Definitely on the smaller side for an aquarium, but I appreciate how it's around so many other things which is why I'm giving it a higher rating than if it was just standalone. We have free passes with our Legoland annual pass, so we checked out this place, the Orlando, Eye, and Madame Tussaud's. There was a lot of things to read, I made my older son practice reading by reading a lot of the plaques. There was also some fun interactive screens. And the highlight was a mermaid that was swimming around in the tank that came up to wave at everyone. It must be somewhat common place because we saw the mermaid a couple of times and only in one area where people rushing up to get pictures. The aquarium is broken out into sections, they had quite a few different species. My son also liked the touch tank. Overall, it took us about 45 minutes to get through so it's not a full day thing. If you read more, you could maybe make it last a couple hours, but for young children, I would say about an hour. Parking at icon park is easy. There's a free parking garage that has free parking on the upper levels and pay to park on the lower levels. When we came at about 5 PM on a Saturday there were tons of spots. I don't think this place gets that busy until nighttime. read more

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This aquarium is located in the icon center. This is part of attraction there. Parking is at the back of building or the garage. Parking is free. The back entrance next to Bluemen Group directly connected. The fish collection is good. It is a lot from different ocean. They also have collections from Everglades. I like seahorses collection. One of the seahorse is called pork belly seahorse. Sounds like a dish in the restaurant. Just kidding. I also like the decorative stone in the water. Most of them are like South America relics. I also like the touch tank. I got to touch small animal. The visit may take 1.5 hours to complete. There is the Florida residence price. I recommend this visit with kid. read more

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We came here for the Animal Crossing tour, and were excited to bring our daughter to see the aquarium. Children under 2 get in free, and there are Florida resident discounts available. For two adults (with the Florida resident discount) it was a little over $50 and we did not feel like it was worth the price. This aquarium is very small and gets crowded very quickly. We had a stroller (as did many other families there) and it was hard to navigate the aquarium because of how crowded it got and how narrow the path was. This aquarium is very streamlined as you maze through different viewing spaces. Many of the tanks lacked informational placards and there were very few workers around available to share more information about the animals. The few workers we did have the chance to interact with were very knowledgeable and friendly, but we definitely felt like there should have been more workers available to share about the fish. With other aquarium options within a few hours of the central Florida area, I can't say I will be returning to SeaLife Aquarium anytime soon. Due to the aquarium being overpriced, under staffed and extremely crowded, I would not recommend this aquarium. read more

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This is another exhibit at icon Park that has been here since it's opening. It's part of the complex with the Eye and Madame Tussauds. It's a walk-through aquarium exhibit. There a brand that has many different locations throughout the world . I've been to the one in Australia for the sea life and wildlife exhibits! At the end, there is a nice little interactive pool where you can plunge your hand in the freezing cold water and pet starfish and some anemones! This is a lovely interactive spot to learn more about fish and sea life ! I highly recommend for children and kids at heart ! read more

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We came here for the animal crossing event on a Saturday and you can just tell this aquarium wasn't ready for this event. It was insanely crowded. The line to meet the character was 3 hours!! We did not wait. Weren't even allowed to wait because the line was closing. The animal crossing event didn't have much else to it. Just a paper you got to collect stamps on. And some cut outs of characters. Focusing solely on the aquarium- it was okay. You're going to find better aquariums at Sea World of course which is down the street. But it could be fun for parents with small kids. It was just pretty tiny and it's designed as a walk through which dumps you into a gift shop. You don't get much say to which exhibit you check out first. It's just kind of like a trail of fish tanks. The staff seemed pleasant and well informed. Do not go to the animal crossing event though. Please save your money. And if you want to go to an aquarium in Orlando, just try to find a deal to get into Sea World. read more

Sea Life - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Super cool aquarium in such a small space! There are a few tanks that are so large that they run through several sections of the aquarium, but despite it being the same tank, there's something different to look at from each angle. Super cool and such an efficient use of space! I loved the informative tablets near each tank that tell you all about what you see! At the time we went, it was themed "Animal Crossing"! There is also a touch tank near the end of the aquarium, so cool to touch starfish and anemones! Great place to take the family and young kids! A long enough experience to fully feel worth the ticket price but small enough that it can keep the attention of young kiddos. read more

Sea Life - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

What a fun way to spend a few hours with a true kid at heart and animal (of all kinds) lover. This was the opening weekend for the Animal Crossing event. Great stamp rally and I learned a lot about Nintendo and marine life! The event was well organized and I must admit I was impressed by the atmosphere and the cosplay of many of the guests! I had the pleasure of attending with my own Isabell- she's a Star! Well done Sea Life- you have a wonderful staff of employees and volunteers. read more

