Visited over the weekend with my two young children booked for a 9.30am slot. Line was long to get in but moved smoothly until the line for the sealife photos. Even if you don't want the photos, you still have to wait in the cue, which was not managed by any staff, despite there being two lines and people cutting in. Once you are past this, you are able to move around the exhibitions freely. Unfortunately, as someone with a baby in a pram, this was extremely difficult as numbers are not capped and every walkway is narrow and difficult to get past. To move between floors, you have to wait an extremely long time for a tiny lift for pram access or risk it going up and down the stairs. Anywhere there was a ramp, you could not get past with one in each direction safely. Majority of the exhibitions were great, but we noticed a fair few were missing animals or under repair. Additionally the 4D cinemas was closed as were the rock pools. It's a shame that it is allowed to be so crowded with people on the weekends as it makes accessibility really difficult and as someone who doesn't have the option to come during the week, it makes for a disappointing family day out when people are pushing you around exhibitions. I believe this would be a great experience if they had staff on the floor to manage how many people can be in and out of certain areas, not only for comfort, but should there be a need to evacuate, you would have a stampede of people and injuries would be likely. It was also disappointing to find that every single baby change toilet the nappy bins were overflowing with nappies, yet we had only been inside for less than 30 minutes from when they opened. I would say the bins had easily been neglected from the day before and the smell was revolting. I recommend visiting, but with no pram and during the week as you would not have to endure the chaos of the weekend visit.

Always fantastic experience and great learning for everyone. We hadn't been for around 3 years. It's changed a lot with improved exhibits, clearer access and pathways, and stunning exhibits and experiences. Not necessarily cheap, but you'd expect that. On-site cafe is handy but quite dear. Definitely worth a visit. Try to book a quieter time for the best experience.

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"

Fantastic aquarium and worth the money. We spent about 2 hours exploring and definitely felt that we received great value for the ticket. The jellyfish, stingrays, and sharks were the highlight of my trip and they had beautiful enclosures. The only downside was the penguins. They are gorgeous animals to watch but the enclosure felt a bit grim. I understand it is up to standard for animal welfare, but seeing such gorgeous creatures standing on blue plastic mats within concrete walls was a bit sad and it seemed like they are lacking enrichment. Even if these animals have never experienced their natural habitat I feel more effort could be spent in enhancing the enclosure. That being said they did appear healthy and well cared for. Overall would visit again and do recommend people visit. But if you are only interested in the penguins then perhaps it is not worth the money.

We love coming to the aquarium and experiencing an amazing array of creatures, activities, adventure and knowledge. The Aquarium has a well stocked café (that closes the kitchens at 4pm) and gift shop with plenty of great merchandize, professional photography and sealife encounters and experiences. There are rainforest, river and ocean creatures, with a huge number of sections for kids and adults to explore.

We had previously been to Sealife in Melbourne a few years ago and had a blast. Unfortunately with the current renovations, a major part of the aquarium, and arguably best part, is unavailable. They do provide a 10% discount during this period, however to get the most out of the experience here, I would highly recommend waiting until the renovations are completed.

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.

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.

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!

Sensational experience. There were a lot of people when I visited today. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the layout meant we got great views of all the displays. The displays were creative and informative. The short movie was wonderful - enjoyed by all three generations in our group. A wonderful way to spend a few hours.

Nice collection of ocean creatures: fish, reptiles, penguins, crocodiles, and much more!! A good place to visit with young kids and family especially on a rainy day. Everything was well maintained and clean. It was crowded over the thr Christmas period then. Would recommend buying tickets in advance, if not from the store would be fine as well with a short queue. Recommend to come again!

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

My favourite tourist attraction in Melbourne was hands down SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium on Flinders Street. A fun filled place for the entire family, SEA LIFE offers 15 various marine areas housing various types of sea creatures from jelly fish to tropical fish, penguins to crocodiles. The enclosures are impressive and the exhibitions are engaging and educational. The gift shop has amazing merchandise and you can pick up a photo at the entrance on your exit. This is a must visit attraction. Highly recommended with distinction!

We visited the aquarium on Monday 28 December 2020. We had booked for 12:15pm. The queue for entry stretched over 100 metres under the bridge with only a narrow path for passers by to get past. The people in the queue were not properly distanced and some not masked. Once inside we could not maintain safe social distancing due to the large numbers allowed entry at the same time. No attempt was made to ensure that a safe number entered each area. I would recommend that people not attend until the Aquarium management ensures a safe flow of customers through the venue. Based on what I saw I would deduce that the way everyone handles windows and exhibits without any assurance of cleaning of surfaces that it is a dangerous place. When we exited via the Aquarium shop we noticed the same overcrowding and that many adult shoppers did not wear masks. The Aquarium itself is great but the overcrowding made it unpleasant, scary and extremely unsafe. The management needs to make this a safe place and enforce healthy practices.

SEA LIFE AQUARIUM is one of my most favorite places to visit. My family and friends had a great day at this place. It was really awesome and I really love this place❤️😍

Fantastic experience and great learning for everyone. We hadn't been for around 8 years. It's changed a lot with improved exhibits, clearer access and pathways, and stunning exhibits and experiences. Not necessarily cheap, but you'd expect that. On-site cafe is handy but quite dear. Definitely worth a visit. Try to book a quieter time for the best experience.

Amazing place to visit with family specially with kids. My son loves to see the penguins fly (swim) in the water and chasing each other. 4D movie was bit scary to my son but overall experience was great. Better to buy ticket in advance if you visiting here in school holidays. Apart from bit wait time for the tickets, there was no hassle to go around the aquarium. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

It is highly recommended, although there are currently no sharks (The Oceanarium is currently closed while the zone undergoes an exciting renovation – unfortunately the sharks and rays will be off display. ) Various marine creatures make children linger and forget to leave. Emperor penguins, jellyfish, little rays, and 4D movies are Impressive.

The aquarium was a pretty good experience overall. The exhibits were exciting and informative. It was a bit crowded at times like others have said but since it's the holidays that's to be expected. Regarding the murky water - it is meant to be like that as the current marine life in the oceanarium are more active in water with less light.

I haven’t been to the aquarium in a few years and not much has changed. It’s still a great place to bring the kids for a couple of hours of fun. We always get a kick out of ordering fish and chips in the cafe and eating it in front of the live fish 🐠 🍟

Outstanding aquarium. It's a shame so much of it was closed including the VR experience. Seeing penguins was really special as I haven't seen one before. It was amazing and we all had a really amazing time.

