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SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, United States
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Sh
Review №1

Beat aquarium ever!!! So clean and the exhibits were so creative. Worth a visit. Took so many cool photos

Ma
Review №2

Amazing we were able to visit the sea life aquarium today and the wheel and wax museum Sunday and the deal we received was also amazing

S.
Review №3

Great aquarium to visit. Lots of beautiful exotic fish. Enjoyable for adults and children. I would definitely recommend visiting sea life.

Ta
Review №4

Loved this aquarium, it was a bit small but still did the job. They have a tunnel area and you feel like you’re in the ocean with the sea animals. They also have a section where u can touch some sea animals. Super cute.

Ed
Review №5

Considering how small this place is, its pretty amazing how well the aquarium is organized. There are not big sharks but you do get to see enough interesting exhibits to warrant the price. Id totally get an annual pass if I lived in Orlando. You get some discount for the ferris wheel or the wax museum if you came to the aquarium. I really enjoyed the aquarium even though comparing with many other aquariums Ive been to this is probably the smallest one yet.

By
Review №6

Good aquarium, not at the same level as the best ones nationally but still worth a visit.

Ja
Review №7

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Some of the things that were there couldnt be done as we are in the time of Covid-19. Still, clean environment and the attractions were great. Going again sometime.

Bu
Review №8

One of my Favorite Aquariums. Even though it is one of the smaller ones I have been too. It is a really nice Aquarium, surrounded by lots of other stuff to visit and explore!

Mo
Review №9

Very nice aquarium. Giving this 3 starts because the price is very high due to the COVID shutdown and a lot of the exhibits and interactive stations being closed. My daughter still had a good time.

Me
Review №10

Its nice but very small. Only took 45 minutes to go thru completely. A little high priced but nice. Kids enjoyed

Mi
Review №11

This place is honestly amazing. The kids loved it, we loved it! My only issue is the price, I think its too much for the amount of the things you can see. Also COVID has shut down a lot of attractions.

Ti
Review №12

Educational interactions. Compartmentalize into major ocean sections highlighting regional variety. Really enjoyed the conservationist approach to saving animals most people have never seen.

Ca
Review №13

Very interesting and fun. The employees were helpful and the exhibits were amazing. The line wasnt separated between people buying tickets or people who already had tickets though..

To
Review №14

So much fun. Every exhibit was open

Ji
Review №15

Nice aquarium. Good variaty.

Mi
Review №16

Very enjoyable lots of viewing points.

Gu
Review №17

The aquarium is wonderful. There’s lots to look at but a lot of the attractions are closed due to COVID. Also the price is really high for what’s available; otherwise the location is really great and worth a one time visit. Also the location it is in is wonderful and super contemporary and clean.

Na
Review №18

I enjoyed this aquarium and I thought they did a good job with directing the flow of visitors for social distancing. Theres some music that might bother some kids (mine is autistic and it took her a minute to adjust). You can go through as many times as you want though and my kids loved that!!

Lu
Review №19

Awesome experience for adults and children. Highly recommend.

Co
Review №20

The exhibits were absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful atmosphere and sets. The animals seemed very calm and happy! My only huge qualm was that it isnt a very big aquarium, and so paying close to $30 per person was really irritating. I wish I would have read somewhere that it was a smaller aquarium. I just hope half of the ticket cost goes to helping save the sea or sea creatures.

Di
Review №21

Beautiful aquarium! In a nice location surrounded by restaurants and other things to do. My family enjoyed this place very much.

Jo
Review №22

Definitely meets covid safety measures while keeping alive the beauty and fun that is to learn as we watch our marine friends; They truly bringing out the beauty of the ocean, you feel as if your in the frost science museum in MIAMI definitely will be coming back bring our friends and family

Co
Review №23

This place is pretty big really cool for kids had a couple of traction shut down for covid-19 other than that recommend going there

Ro
Review №24

All the displays are sparkling clean and the aquariums are too! So much fun and educational information. Well worth the price of admission. To enjoy all the displays, we were in there for about two hours.

bo
Review №25

This place was definitely fun, would probably do it again but i wish it was bigger but for the size and price it was perfect and the 360 tunnel was cool they pretty much had many of the fishes you could think of.

An
Review №26

So awesome! Completely surprised by everything they had to offer. They did an awesome job with space, ambiance, animals, interaction. LOVED IT!