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Sea Life is conveniently located in a busy commercial area with plenty of shops and restaurants. Lines are long and you might have to wait about thirty minutes after you get your tickets due to Spring Break foot traffic. It looks very small from the outside, but once you're inside there's actually decent amount of sea creatures and fish for you to see. One visit is all I need and probably won't be going back again. read more

Sea Life - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I visited for the first time this weekend for the animal crossing crossover. It was interesting. There were way too many people there for me to have a good time. I felt like I was waiting in line the whole time, more people watching than seeing many fish. It would have been a better experience if the crowds were more limited or queues were managed better. Overall the animal crossing stuff was super cute. The crowds were just overwhelming. read more

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Always a great place to visit. It isnt very large, but there are plenty of fish and turtles to see. If you have time, i highly recommend the behind the scenes tour and the VR experience. You get to see how the inhabitants are cared for and how the meals and feeding times are done. You even get to feed a few of the fish. Also, it is located in the same building as Madame Tussaud's and the orlando eye, so there are combo packages so that you can get the most out of your day. read more

I usually love aquariums but I wasn't a huge fan of Sea Life. It just seemed dingy and in need of renovations, overpriced in my opinion. Purchasing tickets online for during the week or a pass on Groupon is recommended to make it worthwhile. If you have young kids I'm sure they would have a blast. There were quite a few interactive things for them to do. Pros: Staff was super helpful and the line moved along quickly. Highlight of the day was being able to touch a starfish! The location is also great with plenty of restaurants and shops to visit. Cons: smaller than expected. Can get very crowded. Overpriced. read more

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This was a really nice experience it showed all the different oceans and areas of the world of sea life. The real cool part was 360 degrees and seeing the sharks and creatures swimming around you. At the end you can you touch the creatures from the Pacific the water is pretty cold . Located in Icon Park. read more

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I've never been here before, but $85 for two people seems a bit steep. But in California, it is a bit pricier, so it's fine. It's a tiny and brief exhibit, but I enjoyed looking at the sea animals on display. Since I hadn't seen a sea turtle that large before, it was very exciting. read more

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literally SO COOL. here for epic universe and had a day to spare. money well spent! they do a lot of conservation efforts, so i did not feel that my money went to waste. the mermaid is so cool and the photo ops are awesome! read more

Sea Life - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We had such an amazing time visiting this aquarium with our little one. It was a great excursion for the whole family and a fun alternative to spending the day in the heat. The overall layout was very interactive and kid friendly. The establishment was also very clean and larger than I thought it would be. Our toddler had a great time looking at the aquatic creatures and learning about them. There were fun lighting color changes and glass aquariums for him to walk through. This attraction definitely held his attention. There were also clean restrooms with changing tables which was a huge help. Although ibeing a busy day, the facility did not feel crowded and we were able to flow through the exhibits well. Overall, we had a great experience and I recommend it! read more

I have a passion for sea life and aquariums. The Orlando Sea Life Aquarium was a lovely surprise. They had a nice variety of fish, 2 sea turtles, Axolotyls, sharks, eels, soo many Seahorses (which is so rare at aquariums as they are hard to raise and keep alive), jellyfish, and so much more ! If you are on the fence, you won't be disappointed! Go! read more

Sea Life - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I love this aquarium! I bought tickets online for the discount. We spent about an hour here. The VR experience I paid extra for wasn't working when we arrived but we were able to do it before leaving. The VR headset smelled like body odor even though the employee said they disinfect them. It was shark summer when we went so they had special shark activities we liked. I enjoy the 360 tunnel and the domes you can get under for photos with the fish. read more

As a local with a newborn, it can be tough to find things to do to stimulate your child and not destroy your wallet. That's when we decided to try out SeaLife over by ICON park. It's definitely a touristy area but for the price it's not bad at all. There are a ton of interactive activities for children and SO many things to see. My daughter who was 3 months when we went couldn't stop staring at ANYTHING. It was a great time. One note: This is definitely a great place for children. Adults may find it a little small and boring but for kids, this is the perfect place! read more

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I honestly had low expectation for Sea Life Aquarium but was happy to find an enjoyable 75-90 minute experience in Icon Park. Although the WOW factor isn't as strong with only one main big tank area, you get multiple solid views of that tank as well as several smaller tanks and sections housing different sea life throughout the venue. The Potbelly seahorses were especially cool as well as the sting rays who really seemed to love showing off as people walked by. For a Florida resident, the individual event ticket was as cheap as $25 per person. I think that's a worthy entry fee for this afternoon excursion. read more

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Great spot especially for toddler. Pricing is a lil steep for what they have but I understand cost in maintaining these beautiful sea creatures. My toddler had a great time. It's a small aquarium. My nephew also went and enjoyed the experience and he's 10. Lots of fishes to see, along with starfishes, couple sharks that I thought were from avatar. Overall, all majestic and beautiful. There's a little tank toward the end where kids can touch a star fishes. read more

