General Admission
See over 30 live animal exhibits in spectacular habitat displays, including the southern hemisphere’s largest Sub-Antarctic penguin colony exhibit and amazing underwater viewing tunnels.
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarltons Annual Pass
Grab yourself a SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Annual Pass and access the aquarium as many times as you like for a full 12 months.
Antarctic Ice Adventure
The Antarctic Ice Adventure at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is home to New Zealand's only colony of Sub-Antarctic penguins, offering visitors a rare opportunity to see the magnificent birds up close in their icy domain.
Experiences
In our famous Auckland attraction you can swim with sharks, go on the ice with a colony of King and Gentoo penguins or go behind the scenes at our aquarium.
Share your photos!
#SEALIFEKellyTarltons
Discover Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Visit us and discover why SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is a New Zealand icon.
Opened in 1985 by New Zealand underwater adventurer Kelly Tarlton, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is one of the top things to do in Auckland with kids or without!
Situated just outside Auckland CBD, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium houses thousands of marine animals from hundreds of species, including sharks, penguins, turtles, stingrays, seahorses, fish and much, much more.
It is also home to the largest Sub-Antarctic penguin colony in the Southern Hemisphere and is New Zealand's only Turtle Rescue Centre!
Celebrating 40 years!
We're o-fish-ally turning 40 and we would love you to celebrate with us!
Throughout the year we will be marking our big birthday with special activities and events, continuing to highlight the amazing work we do daily at the aquarium and in the conservation space!
Penguin Passport
Experience an on-the-ice encounter like no other, as you venture into the world's largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony display with Penguin Passport!
Explore the wonderful snow-filled penguin enclosure and the opportunity to get up close and personal with the magnificent King and Gentoo Penguins.
See more SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's
-
Antarctic Ice AdventureThe Antarctic Ice Adventure at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is home to New Zealand's only colony of Sub-Antarctic penguins. -
Shark TunnelHere you can walk under some of the world's biggest aquarium sharks, including the Sandtiger and Broadnose Sevengill Sharks
-
Conservation & Animal WelfareOur love for the ocean and its creatures extends far and wide. Take a look at some of our global conversation work with our charity, the SEA LIFE Trust and how you can help
-
World Of JellyfishDescend into the wondrous world of jellyfish at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's, with multiple species of stunning jellyfish.
-
Shipwreck ShoresShipwreck Shores is the awesome indoor playground at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's!
Fantastic place to take the kids. They loved the penguins and all the fish including sting rays and sharks. They enjoyed touching the starfish and all the interactive displays.