Ya
Review №27

I’ve been here a few times with my cousin and I thinks it’s cool that they have those domes where kids can see from the middle of the tanks.

un
Review №28

So much fun. Learned so much. Just a little crowded should have a maximum number of people go in at a time. Other than that i really enjoyed my time.

Ba
Review №29

Super fun experience for the family, the staff were very nice and patient with kids, the attraction was a pretty good size and took a good bit to walk through, which was great for tiring the kids out, and it was very well kept! Definitely something fun to do if you want entertainment in Orlando, other than the theme parks.

La
Review №30

So much bigger than expected. Amazing scenery in the tanks. Very informational and fun. Lots of healthy interesting animals

Ja
Review №31

Surprising. So much better than we imagined. Got the double ticket with the wheel and it was a super great treat.

T
Review №32

Friendly atmosphere. Great exhibits. Very clean with social distancing.

Fe
Review №33

Small indoor Aquarium with plenty of small colorful small fish, young sharks and a sea turtle. I gave 3 stars because the entrance price is $24.90 with simple (website listed) discounts. We were able to walk through the entire aquarium in an 1hr and 15 minutes guiding a two year old to look at every glass viewpoint, no instructors/employees offering additional information beyond the posters and tablets mounted around the space. I went here before covid and went again after and feel there should have been someone cleaning ALL the glass and high touch points in the aquarium. I did not see anyone doing this. I also felt there werent enough hand sanitizing stations. As in, I hoped there to be one every 25-30 ft of walking and that was not the case. (bring your own is definitely needed because there were plenty of empty sanitizing canisters around). Lastly there was a long line to get in, I would have preferred there be a purchase for your entrance day and time BUT your online ticket purchase is good for a year so that helps.

Da
Review №34

Great experience for the family. My 1 year old loves fish and was overjoyed with the whole place. The venue is small but is packed full of great variety. Well worth the trip.

Da
Review №35

Make sure to buy your tickets online for just a single ticket for under $30. if you buy at the counter youre buying a ticket and a vip photo experience which I thought was a cool thing where they take pictures of you throughout the aquarium. but its just one photo right when you walk in. we bought two of those and they only needed one pass. seemed like a sketchy way to rip people off. I even asked the clerk if they had a pass with no photo and he hesitated and said no (I knew after that he was lying then checked online after) so my recommendation is buy your tickets online without the photo pass and save money.

Pi
Review №36

Loved every minute of it. We visited a while ago but I’m just now doing reviews on places I’ve been to. Very informative all around the aquarium. My children enjoyed themselves and loved the part when they touched some of the coral and star fish. Each of us were given a colorful book with information about sea life. We went around the aquarium to find each stamping tool and stamped each page and once completed we all received a free gift at the end. Will visit again!

Je
Review №37

Visited for the first time. It was wonderful seeing all of the fish, etc. They took a picture of us before the walk through tour. I felt that the photos were a little pricey considering you cant buy just the pictures themselves.

Ma
Review №38

If you love aquariums, this one is a lot bigger inside than it looks outside. It is very well taken care of and they have a beautiful variety of fish. And while youre visiting check out the Orlando Eye.

Sa
Review №39

Nice exhibit, cool indoor environment, and kid-friendly. Due to Covid, there are no hands-on activities for visitors but the experience is still enjoyable.There are other attractions within the building and places to order food/drinks.

He
Review №40

This place was great kids had a blast just wish the touch tank was open the kids were sad about that

Na
Review №41

Nice little aquarium for the kids and a wax museum in the same building. Worth it to just do the combo. Shark tunnels and a touch pool. Longer than you would think!

Ma
Review №42

We absolutely loved visiting Sea Life Aquarium. I wish this place was hiring

su
Review №43

Very nice place to visit when its not crowded. Its a cute short aquarium but with a lot of character and interesting sea life. Unfortunately because ofnthe virus some things dont have access for a while but still a nice place to take the kids.

Sh
Review №44

I loved this little place. Very clean tanks and clear water. And odd as it seems, it really seemed like the fish were happy. I enjoyed it very much.

Li
Review №45

A lot of different fish, sharks, stingrays, sea horses, and sea urchins, etc. Very few descriptions of the different fish. Also, people do not know how to stay six feet apart. I understand you may be excited to see the fish like I do, but dont get right up to on me. And wear your mask... its the rules.

Na
Review №46

Very cute and cool fish. A mini SeaWorld. Great price and no long lines. Free parking. Great if u have small children.