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Martin Luther King Day 2025, A day Sea Life for us was ALIVE... Rich in colors and DISPLAYS, This place trike does AMAZE.... Into the oceans you TRAVEL, Now judge for yourself viewing my camera use YOUR GAVEL. WHAT PHOTO IS YOUR FAVORITE? Comment below. read more

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This place is great for little ones. Really cool tanks that are low to the ground and toddler height so they can walk right up to the fishies. Relatively small as a whole but it was a perfect energy release for our one year old. read more

This place was great! When I entered here I did not expect to see so many marine life because the place seemed quiet small, but I was wrong. I noticed that they have interactive areas were you can see the fish closer, you can see them swimming close to you, and even an area where you can touch some of them. Also the staff, when they are around, they share interesting knowledge about the fish there. read more

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I honestly cannot think of anything I didn't enjoy about the Sealife aquarium. I had low expectations as it's inside of the Icon Park. While it might not be the largest aquarium out there, it absolutely packs a punch of what they have. There are several areas where you can be in an aquarium tunnel. My 6 month old absolutely loved it and was mesmerized by it. The price of 30+ an adult is a bit steep if I'm honest, but did feel like we stayed long enough to make it worth it. read more

Sea Life - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Eh- this place is most certainly for kids. We only came here because we bought a package to go somewhere else and this was included for a few dollars more, glad we didn't pay full price. While it's cute and there's a pretty good amount of fish, it's catered to I want to say pre-teen and under. It's visually appealing but you go through it fast and by the time you know it you're already at the gift shop so that's very boring. If I'm being fair I wouldn't recommend just adults to do this but if you have young kids they will enjoy it. I don't think they have a big variety of fish kind of the same in all areas and the things to do or spaces to crawl in most certainly catered to kids. I wouldn't return. read more

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This place was perfect for a few young kids. It was the perfect size and kids had a blast. Plus of course it's always nice to be out of the heat. read more

We came here on a combo tickets to wax museum and aquarium. The aquarium was fun to see. Had really fun tunnels the kids loved to walk through. It was smaller than expected and quick but fun none the less. Due to size. It makes tickets come off as pricey. read more

Sea Life - Turtle - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Very touristy, but a fun place to visit on a rainy day in Florida. There is some neat sea life to watch and see. Recommend taking your time since waiting a few minutes at each exhibit often times allow you to see something unexpected. read more

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This is a great aquarium with lots of different types of fish and coral, and touchscreens with according information on them. There's also a touch pool where you can touch different corals and sea life. read more

Sea Life - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This aquarium may not be the largest I've visited, but they make the most of the space! There's so much to explore, with various aquatic habitats that keep things interesting. They have a touch tank and a few unique tanks where you can actually climb underneath and view the sea life from inside. Lots of different marine animals to see, my favorites being the puffer fish and new octopus. The tanks and walking areas are all very clean and the staff I interacted with were helpful and informative. Great experience and fun for all ages. read more

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Sea Life is like a junior aquarium tucked away in Icon Park and because of its limited size it's actually just right for my 4 year old and the attention spans of little kids. Is it worth the price of admission? To be debated. Tons of beautiful and exotic fish and ocean life with interesting presentations. I found my son blowing past a lot of the aquariums because it started to get a bit repetitive. For me, the real highlight is the aquatic glass tunnel where sharks, stingrays and giant sea turtles swim overhead and nearly 270 degrees view of their habitat. Another fun area was the hands on petting allowed with the anemone--my 4 year actually said touching the anemone and their tentacles (?) was by far his favorite part. The entire experience took no more than 40 minutes. The gift shop was cute too but had the typical overpriced stock you'd expect at most aquariums. It was a good option for a lazy day over summer vacation but I think we got our fill for the next few years or so unless they expand. Considering it's all we have in Orlando I say go but expect it to be a quick visit. read more

This aquarium is small but it is a nice option to get out of the heat and sun. It is air conditioned and has timed entry. There is free parking behind the Orlando eye. They also have a food court and arcade outside the aquarium in the building with the wax museum and Orlando eye. read more