Fantastic exhibits, well maintained facilities and friendly staff, Sea Life is always worth a visit when in Melbourne. Displays are expansive and provide a great insight into the sea life that surround us. Kids will especially love the touch pool and the Penguin Exhibit!

A great experience when in the CBD and brilliant if taking young children! There were plenty of exhibits, each with its own theme and marine life. Plenty of information throughout and even a 4D show which was great. Can be challenging to navigate, particularly with a stroller, but there are maps provided. Can get very hot when wearing face masks, but definitely a point of interest worth seeing when in Melbourne!

Probably the best aquarium in Australia. I could leave it at that but I think this place deserves a little more love. It's huge and you could easily spend over three hours just looking at incredible sea life they have presented here. But not only that this place takes conservation incredibly seriously all the fish or sea life is either to help preserve that species or is especially created to protect a spefic animal. One of their main exhibits is a crocodile that when you say it's gigantic it's a understatement. One of the biggest salt-water crocodiles in Australia let alone in captivity. But if they didn't protect it, it would of been killed to protect the environment is was originally found in. They have a penguin breeding program to help that endangered species I could go on but there must be a character limit and besides I don't wanna spoil it all for the newcomer so please come and check out a diamond feature of Melbourne and visit SEA LIFE Melbourne.

LOVE LOVE LOVED IT !!! The walk through tunnel and the penguins were my favourite beside the 5D .Lot's of interactive activities for kids. Cafe was very busy and food was moderately priced. Fun day out for our group of 5. I recommend purchase online tickets inadvance.

Great place to visit with your little ones. Lots of coral reef fishes as well as reptails and penguins !!!. Whole tour takes about 2 hours with a 4D movie experience for no extra fees. It's better to book tickets online as its about 10 $ cheaper. Enjoy!!! 😃

My partner and I came here for our anniversary and it was the most wonderful time! The staff were fantastic, the displays were beautiful, and the range of different displays was amazing! We will 100% be coming back here, we had the best time

This is my time at the Sea Life, it was good, enjoyable and the staff were great... The layout was easy to follow and attractions easy to view. There was something for all ages group. Favorite parts: Jelly Fish- these were awesome, Penguins (could watch them all day)... Sea Horses and giant Crocodile. Star Fish- you could touch them....

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.

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 place, good fun for kids and to see the sea creatures. Keep 4-5 hours of you schedule the enjoy the aquarium visit. There are many exotic varieties of dishes and sea creatures to watch out for. The penguins are a huge attraction. The food court is nice as well. Easily reachable by public transport and parking is available at walkable distance from the aquarium. We had a great time there.

Have been to the Sydney Aquarium, the Mooloolaba Aquarium and now the Melbourne one. Definately a 4 plus star although some of the areas are mainly for kids. No dramas with that at all. Over for a few days with Chuck McGill and today (4/3/20) we went to have a look. Very impressed especially with the penguin area as was Chuck with your big croc. You're doing a very good job people. Keep it up. We'll definately recommend to our friends in South Australia to visit when next time they're over. ✔✔✔👌

This place is home to thousand of sea creatures. Bit of a maze. Child friendly. Home to Australia's largest saltwater crocodile. Must visit penguin colony.

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Visited with my grandchildren a few days ago. I thought the exhibits were fantastic however cleanliness of bathrooms and lack if social distancing was a concern. Did not feel CoVid safe.

One of the best place to visit in the city, open for all ages to have a learning and fun experience. The place offers discounts for seniors and students too. The place have shops for snacks and souvenirs also. The whole experience or journey took us almost two hours but you can stay for longer hours if you want. Also accessible to wheelchair or people with disabilities.

I've been here 3 times so far so it's been always okay with me. This time however seemed a little lacklustre as well as being a Covid situation waiting to happen. You could book online and the booking website gave the impression that the number of people was limited inside. It certainly did not seem that way when we got there. Apart from at the entrance and exit there were no staff members inside the facility. There was no ensuring that social distancing was regulated and numbers did not get out of control. There were no staff members inside at all. People congregated in huge numbers in small spaces. It seemed more busy than before COVID. They could easily have had people waiting for the next area to clear out before letting in the next few people. You wanted to keep your distance so you could not see any of the exhibits as dozens of others were literally pressed up against the glass. Even through you would try to avoid close proximity people would barge past you making physical contact. Then there was the surprise of the touch screens and other play things for kids that required them to touch something that thousands of others before them had. There were no staff members wiping down these surfaces. With the complete lack of restrictions and supervision I was extremely happy to get out of there. One infected person would make this the next Melbourne Nightmare.

Madeline was an amazing help, when I was struggling with the website. She made my experience seamless and is a great asset to the company. Highly recommend her service. Thank you so much for your help!

Did the shark dive at the Melbourne Aquarium with a Red Balloon voucher I had been given for Christmas. At first I wasn’t too sure how great this experience would be, however it was absolutely awesome and would do it again. We went diving for approximately 45 minutes and it goes very quickly. Once you get out you immediately want to go back down and do it all over again. The training and help given to everyone diving was very informative and useful. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to do something different right in the heart of the CBD.

Did a private dinner for two in the aquarium after hours. Magical. Perfect evening. It was amazing being there without the annoyance of the fruit of other peoples loins running around and yelling at the top of their lungs. Ratbag kids spoil these sorts of places for adults. The food was delicious, the service wonderful and overall a simply amazing experience. I highly recommend it.

Bit pricey but over all great experience for all ages Would still return

Great day out.

Super Mind-blowing! I like it!

Awesome place to go with kids my family loved it highly recommend

Had an amazing time, definitely worth a visit if you are in Melbourne. Want to go again.

The aquarium is always an amazing experience. The cafe service is a disaster.

I love Sea life and Penguins..😁👍🇲🇨🇭🇲 Don't bother to trek to Phillip Island to sit and shiver to see a few little penguins at sunset. Come here and you have a great view of the much larger penguins under water and on land... Very impressive, kids loved it as did the adults. More fish than I could imagine. Well worth a visit..

Overall I had a great time. However, once you get past the ticketing section you have to line up for the photo section. Which is great for those who do want photos, but for everyone else you just have to stand in line for 20 minutes for the photos you don't want. It would be great if there was a way to bypass the photo section.

