Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium Entry

Highlights

• Encounter thousands of deep sea creatures including sharks and giant stingrays
• Visit 13 themed zones showcasing more than 80 different species
• See New Zealand’s only colony of sub-Antarctic penguins

Dive beneath the spectacular Southern Ocean with a visit to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium. Journey through 13 themed zones with over 30 animal exhibits and be awed by over 80 unique species. The aquarium is also home to New Zealand's only colony of sub-Antarctic penguins.

What's Included?

• Admission to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Dive into New Zealand’s ocean depths and discover a magical underwater world without getting wet! Immerse yourself in SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium where long-finned eels lurk in the rocks, king and gentoo penguins play on the snow and giant stingrays swim above you showing off their two metre wingspan. Don't forget to attend the interactive talks and feeding sessions where you'll learn fascinating facts about these creatures, as well as the aquarium's rehabilitation programs. Get hands on in the Tidal Touch Pools, come face-to-face with sharks in the Shark Tunnel and venture into Seahorse Kingdom to see the world’s only spiny sea dragons on public display - the options are endless!

Feeding and talk times:

• Penguin talk and feed: 9.50am, 11.20am, 12.50pm, 2.20pm, 3.50pm
• Turtle talk: 10:20am, 11.50am, 1.20pm, 2.50pm and 4.20pm
• Rock pool discovery: opens daily, visit one of our marine educators and learn about life in the intertidal zone
• Please note: Talk and feeding times are subject to change. We try our very best to maintain a regular schedule of presentations, however, we occassionally make changes in the interests of animal welfare.

Session Length

• Open Thursday to Monday, 9:30am to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
• Average visit time is 1-1.5 hours