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Sea Life Aquarium

Sea Life Aquarium

Aquarium
Tempe
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    SEA LIFE Arizona
    "This Father's Day Dads get in for the Kids Price!"(2 Tips)
    Bethany B.
    "Its not as huge as the Wildlife World Zoo"(2 Tips)
    Jeremie L.
    "If you want low priced fish, go to Lon John silvers... Wah wah"(5 Tips)
    Tempe Tourism
    "Ziva and Fry, their rescued sea turtles, are a must see."(4 Tips)
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  • Tessa L.
    Tessa LawsonAugust 1, 2012
    Great place for kids. My boyfriend and I had fun and took lots of pictures. My only problem is that octopus did not have enough room, it should have been kept in a bigger tank.
  • Ashley G.
    Ashley GysinNovember 17, 2013
    My kids (3 & 6) had a great time here. It's a little expensive, but if you buy the tickets online or at Costco it's not too bad. We spent about 4 hours here, so it was a fun half-day activity.
  • Tempe Tourism
    Tempe TourismApril 3, 2013
    They have a new jellyfish exhibit opening that is incredible. Make sure you stop by and check it out. Ziva and Fry, their rescued sea turtles, are a must see. A great place for birthday parties.
  • Jeralyn M.
    Jeralyn MillanMay 17, 2023
    Corey - Rock Star Employee!! In comparison to going to the other Aquarium and spending less money - Go Here!! We asked questions about certain species, and employees there were knowledgeable.
  • ryan t.
    ryan thouinNovember 15, 2013
    Find coupons on line. It's local and convenient but not too much to see. Nice for a date or hangout with friends if you are new in the area. Keeps you out from the Arizona heat. More for children.
  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael DunJune 12, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Save a couple bucks buying tickets online - even the day-of will work. And if you come more than once a year the season pass is worth it.
  • Sea Life Aquarium
    Sea Life AquariumNovember 21, 2012
    Thanksgiving Day Adults get in for Kids Price when you purchase your tickets at the Admissions counter. Enjoy a fun craft activity and watch creatures eat their Thanksgiving meals, starting at 10:15am
  • Kariheart icon on user image
    KariJune 10, 2014
    People leaving tips about it being too expensive clearly don't understand how much money it costs to maintain an aquarium. Great place! Highly suggest visiting! (Also, it's only $18, cheapskates.)
  • Martin S.heart icon on user image
    Martin SobierajNovember 4, 2019
    SEA LIFE Centre Arizona 16 minutes drive to the north of Tempe dentist Beautiful Dentistry
  • Bethany B.
    Bethany BApril 12, 2011
    Use some coupons and take a visit! Its not as huge as the Wildlife World Zoo but it is very convinient to NOT have to drive all the way to the Zoo. Much easier to come to the mall
  • Jordan G.
    Jordan GriffinMarch 12, 2011
    A little pricy but you can find coupons in the mall food court. Great place to take the kids when it's 100+ degrees out! Good selection of fish and predators. Check out the cow fish near the end!!
  • Dave
    DaveAugust 31, 2014
    The excitement for the kids is worth the money. Great time for adults as well.
  • SEA LIFE Arizona
    SEA LIFE ArizonaJune 14, 2012
    This Father's Day Dads get in for the Kids Price! Dads can purchase their tickets at the Admissions counter on Sunday, June 17th and receive admission for just $12- a savings of $6!
  • Marcia Q.
    Marcia Q.February 19, 2011
    At the Tropical Bay of Rays area, people can bend down to take a closer look at the rays and small sharks through the tank's inner windows - these make you feel as if you're inside the tank.
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SantillanJuly 25, 2011
    We have the membership and think it's worth the value. It's nice to go whenever and for however long we want to. My 2 year old loves it.
  • Marcie S.
    Marcie SparrowNovember 30, 2012
    Not bad for an aquarium in a mall in Arizona. They do need to update their exhibit signs and make it easier to know the names of the fish in the tank.
  • Greg P.
    Greg PiazzaMay 19, 2013
    Don't miss Fry, the other sea turtle here besides Ziva, in the shoreline part of the aquarium.
  • Dan N.
