Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium Tickets, Auckland

Here are the different zones at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium:

• Antarctic Ice Adventure - Visitors can experience a simulated Antarctic environment and see the penguins up close.
• Sea Dragon Kingdom - Visitors can learn about the mysterious and fascinating sea dragons, seahorses, and pipefish.
• Pacific Shark Zone - Visitors can get up close with several species of sharks, including the Sand Tiger Shark and the Broadnose Sevengill Shark.
• Rocky Shore - Visitors can learn about the marine creatures that live in New Zealand's rockpools and touch starfish, crabs, and other creatures.
• Turtle Bay - Visitors can learn about the conservation efforts to save sea turtles and see the rescued turtles up close.
• Seahorse Kingdom - Visitors can get an up-close look at the seahorses and even see baby seahorses being born.
• Fish Gallery - Visitors can see a wide variety of fish, including the Yellowtail Kingfish, the Blue Maomao, and the Red Snapper.
• Stingray Bay - Visitors can touch and feed the stingrays in this interactive exhibit.

Here are some of the marine creatures you can see at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium and a brief description of each:

• Penguins - Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium is home to several species of penguins, including the King Penguin and the Gentoo Penguin.
• Sharks - The aquarium has a large collection of sharks, including the Sand Tiger Shark and the Broadnose Sevengill Shark.
• Stingrays - You can see several species of stingrays at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, including the Spotted Eagle Ray and the Short-Tail Stingray.
• Seahorses - Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium has a beautiful collection of seahorses, including the Pot-Bellied Seahorse and the Big-Belly Seahorse.
• Octopuses - You can observe several species of octopuses at the aquarium, including the Common Octopus and the Giant Pacific Octopus.
• Jellyfish - The aquarium has a stunning collection of jellyfish, including the Lion's Mane Jellyfish and the Blue Blubber Jellyfish.
• Crabs - You can see a variety of crabs at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, including the Red Rock Crab and the Spider Crab.
• Eels - The aquarium has a collection of eels, including the Longfinned Eel and the Shortfinned Eel.
• Turtles - You can see the Green Turtle and the Hawksbill Turtle at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium.
• Fish - The aquarium is home to a wide range of fish, including the Yellowtail Kingfish, the Blue Maomao, and the Red Snapper.

Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Here are some of the events that are held at the aquarium:

• Shark Cage - Visitors can experience what it's like to be inside a shark cage and have the opportunity to feed the sharks.
• Penguin Passport - Visitors can get up close with the penguins and learn more about their daily lives from the aquarium's expert keepers.
• Behind the Scenes Tour - Visitors can go behind the scenes and see how the aquarium operates, including how the food is prepared for the animals.
• Sleepover - Visitors can spend the night at the aquarium and have the chance to see what the animals get up to after dark.
• Birthday Parties - The aquarium offers birthday party packages for kids, including a private party room, a guided tour of the aquarium, and more.
• Marine Biologist for a Day - Visitors can spend the day with the aquarium's expert biologists and learn about what it takes to care for the marine creatures.

The opening hours of  Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium are from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

You can spend around 3 hours at the aquarium and if you want to take your time and see everything in detail, it may take longer. 

Yes, you can purchase tickets online for Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium from here and het skip the line access.

Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium is located at 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland and you can reach there:

By Car/Cab: The meeting location is at a distance of 6.9 km from Auckland city center. You can reach the destination within 15 minutes by car.

By Bus: Hop on at Bus Stop 7019, at 55 Customs Street East and get off at bus Stop 7320, the nearest bus station. It will take you around 20 minutes to cover the distance of 5.4 km and reach your destination.

Yes, Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium has several interactive exhibits where you can get up close and personal with the marine creatures. Here are some of the interactive exhibits at the aquarium:

• Stingray Bay - Visitors can touch and feed the stingrays in this interactive exhibit.
• Shark Tunnel - Visitors can walk through a tunnel surrounded by sharks and other marine creatures.
• Antarctic Encounter - Visitors can experience a simulated Antarctic environment and see the penguins up close.
• Seahorse Kingdom - Visitors can get an up-close look at the seahorses and even see baby seahorses being born.
• Rockpool - Visitors can touch and learn about the marine creatures that live in New Zealand's rockpools.
• Fish Gallery - Visitors can touch and learn about a variety of fish, including the friendly Kissing Gourami.
• Turtle Rescue - Visitors can learn about the conservation efforts to save sea turtles and see the rescued turtles up close.

Yes, Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium is fully accessible for wheelchair users.