Sea Life Sydney is a public aquarium founded in 1988, within walking distance of the city’s train stations and the Darling Harbour ferry wharf. Standard admission runs on a date and time slot. There is also a flexible ticket with no fixed entry time on your chosen date, but numbers are limited and the price varies. Tickets bought online in advance cost less than at the door and include a digital photo pass. The discount only applies to general admission booked at least a day ahead for an off-peak date, and tickets bought on the day cost the same as at the ticket desk.
Inside, the aquarium lists a Shark Valley Talk, Creature Story Time and a Discovery Rockpool Feed & Talk, though no times are given for them. The Penguin Encounter, Shark Dive Xtreme and a VR experience are paid extras on top of admission.
The trade-off is when you go. Prices are higher on weekends and during NSW school holidays and change by date and time, so the cheapest visit is a school-term weekday booked ahead.
Family FAQ
How much does Sea Life Sydney Aquarium cost?
Children under 2 go free; pick the 'Child (Under 2)' ticket when booking online.
Are there height or age limits at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium?
The Penguin Expedition boat ride is not open to children under 90 cm or under 2 years old.