Ja
Review №47

As a child I still recall my first trip to your location. My parents bought me a killer whale, which quickly became my favorite and most prized item. I carried it around every place I went.20 years later, I returned as an adult and found myself filled with the same childhood glee. I even bought the same killer whale stuff animal.Thank you for the lifeline memories.

Jo
Review №48

It was a really cool walk through. For av smaller aquarium they pack a ton of stuff into it. Great place to go.

Am
Review №49

It was a cute aquarium but for the price I just expected more. For just 2 tickets I spent over 70 dollars. The place is small you can easily complete it in about 30 to 45 minutes and there is no large marine life. I think a more accurate price should be about 20 bucks per ticket.

Ca
Review №50

This place was so fun and my husband and 8 year old daughter had such a amazing experience here at sea life aquarium. I 100 percent recommend going here.

Re
Review №51

They defly practice social distance very sanitized. The views are amazing even if ur not a sea lover u will upon exiting

Mi
Review №52

Its okay. Just seeing the fish only. No activities like some of the other aquarium Ive been too. But kids will love just to see the fish

Yr
Review №53

The place its great it has great set ups to see, but right now die to covid you cannot do any interactive activity to follow the health regulation rules.

Al
Review №54

Sea Life was great. We had a group of 6 adults and we all had a blast. Good for adults. Great for kids. They have a ton of information about the fish and sea creatures. They also have small touch tanks where you can touch anemones and such.

Al
Review №55

Great aquarium! A little on the smaller side than we were expecting but still great for kids! (And adults)I definitely recommend doing the back stage tour, really cool and you can learn a lot.This aquarium does a lot of turtle/shark rescue and breeding programs. So thats awesome.

Co
Review №56

Very unique aquarium that lets your kids get right up into the action! What it lacks in size it makes up in design and unique aquariums. This is a must do in my opinion!

Ch
Review №57

Informative but boring. I knew there wouldnt be any large marine life but all of the bubbles to go inside the exhibits for better views were closed, no education talks, only one sea turtle, not even the touch pool was open! We were in and out in 20 minutes it was so small. If they had informed us of no touch pool, we would not have wasted our money. However they do have many informative postings about sea life and why its so important to protect which is great.

Er
Review №58

Had an amazing time. Went for my daughters 5th birthday. She loves sea life creatures.

Ne
Review №59

Educational and fun wrapped in one!

Mi
Review №60

All the tanks have beautiful fish. Theres a part where you can touch the starfish and a playground for the little ones. Theres glass bubbles for little ones to simulate an underwater experience.

C
Review №61

Some of the exhibits were closed due to Covid making the price of the ticket way too high for whats available. The tanks were well taken care of but the aquarium is very small and you can go through it very quickly. Not worth the price in my opinion.

Mo
Review №62

We went on because we had some extra time and was included in our Go Card 3 Day Pass. Its good if you have kids. The best parts are the concave and convex holes which help you get close to the fish. Some fish even seem to enjoy get close to you and playing with you. The tunnel is really cool. The glass bottom is fun.

Ch
Review №63

Seeing all those sea creatures in the huge tanks just filled me with wonder. The displays are very well done with different views of each one. Very cool!!!

Ki
Review №64

Its really cute! If it was busy it would be impossible to enjoy. They do allot that of promoting and supporting of various habitats.

Ri
Review №65

Lots of fish to see fun for little kids. No interactive exhibits open due to Coronavirus. Only accepting credit cards (no cash). Very nice gift shop.

ma
Review №66

Lots of interactive spots for children. I liked the overhead tunnel. Lots of fish, rays, small sharks and turtles.

ch
Review №67

Amazing place. To be able to get up close and personal with these amazing sea animals is great. Also the VIP tour is worth it. Get to learn more about how they run has a well oiled machine. A lot of great information. Like I did not know about the salt water how they basically make it to the ocean standard that these animals need to be in order to survive. The staff is amazing over there. From the cashier, nice picture lady, the VIP guide, the staff walking around, gift shop and picture people all were amazing wonderful people. If you live in orlando and havent been here you are missing out. Thank you all for a great day. We will be back!

Ca
Review №68

I took my niece and nephew to the aquarium and they had a ton of fun. Their ages are 6 and 2.5 and they were both entertained by all the exhibits and features. A couple of their favorite things were the large interactive screens showing facts about sharks and the area where you can touch different small sea creatures. There are lots of different fish species to see, as well as turtles, stingrays, eels, and sharks. We spent about 3.5 hours walking through the aquarium, so it’s a good time-filling activity. Plus the location on I-Drive means there are several fun things you can do before or after.

