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Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space.

At a glance

#4 of 4 Tourist attractions in Mooloolaba

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.30

0.0 km from the center of Mooloolaba

Rating breakdown

  • 5 ★55%
  • 4 ★29%
  • 3 ★10%
  • 2 ★3%
  • 1 ★3%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.

  • Service & staff38%
  • Price & value25%
  • Waiting & crowds13%
  • Cleanliness13%
  • Atmosphere13%
  • View6%
Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
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Quick facts

What is the rating of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium?
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 11,479 reviews.
How does SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium rank in Mooloolaba?
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium is #4 of 4 Tourist attractions in Mooloolaba by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium located?
Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia — 0.0 km from the center of Mooloolaba.
What do visitors mention most about SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium?
Most often: service & staff, price & value, waiting & crowds (from 16 recent reviews).
How can I contact SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium?
Phone: +61 2 9333 9200 · Website: visitsealife.com
Rianna Cooper
So much fun! My kids (ages 2-6yr) had hour of entertainment! They love all the interactive exhibits, the seal show and the playgrounds along the way.
A C
I really liked the displays and the variety of marine animals. The signs are properly signed. I would suggest that maybe there could be suggested routes using different coloured arrows and also display show times at regular distances, even the toilets could have a schedule or suggested activities. The touch tanks are great!
Quynh Nguyen
The SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is a popular aquarium located in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. It offers a fascinating experience for visitors of all ages to explore marine life and ecosystems. Exhibits and Displays: The aquarium features a diverse range of exhibits showcasing various marine habitats, from coral reefs to freshwater environments. Visitors can see a wide array of marine species, including sharks, rays, turtles, jellyfish, seahorses, and colorful tropical fish.Interactive Experiences: One of the highlights of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is its interactive experiences. Visitors can participate in activities like feeding sessions, touch pools where they can interact with starfish and other creatures, and educational talks by knowledgeable staff members.Conservation and Education: The aquarium has a strong focus on conservation and education. It provides information about marine conservation efforts, threats to marine life, and what individuals can do to help protect the oceans.Family-Friendly: It's a great destination for families, with child-friendly exhibits, play areas, and educational programs tailored for young visitors to learn about marine life in an engaging way.Facilities: The facilities at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast are well-maintained, with clear signage, wheelchair accessibility, cafes, and gift shops offering souvenirs related to marine life.Visitor Experience: Most reviews highlight the enjoyable and informative experience at the aquarium, with many visitors impressed by the variety of marine species, the cleanliness of the exhibits, and the friendliness of the staff. Overall, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is highly recommended for anyone interested in marine life, conservation, and interactive learning experiences in a family-friendly environment.
ISH
Beautifully designed and presented.
Well maintained, and looked after.
Ticket prices are a bit high, but totally worth having the sea life experience.
Great seal performance. Witnessed Sharks and amazing sea creatures.
Small cafe in the corner.
Bit hard to find parking on the weekends especially.
Although, huge parking areas are around. Overall, it was a good experience..
KG
Buy your tickets online in advance. Great experience for little kids. For adults you would get through it in a few hours. Seal show is great, you can get a photo with the seals too. Nice gift shop and the staff were all very friendly.
Tracey Giles
We took two toddlers today and they had an awesome time. The exhibits are colourful and full of underwater life. The seal show was a favourite and good fun. Before we left we wandered through the gift shop, which had a good array of T-shirt’s, toys and knickknacks. Definitely worth going, no matter what your age! 😊
Roy Chan
The aquarium was quite small. However, it was packed with interesting exhibitions. The conditions of the sea creatures looked fine. There were quite a lot of visitors even during weekday to my surprise. The show was interesting and the penguins were really cute !
Charmaine Harris
Very busy on the weekends, so plan accordingly, was very difficult to find a car park.. for those with sensory issues, parents are not overly concerned about their kids wildly screaming and running around, and the tunnel can make you feel weird. All animals look well cared for, and the touch pool was a bit bare but still interactive and fun. Most staff engage with you, some more shy than others. The seal show was good. I would have loved it to be a bit longer. Seal photos are $30 per person. Overall, it was a great experience. I do appreciate the work Sealife does.

Take away: buy sustainable fish and always put your rubbish in the bin 😉
Jim H
Lots of fun taking the kids here. Smoth process buying tickets online. Facility is clean and well maintained. Ocean tunnel is amazing. Had a great time!
Dennis Fowler
The behind the scene tour was informative and interesting. Amy was friendly and knowledgeable.

Thoroughly enjoyed our time here. it didn't appear to be crowded as we walked around the aquarium. Seal show was fun and entertaining, advise you to get there early as the stands full up quick.
Montanna Kenenounis
Two kids and two adults fairly cheap entry with kids free under 3!! Definitely worth a trip from Brisbane. Kids loved the interactive experience from touching starfish, listening to the penguin show and watching the beautiful seals 🦭 lovely little cafe and gift stall where we bought some cute merch! Highly recommended for a family day out! Can spend 2-3 hours at this attraction easy.
Chris Martignago
Stayed overnight with kids on school camp. Kids loved all the behind the scenes experiences. Sleeping in the tunnel with rays gliding over you was, surprisingly, relaxing! Awesome staff provided interesting facts and were great interacting with kids. Great experience!
Kristin Greer
Overall a good experience. There aren't enough spaces in the car park but after driving around for 20 minutes, we finally got one. Staff were very friendly and polite. Decor and general appearance need a spruce up.
Had a good time.
Karri-Anne Gurd
Had a great time with my toddler! Food was a little steeply priced but somewhat expected. My daughter loved seeing all the Sharks in the tunnel and has been screaming for the Sharks for the past week. Will have to come back next time we're in town. Photos were good quality and in cute little frames for $30 each. Glad we chose to come!
Tim Hunter
We had a fantastic time today at Sea Life. So many wonderful exhibits displaying some magnificent creatures.

We really enjoyed the Seal show. Was very informative and entertaining. The host was great and gave a joyous show.

Highlight for us was the underwater tunnel walk and all the sharks and big stingrays.

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