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If you have never been here before know that Sea Life Aquarium is located in ICON Park. You can find Free parking inside the ICON Park Parking garage on levels 4 & 5. Tickets to Sea Life Aquarium are $35, which is a bit expensive. You might be able to pick them up online a little cheaper; however, if you're going to take the time out of your day to come to ICON park you will probably stay for a while, so I recommend purchasing a combo pass or the PLAY pass, to check out some more of what ICON Park has to offer. The last time I was here was back in 2015 and unfortunately, they no longer have the octopus, but they do have plenty of other wonderful sea life to view. They have a massive Loggerhead Sea Turtle named Ted; several Unicorn fish; a puffer fish; a variety of sharks such as the Bonnethead, Zebra, Bamboo, Coral, and Epaulette; and there are several stingrays, along with a multitude of fish of different varieties, sizes, and shapes. My wife and I have been to a lot of aquariums over the years. Honestly, I can't see spending $35 here when you can get a ticket for $35.70 at the Florida Aquarium, and that place is awesome. I know were not in Tampa but I am just saying. Regardless, if you had your heart set on Sea Life Aquarium, don't let me stop you, just think about upgrading to the combo or Play pass. With that said, Sea Life is fun, and an overall great experience. We easily spend an hour in here just checking out all the cool sea life. There are several photo op areas; two or three aquatic displays where you can pop your head up from underneath and look like you are inside the display; an impressive aquatic tunnel you can walk through where you see sharks floating around, above, and below you; three large touch screen interactive learning displays where you can select a shark and rotate it around; a section where you can touch some of sea life; and If you do not know, there are restrooms towards the last display at the back of the aquarium. So if you are in town an looking for something fun to do with the whole family, Sea Life Aquarium might just be for you. read more

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3.75 Was walking around with the family and decided to do Sea Life. Had 0 idea of what to expect. I thought it took a decent amount of time to go through for the price. Something else I really enjoyed was the "touch tank" aspect towards the end. It was a really nice well rounded experience with tons of photo-ops! Would definitely recommend checking this out. read more

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Waited in line to get in for 30 minutes. Animal Crossing meet and greet was announced closed before even entering the aquarium. This was a total waste of money. read more

Tourist review: if I have to compare to our awesome aquarium back home, I have to admit, Sea Life is insanely more interactive! First off, they offer the reciprocal AZA discount for a quick 50% off all ticket prices: score! I love that digital photos are included with the package. Usually adding photos costs an arm and a leg so thank you Sea Life. Sea Life is great for kids as there's so many immersive experiences throughout the entire facility. For $5, parents can buy a Sea Life Ranger kit that is well worth the money! If not, there's stamps throughout the aquarium that kids can collect while learning about exhibits. Also, employees carry trading cards if you ask, we had an absolutely gem stop and talk to my daughter about sharks, it was a sweet moment! The axolotl exhibit is vibrant and cool, you don't see many of these creatures on display elsewhere. I enjoyed all the little bubbles that you could peak in or that magnify the tanks. To note: I personally think if you don't have kids with you, this might not be worth the full price. Adults could quickly meander through without all the little kid magic. P.S. park for free on the top levels of the nearby garage! read more

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SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium has way more to offer than you would assume. Seeming small on the outside, this aquarium offers quite a variety of sea animals and education experiences. For May, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium has Mermaids, included with admission. This experience has mermaids in the tanks and doing "on land" photo-ops. Kids were obsessed with the mermaids!! We also loved the axolotl exhibit, checking out these unique creatures and getting "in the tank" with them. At ICON Park, you can combine the Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium tickets to save money. With all 3, you could spend a full day at ICON Park. read more

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So many cute the designed jn there.xdecent price s and freidnly workers. Loved the axolotols!

This is a great little aquarium located inside the icon park building (under the "Eye"). FL residents, book online and save a few $$. You can purchase online or at the center kiosk located at the main entry desk. They no longer sell tickets at the sea life entrance. If you get up there without a ticket, they'll send you away. This is a small aquarium with big features. There are so many different exhibits and fun things to see. We love the pop up holes where you can look eye to eye with some fishy friends. The jellyfish wall is another fav of the littles. Don't forget to snag your booklet and collect all 9 stamps as you make your way through the aquarium. We enjoy this on super hot days, rainy days or when we have friends in town looking for adventure. If you're local, it's worth grabbing the annual pass. Going 2 will pay for itself. You'll use it at least twice, I promise. The only down side.... Which is actually really cool and not a down side, is there is SO MUCH to see and do all around the area that you might be wrangling the kids trying not to spend all your $$$. read more

Sea Life - After school advenutre - Aquariums Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've never been here before. Zach brought me here for a date day. I have to say this whole aquarium is kid forward- each room has something to do for the kiddos; each room has a section of fun fish facts as well as a hands on activity. There is little port homes for kiddos to see the fish closer. I highly recommend getting the package with everything included instead of buying a $50 ticket per person. They have a whole section dedicated to preserving Florida's natural swamps and coastal areas as well. This is such a great teaching tool for kids! The had soft box turtles and some fish you may find in Florida's swamp regions. The whole aquarium took us about an hour and 15 minutes!! I definitely recommend. read more

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