Beautiful enclosures. Well thought for the animals. 5 stars for conservation very educational, lighting is wonderful, plently to see. Lots of ramps and elevatprs for prams and wheelchairs. Staff are polite and helpful. .. altho hated that we had to wait in line 30-40mins at the start for everyone to take a photo. Whats with that? No way for people who dont want a photo to be able to go around. A little frustrating at the start. Booked for 11.30am line was long to get in because of the photos. By the time we past the photo area at entry it was 12.15pm. Not covid friendly.

Absolutely love it. My son is two and half, he just amazed and excited, it is massive inside, we spent nearly three hours to visit the whole aquarium. The staff are friendly too. Highly recommended especially for your little ones!

Quite the experience to have in Melbourne! The aquarium had a variety of sea creatures all in separated sections. Loved the penguin section and the sharks section the most. It was divided into two major sections, sea and rainforest creatures. Overall I really enjoyed the visit and definitely recommend it.

Loved it! The walk through tunnel and the penguins were my favourite. Lot's of interactive activities for kids. Cafe was very busy and food was moderately priced. Fun day out for our family. If driving I recommend purchasing online tickets and at checkout add the $9 weekend parking. It works out cheaper and it's only a short walk.

You will be happy when you go here! We spent almost two hours there, taking our time to read the very interesting information. Obviously it is crowded on the weekend. Staff is super friendly and in good spirits, the animals are just bewilderingly stunning… an awesome place!

Very great experience. Can be quite expensive for an adult (over $40). Took me and my mate one hour to go through the entire aquarium. Fascinating creatures I loved seeing them all! They have descriptions for some exhibits if you wish to learn more about them.

We had a great day and lots of fun for us and the kids, a bit disappointed because of the renovation, but we already know that 🙂. The only reason way I add 2* is the low maintainance, it looks dirty, especially the cinema. As we seated, I felt itchy nose and irritation. When I saw the fans, I realised why I felt that way. Anyway, here are some pictures.

We had an amazing time at Melbourne's aquarium. Anyone with kids who is travelling to Melbourne and thinking about going it is totally worth it. My daughter said it was the highlight of our trip. Underwater creepy crawlies, jellyfish, star fish you can touch, a walk through glass dome section with saw fish, manta rays and sharks and an Australian wetlands area with snakes, frogs and crocs. Plenty of photo opportunities and learnings for the little ones. Has a cafe and a gift shop for a cute little souvenir. If you've got kids, (actually even if you don't) it's absolutely worth it to spend a few hours here.

Cool place to go to with the kids, we go every couple of years. Good size & you feel like you've had a good outing by the time you walk through.

Family friendly, interactive & enjoyable for all ages. Looking forward to their renovations! Easily accessible restrooms and cafe. Parking can be a little tricky, however the Aquarium offer discounted parking at ‘Secure Parking 522 Flinders Lane’ Recommended Nearby Food Courts: Crown Promenade (5 minute drive, 11 minute walk)

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.

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.

The attraction itself is great, plenty for the kids to see and do and decent value when you purchase a combined discounted ticket with Legoland Discovery. Only wish these attractions had property run cafes/restaurants inside as the food options are limited and generally terrible. Next time we'd look to have lunch beforehand and spend the afternoon rather than head there in the morning.

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.

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.

I thought the whole setting was super cute, the animals, but the penguins' habitat is very bad for them, they have no space and they look very sad! It's a shame. all the other fish are in a very nice place but the penguins are alone and sad. It's not enjoying seeing that

This establishment is disorganized and poorly managed. Regardless of whether you book online or in person, expect long and disorderly queues. The process includes waiting to have your ticket scanned and then for a photograph, all within a confined entryway. The ticket prices are excessive, costing over $250, which equates to roughly $50 per person. Additionally, the lack of on-site parking adds to the inconvenience. Given the overall experience, a fair price would be no more than $15 per person. I have visited aquariums in Singapore and Dubai, and compared to those, this aquarium falls significantly short. The variety of fish is disappointingly limited, the water appears murky, and the space feels overcrowded. I regret to say that I will not be returning to this disappointing establishment

It was a great day out with friends! So many interesting things to see. I was amazed at how clear the water was! I learned a lot and was able to see some of my faves...sting rays, turtles, and penguins up close!

Great place for the kids, the 360 view of the underwater aquarium is magnificent. There's everything you would imagine to see and also there's virtual reality stations a 4D cinema and food area. Highlights were the seahorses, jellyfish and turtle displays

Brilliant place for kids and adults. My entire family is an annual pass holder. However, more cleanliness could be maintained by visitors being more respectful and by hiring more cleaning staff. Also, more security or staff could be hired to ensure people follow the guidelines to be kind to the sea life, e.g. despite written warnings, people continue to bang the glass walls where the penguins are displayed.

One of the amazing places to visit while you are in Melbourne ! Definitely worth the price ! It's cheap for your pocket as well ! :)

Very impressive aquarium. Great exhibits, we especially loved the glass tunnel and jelly fish parts. One thing we noticed was the aquarium was very set up for kids and often viewing was sometimes not set up for our adult selves. Staff were all very friendly, helpful, and informative.

Worth a look , for sure. My daughter and I took advantage of the restricted attendance, because of covid19...

Range of sea animals. My cousin 2years, she was very excited especially with penguins.

Love the experience usually but due to covid, even with reduced capacity still felt a little close for comfort.

I visited sea life, a few years ago. I had an awesome time. Fantastic set up, the variety of sea life is unbelievable. Bring the kids, they'll have a great time. When you're in Melbourne & restrictions have eased, be sure to visit, I guarantee you won't regret it. I've still got my White pointer souvenir.

Amazing Place, everything was beautiful, I love all about penguins. Everyone need to go there.

