Discover our amazing animals

With a wide variety of colourful sea life, from anemones to sharks, you are sure to be mesmerised by our underwater exhibits.

Discover more about some of our underwater creatures you'll find at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's by clicking the buttons below.

King & Gentoo Penguins

Explore the Antarctic Ice Adventure

SEA LIFE, Antarctic Ice Adventure

Jellyfish & King Crabs

Discover the NIWA Southern Oceans with Jellyfish and more

SEA LIFE, NIWA Southern Oceans Discovery

Turtles

Discover our work with rescued turtles

SEA LIFE, Turtle Rescue Centre

Sharks

Discover our different shark species

SEA LIFE, Shark Tunnel

Colourful Fish Species

Discover tropical and temperate, salt and fresh water species as well as some species very far from home.

SEA LIFE, Sea Cave Adventure

Seahorse and Spiny Sea Dragon

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is the only place in the world to have Spiny Sea Dragon on display.

SEA LIFE, Seahorse Kingdom

Stingrays and Eagle Rays

Discover the biggest creature at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's

Discover the Tuatara

Discover New Zealand's Dinosaurs

Explore our zones

Scott's Hut

Scott's Hut

Step back in time to the age of Antarctic exploration inside our replica of Scott’s Hut.

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Shark Montage

Shark Tunnel

See some of the largest aquarium sharks and stingrays

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Amazing Creation

Amazing Creations

Amazing creations turns your imagination into reality!

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Turtle Bay

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is New Zealand's only turtle hospital. It is our aim to rescue and release as many sea turtles as we can!

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General Admission
Online From
$45
Per Adult
Up To
$47
Per Adult
1 Day Entry

Family Admission
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$145
Per Family
Up To
$153
Per Family
Family Entry

Weekday Parent + Child
Online From
$35
Adult + Child
On The Day From
$41
Adult + Child
Weekday Entry
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