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Sea Life Aquarium

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Sea Life Aquarium

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"Thanksgiving Day Adults get in for Kids Price"(2 Tips)
"Its not as huge as the Wildlife World Zoo"(2 Tips)
"Good selection of fish and predators."(5 Tips)
"Ziva and Fry, their rescued sea turtles, are a must see."(4 Tips)

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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 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 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.
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.
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
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!!
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.
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.
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
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.)
DaveAugust 31, 2014
The excitement for the kids is worth the money. Great time for adults as well.
Martin SobierajNovember 4, 2019
SEA LIFE Centre Arizona 16 minutes drive to the north of Tempe dentist Beautiful Dentistry
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.
Greg PiazzaMay 19, 2013
Don't miss Fry, the other sea turtle here besides Ziva, in the shoreline part of the aquarium.
Deborah GillaspieAugust 7, 2012
My family of adults loved this along with family from out of town. Great place to go - <3
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!
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.
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.
Germaine MartinezOctober 13, 2014
I like the layout of this place but it's a little small and expensive.
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.
WillSeptember 5, 2014
Good aquarium for little kids with short attention spans
Jim TaylorMay 20, 2014
Great place to visit my 3 year and my 9 month old loved it
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.
Cailin KoyNovember 25, 2014
It's smaller than you might imagine, and bring a sweater.
K12 IncJuly 12, 2011
Did you know? The world’s first public aquarium opened in Regents Park in London in 1853. Read more
Barrita Palazuelos ® شريطJanuary 6, 2016
Great experience in Arizona, love it...
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.
Hollie Harrah GordenMarch 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Definitely get a membership! It will save you money in the long run!
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 EbyAugust 17, 2012
Buy the tickets online and you save tons!!
Jay HartwigNovember 20, 2014
Great place to take the kiddo!
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
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...
GotAdamMay 9, 2011
Gift shop has some decent pirate merchandise -- most items are $8+
Chris FOctober 13, 2014
There is tunnel....through a giant tank of water !
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"
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
Dina VegaJanuary 24, 2014
Tickets are half the price online!!
Richard LeeMay 22, 2010
Buy tickets online the day before. The lines are very long for tickets.
ASU's Tempe CampusMarch 14, 2012
You don't have to travel far to have fun!
Szoke SteveAugust 2, 2010
Get there early, long line wait just to get in.
Amelxa FongAugust 31, 2015
It's a bit humid.
Seth SparksMarch 19, 2014
Scratch off answers: rrrbybrby
Todd LangDecember 26, 2010
Make sure you use online coupons
BeerNerdJuly 24, 2010
Way overpriced, you can buy tickets online and save some money $$$$
Jennifer BernigerAugust 20, 2011
Never pay full price!
leah vikerOctober 13, 2012
Expensive for 30ish minutes of sealift
Melanie RichardsFebruary 22, 2013
Good luck dodging the old people with flash cameras in the poor fishys face!
Jason BrownApril 10, 2011
Address is 5000 not 500.
Jeremy MccollumSeptember 10, 2010
Save your money.

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