SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland 1071
About the Business
Welcome to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, located on Tamaki Drive in Auckland, New Zealand. As one of the top tourist attractions in the area, our aquarium offers a truly immersive and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Step into a world of wonder as you explore over 30 live animal exhibits, each showcasing a diverse range of marine life. Our spectacular habitat displays provide a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the underwater world. Be amazed as you walk through our incredible underwater viewing tunnels, where you can witness the mesmerizing movements of various species.
One of our most renowned exhibits is the world's largest Sub-Antarctic penguin colony. Watch in awe as these charming creatures swim, play, and interact with each other. It's an experience that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
For those seeking adventure, our aquarium offers the opportunity to swim with sharks. Dive into the depths and come face-to-face with these magnificent creatures in a controlled and safe environment. It's an adrenaline-pumping experience that will surely leave you in awe of the ocean's apex predators.
If you prefer a more relaxed encounter, you can also join a behind-the-scenes tour of our aquarium. Get an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of our facility, and learn about the important conservation efforts we undertake to protect marine life.
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is a fantastic place to visit with your family, especially for children. They will be captivated by the playful penguins, mesmerized by the colorful fish, and thrilled by the presence of stingrays and sharks. Our interactive displays and touch tanks allow children to engage with the marine life, fostering a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the ocean.
To make the most of your experience, consider purchasing a Platinum or Gold Annual Pass. With unlimited access to the aquarium for a full 12 months, you can visit as many times as you like and explore all that SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's has to offer.
Please note that our Shark Dive Experience is temporarily unavailable. But don't worry, you can be the first to find out when it's back by staying updated through our website.
Plan your visit to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium and embark on a journey to discover the wonders of the ocean. Book online today and save up to 20% during off-peak times. We can't wait to welcome you to our incredible institution of marine education and conservation.
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Hours open
Monday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"a nice place to hang out tgt with kids. great antartica theme, and lots of penguins that so active. Some of the facilities quite old right now. Tickets price consider quite high if compare to other world’s famous aquarium, like Singapore S.E.A. Aquarium"
"Took my little sister here and it was well worth it! A great variety of animals and lots of educational stuff posted around the aquarium. Would be great if they had more variety at the cafe and had more seating available, but apart from that the aquarium was amazing and I’d recommend it to anybody."
"Fantastic place to bring your kids, no matter how young they are. The staff is so helpful and friendly, the animals well looked after, only the information displays and interactive things need to be freshened up. We still tremendously enjoyed it!"
"This was our first visit of Sea Life visit at Auckland. We like to visit aquariums. We generally take our time and many photos. Our visit lasted 4 hours. It is pleasant and the children will appreciate it, with a diversity of animation for them. My partner and I found the section with the penguins remarkable. This is the first time that we have been so close to penguins and have confortably observed them. We took best shots of penguins, even better than the one we took at Bird Park @ Singapore. Sea Life deserves a high score for this. The other parts are worth seeing but average compared to other aquariums. The aquarium is small, quickly overloaded, noisy with the crowd. It may need some renovation. It needs better education materials, to help identify the species, to describe their ecosystem. The photo taken at the entrance were not even given or e-mail to us as a souvenir for free. As any attraction park, all is made for paying additional services or else. You feel more being moren in an attraction park than a conservation « zoo / aquarium ». Note: Our favorite aquariums remain that of La Rochelle for its diversity and quality (min 6-8 hours of visit) and that of Singapore which, although small, offers huge aquariums with a wide range of fish and crustaceans together (4 hours of visit)."
"We had an enjoyable time here. It's a small aquarium built underground, below sea level. We spent about 40 minutes on the visit. Next to the small aquariums there are drawing paper and crayons for the kids to draw on the fish they like. There is also a small playround area for children. When you want to stop for a bit of rest or refreshments they have seats and a nice window view. This is a convenient place to visit, the entrance is on the right, the left is the exit. you can buy tickets on the website before arrival or buy on arrival. you will see the ticket counter on the inside side when going in. You should read about the history, the stories here you will find more interesting. Enjoy the moment."
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