    Dan NussbaumMay 13, 2012
    This is a relatively inexpensive gem that is local. Forget going out to the Wildlife Experience unless you really want to drive halfway to LA.
  • Tempe Tourism
    Tempe TourismFebruary 14, 2011
    Buy your tickets in advance at the food court kiosk or online. You can move into the fast track line and enter quickly.
  • Deborah G.
    Deborah GillaspieAugust 7, 2012
    My family of adults loved this along with family from out of town. Great place to go - <3
  • Barrita P.heart icon on user image
    Great experience in Arizona, love it...
  • Drew F.
    Drew FullmerMarch 4, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Brand new rescued sea turtle has arrived! She's adorable! She's a green sea turtle named Ziva.
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    WillSeptember 5, 2014
    Good aquarium for little kids with short attention spans
  • Germaine M.heart icon on user image
    Germaine MartinezOctober 13, 2014
    I like the layout of this place but it's a little small and expensive.
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJuly 12, 2011
    Did you know? The world’s first public aquarium opened in Regents Park in London in 1853. Read more
  • Ted P.
    Ted PavlicJuly 2, 2012
    There are 2 lines, poorly marked, for people who bought tickets already or are waiting to buy tickets. If you arrive when both are empty and line up in the wrong one, Phoenix residents get mad &snarky
  • Jim T.
    Jim TaylorMay 20, 2014
    Great place to visit my 3 year and my 9 month old loved it
  • Jay H.heart icon on user image
    Jay HartwigNovember 20, 2014
    Great place to take the kiddo!
  • Jeremie L.
    Jeremie LedermanFebruary 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Geeze folks, quit your whining. There's a damn aquarium in Tempe attached to a mall. If you want low priced fish, go to Lon John silvers... Wah wah
  • Cailin K.heart icon on user image
    Cailin KoyNovember 25, 2014
    It's smaller than you might imagine, and bring a sweater.
  • Hollie H.
    Hollie Harrah GordenMarch 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely get a membership! It will save you money in the long run!
  • Zachariah H.heart icon on user image
    Zachariah HoffmanMarch 19, 2014
    Quite pricey for the time it takes to go through. Made it sound like they had more sharks in the "shark tunnel"
  • Brian J.
    Brian JamborAugust 19, 2011
    Most of the reefs are artificial and they don't have a lot of live coral, but they do have a wide variety of saltwater fish.
  • Ben E.
    Ben EbyAugust 17, 2012
    Buy the tickets online and you save tons!!
  • Dina V.heart icon on user image
    Dina VegaJanuary 24, 2014
    Tickets are half the price online!!
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FOctober 13, 2014
    There is tunnel....through a giant tank of water !
  • Jeremie L.
    Jeremie LedermanNovember 11, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    It's the greatest zen spot in Tempe. It does cost more than the McDonalds Playland, but you can't have everything...
  • GotAdam
    GotAdamMay 9, 2011
    Gift shop has some decent pirate merchandise -- most items are $8+
  • ASU's Tempe Campus
    ASU's Tempe CampusMarch 14, 2012
    You don't have to travel far to have fun!
  • Amelxa F.heart icon on user image
    Amelxa FongAugust 31, 2015
    It's a bit humid.
  • Seth S.
    Seth SparksMarch 19, 2014
    Scratch off answers: rrrbybrby
  • Richard L.
    Richard LeeMay 22, 2010
    Buy tickets online the day before. The lines are very long for tickets.
  • Szoke S.
    Szoke SteveAugust 2, 2010
    Get there early, long line wait just to get in.
  • Todd L.
    Todd LangDecember 26, 2010
    Make sure you use online coupons
  • Melanie R.
    Melanie RichardsFebruary 22, 2013
    Good luck dodging the old people with flash cameras in the poor fishys face!
  • Jennifer B.
    Jennifer BernigerAugust 20, 2011
    Never pay full price!
  • leah v.
    leah vikerOctober 13, 2012
    Expensive for 30ish minutes of sealift
  • Jason B.
    Jason BrownApril 10, 2011
    Address is 5000 not 500.
  • BeerNerd
    BeerNerdJuly 24, 2010
    Way overpriced, you can buy tickets online and save some money $$$$
  • Jeremy M.
    Jeremy MccollumSeptember 10, 2010
    Save your money.
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