They need to review the prices. Like Seriously An adult for $46 ??? and Child for $32 ??? Please bring it down as everyone can not afford to pay that high prices. I remember it used to be like $25 3 years back and suddenly $46 now :(

Loved it

A great place to see amazing sea creatures especially the big ones. My kids were very excited to be there

Way too expensive but great Fish & attraction

SeaLife Aquarium is a fabulous place especially for kids. There is so much to see with a whole lots of fish, sharks, jellyfish, whales, crocodiles, sea horse penguins and so much more. Kids especially love the huge glass wall theatre where you can get up close with the wide variety of sea creatures. The glass tunnel is awesome as well. There is also fun room where kids can paint sea creature on screen and then can watch their picture on huge wall. It's fun especially for young kids and you would need to make a lot of efforts to get them away from there. Staff is very nice and friendly. What I liked this time compared to my previous visits was that I was able to download pictures taken there. Last time I had to buy physical prints to get the code to download pictures. This time it seems the cost of digital download was included in the ticket price which was nice. There are toilets and a nice cafe. You can get a beautiful view of Yarra river and river walk from the cafe. Good spot to take some selfies. The only caution I would recommend is to keep tab on kids. It's quite dark and kids can easily wander off and it can get tricky to locate them. So keep them close and have fun. Highly recommended!

Very educational for the kids and adults🙂👍

Melb aquarium is very good in organising many education sessions for children. Even there is small and not many animals compared to Singapore, I think it is good for family and children to spend time Bd learn about sea world.

Have reviewed my opinion and rating. Marginally one of the better big-city aquariums, yet very much over-priced in the context of local and international animal-oriented attractions. $32 for my 3 year old, and the only connected car-parking deal cost me $38 after discount. So it cost my daughter and me $116 to go to the aquarium for a few hours, including the experience of walking down the urine-soaked stairwell at the car park. Finally, the Bay of Rays lacks actual rays, and there's no real opportunity to touch anything living.

good place to go with kids.

ok,

This a great treat and wel above of what I expected, wil definitely go there again.

Lovely Place , kids love it so much.

People don’t put their face mask on and the staff do not tell the off.

Amazing fun....penguins and sharks are best

Its great for kids

Overall great place for adults and kids. I think the penguins pen needs to be spruced up a bit

Good place to visit for friends, family or couple. It's baby friendly place with elevator for baby car. The light and landscaping is very nice. There are some interesting animal and a 4D video.

not as good as in other countries

Wow, loved it.

A must watch in Melbourne. Kids gonna love it

Great day out with the kids changed a lot in 5yrs so definitely a great place to go. Whether you have been before or never before.

It was an amazing experience.

So many different things to see. There's also the Shark Dive experience which is an awesome chance to scuba dive in a controlled environment.

I can spend a day to see the shark

Great place to visit

(Translated by Google) The aquarium is really huge, the visit easily lasts 3 hours and the fish and other creatures are more impressive than the others. At the rendezvous: penguins, sea crocodile (huge), sharks, magnificent and immense manta rays, reptiles of all kinds, dragon seahorse etc ... The particularity of this aquarium is that it offers a very fun activity for children, that is to say that it offers the possibility of being able to color a fish, jellyfish, shark or crab of any color and by the then make it appear and SWIM in a virtual aquarium which is great fun! (Original) L'aquarium est vraiment immense la visite dure facilement 3 heures et les poissons et autres créatures sont plus impressionnantes les unes que les autres. Au rendez vous : pingouins, crocodile marin (immense), requins, magnifiques et immenses raies manta, reptiles de toute sorte, hippocampe dragon etc ... La particularité de cet aquarium c'est qu'il offre une activité très ludique pour les enfants c'est à dire qu'il offre la possibilité de pouvoir colorier un poisson, méduse, requin ou crabe de n'importe quelle couleur et par la suite le faire apparaitre et NAGER dans un aquarium virtuel ce qui est très amusant !

Lovely staff and super place to visit

I really enjoyed the trip behind the tour, and how much food you feed the aquarium each day. The best part was when watching the stingrays eat. It started to splash water everywhere. It was such a experience. The boat ride was also incredible never seen a shark that big in my whole life. And the story told by the staff were amazing. With the booklets of all the creatures under the aquarium. ❤️

The kids had a lot of fun and learned so much about aquatic life. The curved glass plays with your eyes so if you spend too much time here you might end up with a bit of a head ache. It is a bit expensive but worth the visit

Honestly just worth it for the penguins. Can spend a good couple of hours walking around and viewing all the animals and information that are available. Great tourism spot and a must go for any Melbourne visitor

Enough to see and be done with in about two hours. Generally, clean and well maintained.

Great place to visit ...good for kids....but photos are expensive

Best ever place I've visited. They've preserved sea creatures very well. I spent valuable time over there. Must take yours kids once in life whenever you get chance.

This absolutely one of my most favourite places in Melbourne to visit. Wonderful experience for those who love sea life you can have a great chance to see and monitor the real sea life very closely. Super friendly, nice and cooperative staff who will guide you on every step. Stunning ambience, everything is more than perfect and up to the mark. Entry tickets are reasonably priced. Full marks to the management, keep it up guys.

Staff and exhibits were great. Layout was very good. However, very crowded and no social distancing in place 😖

This is the second time i've been and was dissapointed. It was over crowded, a few of the exhibits were closed and the pricing is way over priced which is why it got a three. I think there are far better value for money attractions in Melbourne.

My kids (3 and 7yo) thoroughly enjoyed their time here. We spent a good 3-4 hours going through the aquarium. Highly recommend for some family fun and learning.

They need to put an age limit or at least get parents to control their kids as they were hitting and kicking at the glass which kind of ruined the experience for me. Really enjoyed the exhibits though they are truly beautiful

A great place to visit and explore more about sea animals.

It's awesome

I visited to take part in the "swim with the Sharks" activity. It was totally amazing. TBH I was actually more interested in the scuba diving aspect of the experience, the Sharks were just a plus. The staff were amazing, from the beginning to end. They took us through the experience with care and professionalism. I had previously taken part in a introduction to scuba diving course and found that my experience with Melb aquarium, was by far, better equipped, more instructive and better run. I recommend the swim with the Sharks (sting rays, fish) experience to any body, at any level, it was totally amazing. Thanks Jess. Just in way of advice, be careful where you park near by. I noted before I went, the aquarium offered a discounted ticket at a nearby wilsons car park. In my haste not wanting to be late I parked in the "secure" car park across the road and not the wilsons where the discount was offered. Was stung a $60 parking fee.

Not much sea animals..... Not worth spending that much entry ticket...

Loved visiting here and can see various types of fish and its biggest attraction, the penguins close up.

Good experience overall with kids. A little pricey but ok for an annual visit. Better options for parking should be made available. Parking adds to the cost a fair bit. Discounted parking ticket did not work.

