Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Ticket in Auckland

Discover the aquarium's marine life, from penguins to sea turtles, across themed learning areas. Go beyond general entry with a 60-minute Penguin Passport experience or a 15-minute shark cage snorkel.

• Snorkel in the Shark Tunnel with sharks and giant stingrays on the Shark Cage Snorkel experience
• Peek behind the scenes with back-of-house access included in Shark Cage Snorkel

What's Included

• Aquarium admission with every option; all-day admission with Penguin Passport and Shark Cage Snorkel
• Digital photo pass with General Entry
• Experience snapshots with Penguin Passport
• Guide-led training and briefings, snorkeling equipment, wetsuit, booties, and a hot drink with Shark Cage Snorkel

Important details

• General entry has no age limit. Ages 0–1 enter free; adult admission applies from age 16.
• Penguin Passport and Shark Cage Snorkel are for ages 14+ only. Ages 14–18 require an accompanying paying adult.
• Shark Cage Snorkel requires a height over 1.3 meters and a fit within the available wetsuit sizes. Strict sizing limits apply.
• Penguin Passport requires climbing stairs.
• Penguin Passport and Shark Cage Snorkel are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible and are not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility.
• Neither animal experience is recommended during pregnancy, for seniors, or for anyone with medical conditions such as high blood pressure or epilepsy. Participation during the third trimester of pregnancy is not permitted.
• Penguin Passport requires no gastrointestinal, flu, cold, or respiratory symptoms in the 48 hours before the experience.
• For Penguin Passport, avoid contact with other birds for 24 hours before your visit.
• For Shark Cage Snorkel, anyone under 18 needs a risk disclosure statement signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• For Shark Cage Snorkel, bring swimwear, a towel, and a bag for wet gear.
• Jewelry, watches, mobile phones, and cameras are not permitted on the Penguin Passport tour.
• Re-entry is not permitted with Penguin Passport or Shark Cage Snorkel once you leave the venue.
• No luggage storage is available at the venue.
• Last admission is at 4:00pm.