we would have hoped to avoid the "noise". We then tried the 'slow it down option' to let the school group move on only to be caught up by another school group. 4D cinema is worth the line up. The staff were all great and just doing their job. The place was fairly clean with the exception of the toilets. Value for money though, had it not been for the penguins it would be a two. Don't get me wrong, it is a great experience, just a bit pricey for what you get at the moment.

This aquarium has a large variety of aquatic animals. Don't go during school holidays as it will be packed. We visited on a weekday and there was hardly anyone there.
Displays of note: underwater tunnel, jellyfish display, coral reef, penguin enclosure. I also particularly liked the gift shop.

I had lots of fun looking at all the different animals and sea creatures. My favourites would be the penguins, frogs, turtles, and jellyfish (so pretty to look at) and the little rays. It's very interactive and easy to find your way around. The 4D cinema was an interesting experience. Loved it!

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is an absolute gem in the heart of the city, and I can't recommend it enough! My recent visit left me thoroughly impressed, and I would easily give it five stars.

The variety of animals on display is simply outstanding. From majestic sea turtles to mesmerising seahorses, and everything in between, the collection is both diverse and captivating. The attention to detail in creating enclosures that mimic the creatures' natural habitats is truly commendable. It adds an extra layer of authenticity to the experience, making you feel like you've embarked on a real underwater adventure.

One delightful surprise during my visit was the aquarium's café. Not only was it a great place to relax and recharge, but it also served some incredibly tasty food. When I found myself getting hungry, the menu offered a delightful selection that exceeded my expectations. It's not every day you can enjoy a delicious meal amidst such fantastic aquatic surroundings.

In summary, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is an exceptional destination for families, friends, or anyone looking for a memorable and educational experience. The wide variety of animals and their incredible enclosures, along with the scrumptious dining options, make it a must-visit attraction in Melbourne. Don't miss out on this aquatic adventure!

Five stars all the way!

Sea Life is a Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium. "a few aquariums". It has such incredible features. (various effort have been made) It is planned out until the end. The layout was easy to follow 15 theme. It was enjoyable and Staff were Great. ➀I find penguin lovely????. ➁jellyfish are pretty.????(you can take a peek into the jellyfish laboratory) ➂there are tons of sardines. ➃sea horse ➄octopus ➅shark???? ➆turtle???? etc. "Amazing place to visit"

Very nice place to spend some hours for you or with family to see the underwater creatures. I loved watching Jelly Fish and the shark in the big aquarium. Penguins were also so cute.

Only thing is that I was expecting a much bigger place with lots of other variations, but enjoyed the day.

My first time at the Sea Life, it was enjoyable and staff were great. The layout was easy to follow and attractions easy to view. There was something for all ages. Sadly the big tank was being worked on or renovated but still lots to see and do. We had lunch there and I must say very pricey for a family. We parked at Crown and had a very short stroll across the bridge. Favorite parts: Jelly Fish, Penguins (could watch them all day) Sea Horses and giant Crocodile.

Perfect rainy day activity, not too big or overwhelming. Great experience, wonderful and. Knowledgeable employees. Shane, Jeremy and the young lady at the register, were amazing. Myself and a few colleagues took our young adult special needs kids. They had a great time., definitely going back. It was another rainy weekend, perfect place to be.

Not worth the cost Bit of a disappointment, not really much to see. We had seen everything in 90 minutes and that was after watching penguins for quite awhile. That was the best part of it. Not worth the money that's for sure

SeaLife Aquarium is a fantastic place for families! It's incredibly child-friendly, making it a perfect outing for kids. While it may be smaller than some international aquariums, it doesn't compromise on the experience. The variety of marine life and interactive exhibits ensure a memorable visit for all ages. Highly recommend for a quick day out.

Over all me and my family had a very good experience.. It is actually value for money. Staffs are friendly. The guide explains each and everything. Kids love this place. One time must watch.

Wow.. It is amazing with unique theme for every floor, it is so big and spend 2 hours inside. My kids love it!

Loved the penguins I'm a bit biased as I love aquariums. Ticket prices were a bit reduced as the Ray/Shark oceanarium was being renovated. However, I don't feel this spoilt the experience. Loved the jellyfish and seahorses. The penguins were such characters. Loved watching them being fed and stealing each other's stones which they use for their nesting platforms. We watched an enrichment activity where the penguins walked across paint to make colorful footprints. It was quite funny as the penguins weren't daft and mostly got the treats without walking across the paint. It was interesting that the penguins are the most expensive to look after and the least expensive was the enormous crocodile that eats approximately one chicken a week.

Biggest waste of money ever worst aquarium I have ever been to. outrageously expensive for what you get. Costing us nearly $200 to walk through a maze of nothing (the main section was closed for renovation) ending with a depressing view of penguins trapped in a tiny enclosure.

horrible place.

We had a good time at the Melbourne Aquarium, despite the crowds. The tickets for the time we arrived were sold out and we needed to reserve a later time slot due to not having pre-purchased tickets.

There was a wide variety of fish to see, and the exhibits provided plenty of informative content.

Giving minus -1 ⭐️because the sharks weren’t there during our visit. Apparently they were in Sydney. A bummer because they are my favourite! ????
The Aquarium is not as big as I was expecting it to be, though you can get lost easy. The directions plastered on the wall don’t help much.
I LOVED the penguins and the jellyfish. This was the highlight and probably made the ticket worth buying.
Another -1 ⭐️ because I think Sealife should renovate the place. This is one of Melbourne’s go-to Tourists spots, however I have seen and enjoyed better aquariums. It’s not well-maintained. The place was dirty and felt old. Cafeteria didn’t look appealing as well.

Melbourne aquarium Fairly decent aquarium. Under renovation. Lots of kids. Some unique exhibits. Sort of worth the cost of admission.

Nice aquarium for little ones. Very convenient location, easy to get around, friendly staff and many interactive displays. We’ll probably come back as the sharks & rays display is closed for renovation right now.

Far too expensive for what it was The awkward bail up at the entrance to have photos taken was unnecessary, especially when they try to squeeze another $40 for the photo booklet at the end. The exhibits were ok, seemed a bit lack lustre. Seemed like more effort went into stage props lining corridors. Was over crowded, could almost taste the person next to me, staff looked bored. Jelly fish display was nice and seahorses too. I actually felt a little guilty visiting .fish looked depressed. I felt underwhelmed when leaving and $100.80 poorer (2 adults, 1 teenager). Won't be visiting again anytime soon sorry. We went to Cirque du Soliel in the evening, now that was incredible entertainment!

The experience was so great,my daughter was so happy. The only cons I can say is that about the way to the Penguins area there was no clear signage directing where it was if my daughter didn't ask where she can see the penguins we wouldn't have a clue. Over all it was a great experience.