SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is one of Auckland's Top Visitor Attractions! Offering a unique Southern Oceans experience with 30 exhibits, more than 80 different species and 13 different zones.

  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 15 Jul 2024

Take an underwater journey through the world famous SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's, Auckland and discover a diverse collection of aquatic life up close.

See the world’s largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony display, the world’s biggest species of stingray and NZ’s largest collection of sharks. Journey through a unique Southern Ocean experience and marvel at our amazing live jellyfish display, find out how we work with rescued sea turtles and visit the magical Seahorse Kingdom where you’ll find the world’s only display of Spiny Sea Dragons, all these & more.

For the adventurous we have thrilling Shark Cage Adventure, snorkel in our Shark Cage; Penguin Passport where you can get into our penguin enclosure, get up close and personal with penguins.

Location Te wāhi
23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland Central
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Town: 10 minutes drive from central Auckland, Airport: 45 minutes approx, Bus: 10 minutes drive from central Auckland., Parking: Free parking on site

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

All weather attraction - indoors/underground

  • Penguin Feeding
  • Sand Tiger Shark
  • Rock Pool
  • Gentoo Penguins
  • Turtle Talk: 10.30am, 1pm, 3pm daily

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