Aw
Review №69

We went on a Friday afternoon and it was great. It wasnt too busy or crowded. All of the staff was knowledgeable, friendly and patient. An FYI for parents with children who have special needs, it can get loud in there. And there are a lot of hanging lights.We will definitely be returning for another adventure!

La
Review №70

Nice place to stroll and watch the fish for an hour or two.

Ba
Review №71

If you are visiting Orlando, it is a MUST see placeWonderful. Me and the kids enjoyed it the most.The way they display the ocean creatures is great , it is really organized in a perfect way. I will definitely come back.

An
Review №72

Very informative. Any child would love this aquarium. Not sure if theyre still letting you touch certain marine animals but it was very cool! Anyone in Orlando should stop by if theyre looking for something to do.

Br
Review №73

It was a great aquarium, the wall of jellyfish was huge and amazing, and you were able to change the lights in the jellyfish tank to different colors as well as the lights on the ceiling in the room. They had plenty of tunnels and bubbles that gave you a submersible look into the tanks, and the 360 tunnel you could even see them swimming under your feet. There was something cool for everyone at any age.

Jo
Review №74

You cant come here expecting sea world kind of aquarium. But with the money you pay for the ingenuity of the aquariun it makes it one fantastic experience. I suggest if you have a 7 hours of layover in the airport go out and visit this place and get the madame tussauds combo tickets the area is good too

ib
Review №75

Super chill aquarium, pretty and clean. We got to see the turtles and their tunnels are pretty awesome. Their exhibit was very informative and definitely full of color. I do gotta say that I felt like the exhibit was a bit short but overall was nice. I would definitely come back again.

Ch
Review №76

Staff was friendly and informative. The whole family had a great time seeing all the sea life. It was unfortunate that a couple of families did not abide by the signs and staff for social distances. They made several of the guests there frustrated.

T.
Review №77

A small, but nice aquarium. Im not quite sure how other reviews stated they spent an hour or two here its not that big! Although a lot nicer than other aquariums Ive been to we spent about 35 minutes here. Was it worth the price? No. (Paid about $50 for one child and one adult admission) Get tickets online for a slightly cheaper rate.

Ro
Review №78

They crammed a lot of fun fish into this location. We enjoyed looking at everything and they also encouraged social distancing, so we got to enjoy seeing the exhibits without being crowded with tons of people

Br
Review №79

Shorter than expected, but definitely still very pretty and entertaining. A great place for the whole family, very informational as well. A wide variety of fish and sea life. I do feel its a bit pricey, for whats offered. But I did enjoy the experience nonetheless for sure. Id recommend it for all ages.

Co
Review №80

It was very nice.

Ra
Review №81

My kids loved this place. Getting to see all the different fish and Sealife was very cool. They also had little tablet screens that you can see facts about the different types of fish that were in that tank. It was very cool. We will definitely be back.

Ge
Review №82

I booked 2ticket for my son 3rd birthday to him to see sea animal cause he loves sea creatures. So I had a Emergency n couldn’t make it. Knowing I was coming from Palm Beach . So I called like 5times trying to cancel the tickets n get a refund they never pick up. Since I had buy the tickets from expedia so I decided to contact expedia instead they never pick up the phone . N expedia keep me updated with what’s going on. 6 freaking days later after my trip they email or let expedia know that they can’t give me my refund because it’s been for then 24hrs. How TERRIBLE IS THAT. For a first time customer n they make me pay $20 for a 3 years old n $30 for myself. I will never go there or recommend someone either....

Fr
Review №83

I loved it, for the price it was great! Its small but still with lots to look at. At some point I did get dizzy, but it was all worth it. If your planning to go, just go. The price is right, its clean and its a really good spot for couples and families to go to. To see some sea animals.

je
Review №84

Great for kids--lots of opportunities for kids to be in looking glasses within the aquariums. Fish seemed healthy and very easily viewed. Jelly fish exhibit was cool with various lighting. Not tons of varieties of jellies, but just the perfect assortment of creatures. The interior of the aquarium was nice and warming with wooden plank like floors and clean bathrooms were throughout. Staff was great- friendly and helpful. The acrylic/glass could be a little cleaner/clearer, but traffic definitely moving through. Didnt feel crowded, but maybe I went during a down time. The little train ride outside was a plus, but it doesnt run in bad weather (or even rain?). Lots of restaurants and a few shops nearby. Easy parking (free)