Good fun for all ages wet and dry both!

Great spot for the family plenty to enjoy and explore

Had a lovely day at the Aquarium. The displays were amazing and we were able to see the penguins feeding. Only real negative was too many people and it was impossible to distance. Also make sure you get a map, we missed a whole section because the signage is not great and a bit confusing. The food was good in the cafe was nice, fresh and reasonably priced, but again lots of people, so needed to share our table. The girls loved to experience overall, so will visit again soon.

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a good place spent time with family.

Wonderful experience for people of all ages. Nothing at all to dislike.

Would love to go there one day!

I homeschool my little boy and is an absolute joy to visit here. Ultra handy to the CBD with trams trains etc handy. The free shuttle bus to Chadstone (where the sealife partner, legoland is located) stops right outside. Lots and lots to do. Well set out and great for everyone 🙂

Just loved the place. Penguins, crocodile and sharks are main attractions other than a 4D movie. You can swim with fishes or have dinner with your mate in that place surrounded by 360 degrees glasses of aquarium if you pay and book earlier ! Bought Merlin yearly pass for 10 attractions at the cost of simply 2 general day visits.

Fantastic

Very crowded even with covid but still entertaining.

Loved it

U can get get discounted parking at 474 Collins street.

What an entertaining venue for little ones! Adults also would love it as it makes everyone to like by showcasing hundreds of sea creatures. Sharks and penguins are the dominant ones among them. Entry fee and photo charges are bit high, though it's worth it, if it is one off visit.

There is no competition in this field 🤪 Disappointed that they turned of water and 3d in their 4d cinema.

We had pre booked tickets hoping that this will ensure that the numbers are limited and that we can keep social distancing. When we arrived we where herded like cattle and squeezed into a small area to have our photograph taken. From there on the place was crowded and it was near impossible to keep your distance when there were clearly too many people allowed into such a small space. Secondly, I was horrified at the size of the animal enclosures. The sea turtle was bumping into glass and rocks and could hardly swim two arms lengths, yhe crocodile was couped up in a small pen, the crab maybe had 1m to move around and the penguins were squeezed into tiny space. I felt sick to my stomach, these animals are imprisoned. Something has to be done to improve the quality of life for these poor animals or they should rather be set free.

Quite pricy for the facilities. Educational stuff must be affordable and free for kids.

Great place for all, but especially kids. Go early as the line was long as left at about 12pm

Fantastic place for kids.

Beautiful place for those who are new to the country for kids it is so good I loved it There is a food court Tiolets Three levels includes Jelly fish Sharks and fish the Crocodiles 🐊 and sea horse Penguins You can experience the Virtual reality!

The best experience if you enjoy animals, very good for a Sunday family afternoon.

We have so much fun here

Amazing experience well worth the look.

Rubbish

Good place for kids

If you haven't seen an aquarium before it's a good place to starr

Wonderful place to visit.

The aquarium was a pleasant experience, we really enjoyed the penguin enclosure

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Staff not enforcing masks indoors. So many people about not wearing masks and not social distancing especially when spaces are rather small. Otherwise, good displays.

Great day out for the whole family, (even had a potty chair in the toilet for the toddler). Thanks Sea Life!

What an enthralling place. Very interactive for children, parents will love the child friendly views

Nice aquarium, kids loved it. We went on Saturday though, and it was super crowded with people not social distancing at all. I'm not obsessed about mask-wearing or anything like that, but this was really dodgy; I guarantee if just one person had the wu-flu earlier today, 50 people would have it now. So either ensure that you control numbers so people can distance, or don't control numbers but get people to wear masks. I re-iterate that it is a really nice aquarium though, with friendly staff.

Covid life aquarium. Booked a time slot as required online attended a line around the block to get into the establishment for this particular time slot. It was like being a sardine ready to be fed to the penguins. There was zero social distancing, it was more like social crowding and a race to catch this virus. I would recommend attending on a week day. I've given 1 star for the penguins and 1 star for the employees being so lovely and informative.

Fun. Parking not ideal. Doesn’t open til 10am by which time toddlers have been awake for hours and are ready for a nap within an hour or two of arriving. Would be great if they opened at 8am so we could spend the morning there and be home for nap time.

Grandson 5yo loved the sharks & penguins, had a great time

Wow place...love going there.

Amazing experience...good variety of marine species on display with interactive activities for kids.

Sea life Melbourne is awesome, the place is very clean, the staff are lovely, and the exhibits are to die for. My partner and I visited for a few hours, and our favourite areas were the shark observatory, and the 'invaders' section - namely, jellyfish. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sea Life to anyone - with kids, or without!

Amazing place

Good experience for 6 yr old and 4 year old.

If you haven't been I highly recommend a visit. The building is so much more on the inside than you would expect from seeing the building from out. Allow around two hours by the time you visit all the areas and grab a midway snack at the Cafe. Cafe has nice coffee, inviting staff and good food.

Me and my family had a Wonderful experience !!!

Friendly staff, clean environment!

Limited activities and only about a hour worth of things to look at and do. Overcrowded and simply not worth it. Some areas are filled with fish you can buy in your local aquariums. Honestly. Pay half the price for the same group of people and go to Melbourne Zoo. You will be there for 4x the duration and kids will be more impressed.

Great afternoon with the grandkids. Worth the visit

Amazing fun for the whole family!

Lots of cool stuffs, areas are very unique and have its owned vibe.

Very nice experience! A lot of different fishes and the tunnel in the big aquarium it's astonishing!

This is a great place to take the kids for a day of fun and learning. It's a little pricy (2 adults and 1 kid = $100+ but it must have massive operation costs. The animals are more active than at the zoo which I feel weird saying as animals are not there to entertain but for education, conservation etc. Any how well worth the price of admission and the yearly pass (which we didn't get this time would make it a bargain)

Time well spent with kids. Great place to being toddlers Very well managed facility. Toilets are bit messy though

Exhibitions great,food average & expensive.

Enjoyable, yet underwhelming. They could do a lot more to encourage social distancing & spacing of people throughout. It was quite cramped & crowded

A great way to spend time with the family

Look like every thing is very real and you actually in sea

The family had an epic time

It's good for younger kids and family but not so accomodating for young adult and adults. I wish more for adults too.

