SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Aquarium Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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What to expect

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is a public aquarium that offers a unique Southern Oceans experience with 30 exhibits, more than 80 different species, and 13 different zones. The aquarium is home to the southern hemisphere's largest Sub-Antarctic penguin colony exhibit, as well as amazing underwater viewing tunnels. Visitors can see a diverse collection of aquatic life up close, including stingrays, sharks, and jellyfish. The aquarium also features a replica of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's hut and a colony of Antarctic penguins in a climate-controlled exhibit. For the adventurous, there are thrilling experiences such as the Shark Cage Adventure and Penguin Passport, where visitors can get up close and personal with penguins

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent half to a full day exploring the many different exhibits at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, including the Antarctic Ice Adventure, Turtles Rescue Centre, Shark Tunnel, and more

Highlights: The kids loved the hands-on experiences and getting up close to the marine animals, and we enjoyed the unique views of the Hauraki Gulf ✨