Penguin Passport Tickets: Guided Encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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Suit up for the once-in-a-lifetime with the Penguin Passport at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Step onto the ice and come face-to-face with King and Gentoo penguins in their snowy habitat.

Getting started

Your Penguin Passport experience begins with check-in at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. You'll be fitted with special snow gear before joining a small group for a 45-minute guided encounter inside the penguin habitat. No prior experience is needed, just bring socks and a sense of adventure.

What to expect

  • Real ice access: Step inside the sub-Antarctic exhibit and walk on ice with King and Gentoo penguins in their snowy home.

  • Up-close penguin encounter: Get closer than ever to SEA LIFE’s most curious residents as they waddle, slide, and swim around you.

  • Behind-the-scenes tour: Learn how the penguins are cared for, visit food prep areas, and hear fun facts from your expert guide.

  • All-day aquarium access: After your penguin adventure, enjoy full access to SEA LIFE Melbourne’s 12 themed zones, including sharks, jellyfish, and crocodiles.

  • Small group experience: With just four participants per session, this is an intimate, exclusive way to meet penguins without the crowds.

Location
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium,King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Timing
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Highlights

  • Start your day with an icy adventure alongside King and Gentoo penguins at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
  • Step onto real ice in full snow gear and explore the penguins’ sub-Antarctic world as they waddle, slide, and swim all around you.
  • Join a small-group behind-the-scenes tour, learn how the exhibit runs, and meet the stars like Pesto, the famous King penguin chick.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • 45-minute penguin encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • Behind the scenes tour of state-of-the-art exhibit
  • Snow gear
  • All-day entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • Access to all exhibits & interactive zones
  • 45-minute penguin encounter at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • Behind the scenes tour of state-of-the-art exhibit
  • Snow gear
  • All-day entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • Access to all exhibits & interactive zones

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring

  • Wear/bring socks on the day of the experience. Failure to do so may result in the tour being cancelled.

What’s not allowed

  • Guests must not come into contact with birds 24 hours prior to your Penguin Passport experience.

  • No jewelry, watches, mobile phones or cameras can be taken on this tour.

Accessibility

  • Guests with flu, cold, gastro/respiration infection within 48 hours of their experience must contact the venue and reschedule their visit.

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue. Ensure you contact the zoo at least 48 hours before the date of your visit.

Additional information

  • The experience is open to guests aged 12 years and above. Guests between 12 to 15 years must be accompanied by a participating guardian aged 18 and above, whereas guests between 16 to 17 years of age must have a guardian aged 18+ present to sign a waiver at check-in.

  • All-day admission to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is included with your ticket.

  • This experience is limited to 4 participants with 1 guide for the entire group.

Additional Information

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

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