Amazing. So much fun

Not a long visit. Takes about 45-1 hour from start to finish. Don't consider it value for money.

Brilliant, excellent for children of all ages. Highly recommended, even though very expensive tickets.

Awesome place, plenty to see

Melbourne Aquarium website lists parking options in Flinders lane, Beware, this will add over $50 to your visit.

Great experience Good place to visit with kids specially with little ones Enjoy a lot Will be going again next year Beautiful place ever

Mostly very good.

A fantastic beautiful experience

So amazing place, like we are under the sea with sea life.... so many fishes my kids love to see penguins 🐧

Wisited with our granddaughters and loved it

It was pretty good, could be better

Loved the penguins!

Was not worth money I think but overall good experience

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i really enjoyed going here! it was really fun and great for a day out.

Take kid here Kid sleeps full 13 hours the same night. 10 stars

An amazing and wonderful sea life experience. A great outing with family, especially kids would love it. Well maintained and organized. A must visit!!!

Its quiet amazing in my opposition

Great place for th ekids.

Great place to spend the day with kids

15 out of 10 for atmosphere and luxe vibes, the food though is disproportionately plain. Do it for the gram.

Loved this place so much was my first time and definitely will be going back.

Loved this place but thought way too expensive for what you get. My highlight would have to be walking thru the fish and also the penquins. Recommend but please drop your prices

Really good experience

Unfortunately due to yr of covid, attraction has dropped in every way. Sad to see penquin distraught. We have always loved the aquarium, unfortunately understand that they are trying their best for all involved. Let's hope we all get thru covid 19 and our perfect country can go back to thriving.

Great for kids

Lots of fun

Great place to go take a look at some of the most beautiful sea creatures.

adrianbass5 on Instagram loves it

Was a great day out for the kids. We were lucky to secure discounted tickets for adults or would have been an extremely expensive day out. I would be disappointed if I'd paid full price as there was far too many people and very hard to see many of the displays. The curved tank walkway was great, but again very hard to see or get photos due to the amount of people, especially during restrictions.

Loved it

Went with kids and it was a great day out .

Nice

Absolutely loved it :) nice date had here with my partner

Very good and friendly stuff and many places designed for families. Interactions are available for young kids. Unfortunately the size of the aquarium is not very big if you compare with the other ones I. all the other top cities. And the water tunnel part doesn’t have enough space to do the diving. In all it’s good option for young families.

Great place for anyone to go for a day out. Went as a family with a small baby. If you have a big pram take a slim/smaller one or put bub in a carrier. We went on a busy Saturday so easier to not have a bulky pram with everyone else's prams and the crowds. Food was surprisingly good and had a great time seeing all of the sea life.

Always love coming here. Great outing for the day. Awesome exhibits.

Got an unexpected tour from Alex, went over and above, his information on all the marine life was amazing such a awesome job would go back if he was there

Great place for the kids

Loved the jellyfish

Great family day out.

Booking online was a joke! Was meant to give 15% discount and didnt Then asked if I'd like add on showbag, kids adventure pack selected both Telling me at checkout that it's out of stock not telling me what was out of stock had to go through process 3 times plus missed my original booking time through this nonsense. Aquarium it's self fish,sealife amazing!

Good experience especially for kids. A little expensive hence why 4 out of 5 stars

Was a fantastic day out for the family, we had soo much fun. The family room could have been a little bit cleaner but it was quite busy so I can understand 😁

What's not to love about an Aquarium, the attractions were interesting, signs were very informative

Great morning.

I went there 2 years ago and there was more to see and more activities for the kids. Went there currently and some of the exhibits were closed, hence lesser fishes to see

Always a fun day for the kids.

One of best for the kids

I have wanted to visit the aquarium for years and wasn't disappointed, a great day out :)

So nice love the sealife creatures

The best place ever👌🏼

This place made me feel like a kid again. Amazing exhibits everywhere you look!

Great my 8 month old was enthralled. Lifts for prams were super slow tho.

This is like every aquarium I've been to in the past. That doesn't mean it isn't worth it or boring. Being able to see the creatures of the sea in this format is always amazing. I visited during COVID times so a lot of the interactive displays were closed. Also it appeared a lot of the information screens for the creatures were not operational as they appeared to be digital and touch screen based. This made it less enjoyable as you weren't sure exactly what you are looking at or to be able to find out more about them. We had a large school group at the same time which did detract from the experience as they were primary school age so quite loud and running around making it hard to get close to the displays. We spent approximately 1 hour 45mins walking around. We saw everything to offer. High lights are the tunnels, jelly fish and the massive crocodile. I had a very young toddler with me so this was a good amount of time. Older children and adults could spend longer really looking at and enjoying the displays. The biggest issue I had was parking. There is no parking at the aquarium. However they recommend/state they have a partnership with a car park a short distance away on Flinders Lane. We followed this advice and the signs. Parked and returned less then 2 hours later. We were charged $45 for the parking space. This is crazy as they have early bird options for $16 the entire day. If they have a partnership then you should be able to get a code/discount from the aquarium so you are also only paying $16. I would look at other car parking next time. Also highly recommend a train if this is a possibility for you. Unfortunately this was not an option for us. My little one loved it and was amazed by the entire experience. I will definitely be back in the future. All up it cost $120 for my family of 3 (little one had free entry due to age).

there's at lease seven fish in this place.

nice educational aquarium. friendly staff.

Generally a good experience for the kids, but not a super super aquarium. Average I would say. The penguin area and the undersea walk was exciting, but rest isn't exceptional.

A lot of fun. I definitely recommend getting the annual pass. Food is a bit mediocre, but face it, it’s not what you’re there to see!

Had the greatest time walking through the many aquariums. I spent ages watching the marine life swimming through the aquariums. You get some great close up views of the different marine life. Nice to see the work they are doing in the Jelly Lab. The lighting is perfect for every aspect of a jelly fish moving through the water. Great viewing spots for the kids for their own close up look. Plenty of opportunities for some good photos. Would always go back on future visits to Melbourne

Nice experience for kids and good for adults too. Takes about 1.5-2 hours to complete the whole thing. I guess it’s not too bad for the price. We enjoyed the jellyfish, deep ocean, sea horses and penguins. Quite amazing the colony of penguins they have there. I do wonder how they got there... Ethics aside it’s a nice day out. Could have more kid friendly information about the animals. Some of the electronic displays weren’t working and some of the animals had no info. Movie was very strange and didn’t seem relevant. Would probably go again some day.