Di
Review №85

Ive been to SeaLife several times before. I enjoyed this particular visit. It wasnt crowded which really allowed us to enjoy each exhibit at our own comfortable pace & practice social distancing.Pros:•Staff are walking around to greet you and answer any questions you may have about the aquatic life (Sammy was the guy we spoke to during our visit and he was super informative & polite)•Lengthy walkthrough and plenty to see•Information available for all exhibitsCons:•Most of the restrooms still require you to touch the soap dispensers and faucets.Covid-19 Measures:•A wealth of easy-to-read signage•Floor decals & pop-up signs•Staff were stopping folks who werent wearing masks and asking them to put them on.•Clear indicators of social distancing.•Decorative coverings that look like seaweed to cover up areas that are temporarily closed for everyones safety without taking away from the aesthetic.

Mi
Review №86

Its nice here for little kids to learn about Nemo and his friends in the Sea. Not as crowded as I thought. Full of different fishes and tanks are clean and fresh.

Pa
Review №87

A nice aquarium to visit in the Orlando area, not the biggest or best by any means, but admission is reasonable, parking is FREE, and the exhibit is fun for all ages. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa is much bigger and better, but its also more expensive and wont burn a day of driving in traffic to Tampa!! Lots of restaurants in very close proximity, as is the Orlando EYE and the Wax Museum if thats your thing. A family can casually pass through the aquarium in 60-90m.

El
Review №88

The aquarium was so wonderful . We plan to make more trips out to see more of the great creatures in the SEA LIFE aquarium !

Br
Review №89

Small same thing over and over but still enjoyable just wished it was different stuff to look at.

R
Review №90

A bit small for the price but the kids seemed to enjoy it.

No
Review №91

If you are a Florida resident they usually have discounts online. The place is small for an aquarium but it is very nice. If you stop an look at everything that they have you could probably make an afternoon of it. This place is perfect for the smaller ones. Lots to touch and some interactive things to do as well. They have mermaids there now. I don’t remember them having that when they first opened? Perfect for a rainy day. The only bad part is that it’s on International Drive. Lots of traffic in this area and usually it’s all the time. They also have a wax museum here an the Orlando Eye which is the big Ferris Wheel on International Drive. Now they have the chair swings outside in the front of the building. Lots of things to do in this area.

Ka
Review №92

Fun aquarium. Smaller than many Ive been too but still enjoyed it. My children really liked it.

Ja
Review №93

Kids friendly environment. Big aquarium full of sea animals. We paid $20 for each adult and $15 for our son. There is 30 min behind the scene tour for $5, for each person.

Ra
Review №94

Great place to visit for kids along with adults. Plenty to see, very clean, and friendly staff. Should warn soon as you go inside after buying your tickets you are asked to take a photo. We were not prepared and it felt rushed. The photos are free online or you can buy them when you leave.

Ay
Review №95

Must sea!! :) Lots of cool creatures! Excellent experience for kids and grownups!

Lu
Review №96

We were there Saturday 6,2020 4 adults and 1 kid. People in the front door not help you with your tickets and they dont give you any kind of information about florida residents discount . also l find over price for small place and they never ask me if i want the pictures or not they charged me 4 dollars for pictures i never have and l dont want i ask for make a new transaction and they say NO if you have 2 kids ok but more than 2 each kid is $ 26.00 adults 29.99 plus taxes plus pictures . we were very unhappy overprice .

Bi
Review №97

As part of the wax museum and wheel package it is a good value and an enjoyable way to spend a really hot or really rainy afternoon. It is a decent size aquarium with more to see then the one in EPCOT although you want see dolphins here.

Ju
Review №98

It was just ok.... Compared to the other local places like seaworld and disney it is lacking. But for what it is its ok.

Lo
Review №99

The educators are so knowledgeable. Dont be afraid to ask questions about any of the sea life. It makes their day, they love educating! This is what made our experience more fun! My husband and walked around a second time and got to see things we missed the first time. Its not a big city aquarium but its perfect.

Ti
Review №100

We visited Sea Life only a few days after it opened, and it still had that new aquarium smell about it.Its similar to many of these attractions, but that does not mean it is not good!The tanks and displays were great! Lots to see and learn when you are here.

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  • Address:8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, United States
  • Site:https://www.visitsealife.com/orlando/
  • Phone:+1 407-270-8610
Categories
  • Aquarium
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–5pm
  • Tuesday:11am–5pm
  • Wednesday:11am–5pm
  • Thursday:11am–5pm
  • Friday:11am–6pm
  • Saturday:11am–6pm
  • Sunday:11am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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