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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

1/5 Wheat Road, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

4.3 (19483)
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Function Venue

160 Seated
5000 Standing
Imagine hosting an event in an aquarium, surrounded by marine life and a setting that screams professionalism and style to boot. Now imagine no longer; the immensely popular and imagination-inspiring SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium regularly hosts functions and events of all shapes and sizes with aplomb.Within the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, event organisers and potential functions are able to choose from a range of different spaces. There’s the Bay of Rays, Dugong Island (equal parts adorable and unique), the Reef Theatre, as well as exclusive use of the entire aquarium.Within that impressive range of spaces, corporate events, presentations, unique launch parties, school formals, and gala dinners are easily accommodated. It goes without saying that the aquarium is truly a unique setting for any function, both in terms of the sheer breadth of animals and the gorgeous setting, as well as the professionalism with which the team at Merlin handle important events.The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is located on the east side of Darling Harbour, near Pyrmont Bridge and various ferry options.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Function Rooms

4 Spaces Available At This Venue
Whole Aquarium Hire

Whole Aquarium Hire

Imagine hosting a spectacular, memorable event within the fascinating, imagination-inspiring setting of an aquarium. Located on Darling Park, this comfortably holds up to 5000 guests, making it understandably well suited to c...

5000
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Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

Perfect for corporate functions, presentations and networking events, the Reef Theatre is a theatre decked out in screen, and AV capabilities. That said, it's also found within an aquarium, so expect giant shark jaws beside the screen...

110
300
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Dugong Island

Dugong Island

Dugongs: surely one of the most adorable, fascinating, and delightful animals - ocean-dwelling or otherwise.  This is the home of Pig and Wuru, the only two dugongs on display in Australia. In fact, they're two of only six dugongs on d...

160
250
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Jurrasic Seas

Jurrasic Seas

Jurassic Seas is another one of the truly unique spaces available within the immensely popular Darling Park.

30
100
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Charu Bhandari

December 18, 2024

"Great Experience, But Room for Improvement" I recently visited SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and had a great time overall! The highlight for me was definitely the sharks—seeing them up close was an incredible experience. The underwater tunnel gives you a unique perspective, and it’s truly awe-inspiring to watch these magnificent creatures glide past you. The aquarium also has a diverse range of marine life, including beautiful fish, seahorses, and rays. The interactive exhibits were fun and educational, making it a great stop for both families and animal lovers. However, I did feel a bit concerned about the living conditions for the penguins. While the penguin exhibit is fun to watch, the space seemed a bit small for such active animals, and I couldn’t help but feel that they could benefit from a more natural environment. It’s something I hope the aquarium will address in the future. That being said, if you’re roaming around the city and have some time to spare, I’d definitely recommend stopping by SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. It’s an enjoyable experience with plenty to see, especially if you’re fascinated by marine life.

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prashant chavan

December 22, 2024

Really nice experience. The shark and sting ray tour was amazing. You can take tons of photos with them. Penguin tour on raft is very short. Great barrier reef tour was nice and colourful. There are many amazing photos you can take with family.

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Mariana Cestellos Ramírez

December 14, 2024

Awesome place! I had a fabulous time there. You get to see tons of fish and marine life but to me, the highlights are "Pig" the Dugong and the stingrays. There are some glass tunnels and you can walk "among" the sharks, huge eagle rays and Pig. You can also see a lot of penguins and that's quite fun. It's well kept and the displays are quite nice. Some things look a bit old but honestly it's a great experience overall.

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Map Roy

November 10, 2024

I absolutely love visiting Sea Life! I have been many times, and each time, I have been amazed. This occasion was no exception. We came on a Sunday afternoon. Tickets can be a little pricey ($51 per adult). If you visit on a weekday, the cost is a bit cheaper. There are also packages and group tickets which can be purchased and these help bring the cost down. The ticket lets you stay at the aquarium for as long as you like. All the enclosures and displays are well organised and arranged, and this really helps make easy and fun viewing throughout the aquarium. It can get quite busy and crowded at times, but foot traffic generally flows well. There is a rock pool area where you can get hands-on with various small marine life. Throughout the aquarium, there are also numerous plaques and displays informing visitors of environmental issues and conservation efforts. I appreciated this. The highlight for me was definitely being in the underwater enclosure and watching the stingrays gliding around. I found it really peaceful! I would highly recommend visiting Sea Life and look forward to going again.

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Jamison Sacks

December 28, 2024

Have to admit I had a blast here despite the throngs of children and incredibly rude parents. Seeing penguins up close happy and frolicking was the highlight for me. The shark tunnel was impressive. We went in skeptical about it being a touristy thing but it is really a well done aquarium and conservation place. The only thing that sucked was that all the talks started earlier than posted time so we missed them.


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