I took my three young kids there twice in two consecutive weeks. We all had a great time on both occasions. This aquarium definitely exceeded my expectations. I love how the aquarium is designed. You can see everything simply by following the route from entry to exit and you can also easily take shortcuts to skip certain sections. The aquarium is nicely organised into different sections. The range of sea life on exhibit is fantastic. There are so many things to love about this aquarium. My favourite parts include touching and learning about the shark eggs and sea sponges, seeing the octopus, watching gigantic rays and saw fish going pass the tunnel and the penguins near the exit. My kids also loved the 4D movie but unfortunately one of the projectors was broken and the movie became a 2D movie. The projector was still not fixed the second time we were there. The whole aquarium is wheelchair accessible. I had a pram during my visit and had no problem with access. The only downside is that you need to use the lifts which can be a bit crowded and there can be a queue on busy days.

Hello again! Just revisited this place and it's amazing! I've been here so many times and I still can't bare to watch those penguins! Although I didn't get many photos, I couldn't stop watching the penguins! i highly recommend this place for animal lovers!

Really cool place ... excuse the pun ... and it was actually a really nice temperature throughout ... our little group had a great time ... impressed by how large the place is ... so many different areas ... I was a bit heart broken though when setting such a huuuuge crocodile in technically a small space. I hope it gets some time out in the sun some how! I was a bit frustrated that there was no way at all to call you guys to make an adjustment to our booking, luckily it didn't matter that we were half an hour late... you website does suggest I can call you, but there is no number listed!!

Great half day activity for the kids, especially the little ones. There's plenty of interactive activities and talks to help educate everyone. Best to book beforehand you save a little bit per ticket, especially if you're an RACV member. No parking on site, but plenty of paid options within a few minutes walk of sea life, once again, pre book your parking and you can save a bit. Tram stop directly out front if using transport.

Very crowded, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lovely staff throughout the experience. Quite expensive for minimal things. Food is expensive too and the seating is often flooded with people, so you have to be quick to get a seat. Very awesome views of sea creatures and different animals and close ups with them too. Awesome watching the penguins get fed right in front of you!

Definitely is a good place to explore! Kids spent almost 2 hours to finishing the tours. We like the penguins, jellyfish and the giant crab!

One of the best attractions in city of Melbourne. A selection of sea creatures in an entertaining sequence along with a range of activities for all ages. The only negative point was the number of people allowed inside which made the experience a bit too crowdy, with no chance of social distancing. Range of food and drinks also needs to be improved.

This place is awesome! Spent too much time having fun that I didn't take too many pictures. A lot of people during the school holidays though, and the rooms are quite small so it can get loud. I can only imagine it would be even better with less people around!

All of the different aquatic areas were interesting and informative. My favorites were the giant rays, the tropical tank and Antarctica. Nice and cool indoors on a hot Melbourne day.

I thought it would be a great experience for my 18month as he loves water! But the grownups were just as fascinated. It was a memorable day for our family full of wonder and excitement!

Absolutely brilliant place to visit whether you live in Melbourne or are visiting this is a place not to miss. Although the Q is long they get people in very quickly. The food in the restaurant was above expectation and great value. I highly recommend that you visit this attraction as it is also very family friendly. We will definitely be back very soon. Well done sea life aquarium

Was a great day for the kids and me! Always interesting and great to see some of the creatures up close. Was fairly busy on a weekend but plenty of room to move through the exhibitions regardless. Really enjoyed the penguins and the sea dragons. There were a few exhibitions that were empty and getting updated so good to see they're keeping it turning over with more reasons to come back again

Amazing place!! You can see all kind of fishes and in the big aquarium they have an area where you can seat and watch all fishes/sharks and more. Nice cafeteria and common areas

A surprisingly large experience given small street frontage. Goes underground with good immersive experiences covering a good amount of Australian sealife. Interactive and fun for small children and plenty for them to see and do. Some better signage and layout would help as we got confused a few times even with the map. The glass on displays needs to be cleaned more often or more thoroughly. Lots of snot, hand prints etc made some displays less engaging. Post covid recovery is obviously something there working through with multiple displays empty or being rebuilt or enhanced. It'll be great to come back and see it all touched up.

Great day out! Kids loved it but good prices are a joke better off eating before you go! Also gift shop only takes card not cash..

A must stop in Melbourne. Plenty to see through the easy to navigate layout. Awesome tunnel walks in the tanks as well as a huge variety of aquatic life.

I like the way the fish tanks are kept so clean. Beautiful creatures big and small. And the 10 minutes 4D cinema treat was soooo enjoyable and funny (based on ice age movie) Cafeteria is good too we enjoyed the latte and chicken burger. Overall its was a good trip Worth your money.

A good place to bring kids for experiencing sea life. Good collection of exhibits across a large area with good amenities. Some of the areaa can definitely use some improvement and better maintenance. The penguins didn't look too happy in a not so big enclosure. Similar attractions in cities like Bangkok/ Singapore are better than Melbourne Sea Life.

Sea life Melbourne is a great choice for visiting during school holidays. I booked the day before and paid for it. The price is reasonable. You can get there easily by tram or train. The staff are really friendly and kind. The fish and sea creatures are really amazing and my children love there so much. Highly recommended for children between 3-12 years old. It has a 4D cinema as well and we enjoyed a lot.

I genuinely enjoyed my experience. I spent probably 60-90minutes exploring the place while obsessively trying to line up the perfect pictures. The large tank that you walk under and around was truly mesmerizing. I've never seen a sawfish up close and in such detail. I went as a solo traveler, and while it's definitely gear towards children it's just as entertaining for patient adults.

Very busy, as being school holidays, there is alot to see and do. Recommended you buy your tickets in advance. Check for feed times to ensure seeing them, sharks, and stingrays currently getting refurbished. Cafe 9r food is reasonable, staff are excellent..kids activity packs available at the entrance, shop on the way out..easy accessible from the tram lines or train station.

