SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
Rating
Family of 4
Current Friends & Family admission starts at about $80 for four people when the 3-5 guest offer is available.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
Ages 2 to 12, though the aquarium is suitable for all ages
About
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is a compact, fully indoor attraction inside ICON Park on International Drive. It works well when Orlando weather is hot, rainy, or unpredictable. The route passes sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, jellyfish, and colorful reef animals.
The main family highlights are the 360-degree ocean tunnel, the interactive coastal rock pool, educational talks and feeding demonstrations, and a children's play area. Most families should allow two to three hours without extra experiences.
Young children can move at their own pace and stop at large viewing windows. Preschoolers and elementary-age children are likely to get the most from touching a sea star, looking overhead in the tunnel, and asking staff questions during a talk. Older children may enjoy animal-care details or an optional behind-the-scenes experience.
The virtual-reality activity is limited to ages 6 and older, so check its current price and availability separately.
The aquarium is stroller accessible, but strollers cannot be wider than a standard wheelchair. The operator recommends leaving them in the car unless they are needed because some areas have limited space. Restrooms and baby-changing stations are near the play area.
A dedicated private nursing room was not confirmed. Food and drinks are not allowed inside, so feed children before entering or use one of ICON Park's restaurants afterward.
Arrival is fairly simple once families reach ICON Park. Free garage parking is available on levels 4 through 7, while premium and valet choices are on lower levels. There is a short walk from the garage to the aquarium.
Admission is date and time specific, and hours can change by day. Book online, check the official calendar, and note the last-entry time. Current single admission starts at $29, while a 3-5 guest Friends & Family offer starts at $20 per person when available.
Prices and add-ons can change, so confirm the final total in official checkout.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
A weekday morning near opening gives children more room around the tunnel and touch pool. Verify that day's opening time before leaving.
Wait Times
No official minute estimate is published. Date-specific tickets are recommended, and online booking can reduce check-in friction.
Nearby Food
Food and drinks are not served or permitted inside the aquarium. ICON Park has quick-service and sit-down restaurants a short walk from the exit.
Why Kids Love It
Children can walk beneath sharks and rays in the 360-degree tunnel, touch sea stars in the rock pool, watch feeding talks, and take a break in the play area.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Check the date-specific hours and last-entry time instead of relying on a weekly schedule.
- Use free parking on levels 4 to 7 of the ICON Park garage and note where you parked before entering.
- The aquarium permits strollers no wider than a standard wheelchair, but it recommends leaving them in the car when possible because space can feel tight.
- The virtual-reality experience is for ages 6 and older and may cost extra, so do not promise it to younger siblings.
What to Bring
- Mobile or printed tickets
- A light layer for air-conditioned galleries
- A camera or phone with flash turned off
- A compact stroller only if your family needs one
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Current Friends & Family admission starts at about $80 for four people when the 3-5 guest offer is available.
Single tickets start at $29.
Confirm the live date and time price before purchasing.
Tips to Save
- Book online and compare the 3-5 guest Friends & Family rate with single tickets.
- ICON Park garage parking is free on levels 4-7.
- Children under 2 enter free.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Monday
- Date-specific; check the official opening-hours calendar. Last admission is generally 1 hour before closing.
- Tuesday
- Date-specific; check the official opening-hours calendar. Last admission is generally 1 hour before closing.
- Wednesday
- Date-specific; check the official opening-hours calendar. Last admission is generally 1 hour before closing.
- Thursday
- Date-specific; check the official opening-hours calendar. Last admission is generally 1 hour before closing.
- Friday
- Date-specific; check the official opening-hours calendar. Last admission is generally 1 hour before closing.
- Saturday
- Date-specific; check the official opening-hours calendar. Last admission is generally 1 hour before closing.
- Sunday
- Date-specific; check the official opening-hours calendar. Last admission is generally 1 hour before closing.
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