It's ok. Loved being able to take the kids. It was clean and the attractions are pretty cool. There's not much in the way of food in the cafe, probably the most disappointing part. It was pretty packed and getting around a little frustrating. (Not all the aquariums fault, some people just cant/don't read signage)

Great place with beautiful tanks and fish. best part of the aquarium was jenny and the penguins. We loved watching the people in the jelly lab doing their jobs 👀Come here for a chill and fishy day out

We had an absolutely fabulous time at Melbourne Aquarium, so much to explore for the little ones and heaps to look at for adults. The displays are engaging for children and ours had a ball. We will be back. Looking forward to the tunnels opening up again.

The first two floors were OK and can get a little crowded. Jellyfish exhibits are fabulous, as are the sea dragons and sea horses. The crocodile is enormous! The penguins were our highlight!

Great place to visit.. can spend hours there just watching the fish. Not too bad for a public holiday there was a fair amount of people.

They are so busy at the public holiday, this was my very first time here since i’ve been to Melbourne for 5 years. They are smaller than i thought, maybe busier. Maybe it’s not the right time, the under the sea tunnel were closed for maintenance or something. And have to pay extra for some other-thing.

Decent aquarium. Missed the sharks and rays, though cause they are currently out for refurbishment. This was well advised in advance though. Loved the feeding talk with the reef fish, especially the leopard shark who kept dropping his fish.

We came to the aquarium about 7 years ago with our 5 year old nephew, and returned in 2023 with our almost-4-year old son, the aquarium has so much to see that on both occasions we visited we didn't see every attraction. On the occasion in 2023, we knew the shark tank was closed but that you could see virtual digital experiences instead. We made it to about 6 attractions and I think there were about 14 or so to see. The Octopus, penguins and jelly fish were particularly cool and the interactive drawing where you can colour in a image and see it float by in the ocean was also a cool experience. The food at the cafe was good, the free photos from the beginning are available for purchase inside a book for $40 (1) or $60 (2) or can download freely via QR barcode. Overall a great day, would recommend for any age probably just prepare to not see the whole thing in one go with little people. Would come again in a few years.

Love this place!! Took two young boys with me who just had hours of a blast!! Although there is a section closed - it was still a great experience and most definitely worth it! I got the info of where to park from the Aquarium’s website which made things so much easier for me - & the walk was only a short distance which was great! The staff at the aquarium are so friendly and approachable! We would definitely be coming back for more sea life fun & adventures :)

Super cool, lovely for families with small children as there are lots of interactive displays and fun experiences to keep them entertained. The 4D movie may not be suitable for smaller children as the shaking seats and loud noises might frighten them. Unfortunately the shark tank was closed for maintenance and won’t be opening until 2024 :( There are a few cafes inside the aquarium but they are quite pricey so i’d recommend bringing your snacks with you.

We have loved coming here, and although we loved so much of our visit this time, we really did miss the sharks and sting rays. If you are able to wait and get your moneys worth by seeing the full display I would recommend it. Otherwise it was a great experience for a fun family day out!

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.

It was ok! I found it a bit hard to navigate, and one of the lifts were under maintenance so the stairs were a bit difficult with a pram. The penguin area was awesome though. I really loved that! 5 stars for the penguins. I would have loved to see more sharks, but next time when they are finished renovating their tanks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After not having been in a couple years, it was lovely to visit. It was a bit confusing to navigate, so I wish we were provided with a map or something like that. The only other negative that I have for this place is the lack of staff. It would be really great to have someone to ask questions about in different sections, but I understand that that may not be realistic. Beautiful experience overall though.

I actually anticipated more, it is on a big land, however, the fish displayed varieties was less than what I expected and the sharks were not there as there is a maintenance to there living area. To be honest the best part that me and the kids enjoyed was the Jellyfish land, it was magnificent.

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!

We enjoyed our visit, the staff were lovely, especially Vicky (Lego Dots) and the staff member who gave the penguin talk. However it’s looking a bit old and rough in some parts. Some of the glass was very dirty and the penguins and crocodile looked miserable. A few of the displays had no sea life. I should mention they are helping to breed endangered animals etc, so that’s wonderful. I would like to warn families about the photo album upselling at the end. They cost a ridiculous amount and there was no warning or signage with the cost and what they were. My son thought they were free, so he got quite upset. Legoland didn’t do this, so I’m might sure why it’s needed.

Went whilst they were upgrading the aquarium and it was still pretty good. The jellyfish exhibit and penguins were our favourites. Being from Sydney we do prefer the Sydney Sealife over the Melbourne one but it’s still worth going and we would recommend it! Great half day for the kids and lots of interactive things for them to do there!

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

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.

Excellent collection of fish, reptiles, penguins, crocodiles and Soo much more!! One of the best places to visit with your family. The food from the cafeteria was excellent and fresh too. Everything was well maintained, clean and a really good variety of sea creatures. Was a bit crowded over the weekend but not too bad. Would recommend buying tickets in advance, I got mine from an app called Headout and got a really good discount for general entry.

Visited on a 1st Jan, New Years Day, no wait time plenty of space to walk around not too crowded. Lots of hands on experience for the kids. Croc was massive. Had a chat with a Sting Ray, told em to be careful because Steve Irwin still got boys on the outside 😂😂😂. Overall was a great experience with the family.

Great atmosphere, staff friendly. No need to pre book ticket as you still line up. Few suggestions to make the place run smoother.... a line is needed for people not wanting their photos taken as this held up the line which is not a good thing considering a high percentage of your patrons are kids. Also, great to offer a few freebies., but lets be honest, nothing is free. Let the patrons know you will try to sell photo to them at the end, better to be open. I would also suggest leaving prams out the front and banning them from inside as this held up a lot of people and made it frustrating for the people pushing the prams. The aquarium was clean and well maintained. The resturant was clean, but very limited choices, would love to see a healthier option for people. The 4d movie was great and the penguin enclosure was great to finish on. I found the gift shop at the end highly over priced....maybe leave that one and head to kmart after...great day out for family but remember...bring loads of snacks, wet ones, water and maybe some colouring in or a device to entertain the kids while you have a few minutes off at lunch. Great job Melbourne, BUT still a few things to sort out.

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!

Beautifully set out in 15 different areas. Lots to see and explore. I really like how the exhibits are interactive with kids and adults which adds to the experience. The exhibits are well maintained and I interesting. The help of the computer screen also adds to the overall experience as it highlights the Marie life you are looking in at each exhibit. Really enjoyed the 4D movie as well. Would highly recommend anyone to visit one off the best aquariums I see.