Discover our amazing marine animals in the Tidal Touchpools!
Get your hands wet in our interactive touch pool display. See and touch an array of marine life that can be found in local tide pools, including beautiful sea stars, sea cucumbers and much more. Tidal Touchpool offers an interactive experience, where our expert education team are on hand to teach you all about the wonders of marine life.
Some creatures you will meet here
Blue Sea Stars
The blue sea star has a bright blue or light blue body. The animals get their colour from a blue pigment called linckiacyanin and some accessory yellow carotenoids.
Thorny Sea Star
Thorny sea stars are a species of sea star found in the Indo Pacific regions. They have rows of spikes or 'horns' on their backs hence their name Thorny!
Sea Urchin
This species of sea urchin gets it name from its thick spines that look a bit like pencils. These sea urchins can be found all along the coast and around rock pools.
Book online & save
Online From
$44
Per Adult
Up To
$51
Per Adult
- Price includes a Digi Photo Pass with 8 digital photos – valued at $26!
- Get your ticket on your phone
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Ticket Type SAVE 25% - Pre-book online in advance on weekdays Price on the day/ Weekends Price on School Holidays High-demand pricing Adult From $36.00 From $44.00 From $48.00
Up to $51
Child (3-15 yrs) From $24.80 From $30.00 From $33.00 Up to $36 Concession From $25.20 From $31.00 From $34.00 Up to $37 *All concession holders must have a valid concession/student/health care card to gain access to the attraction with a Student/Senior ticket.
Please note: Our ticket pricing is subject to available capacity and prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand.
- Book a day and time to guarantee entry - you will gain entry within half an hour of your designated time slot!
New Pass
$89
Per Adult
New Pass
$59
Per Child
- Enjoy 12 months unlimited entry to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
- Great savings for food and in gift shop
- Discounted additional experiences
Online From
$56
Per Adult
On The Day
$60
Per Adult
- Tour the turtle rehabilitation area, learn what happens behind the scenes
- Spaces are limited - book fast to save disappointment
- Includes aquarium admission
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Fun fact about Sea Stars
Did you know that there are more than 2000 species of starfish in the ocean? These fascinating creatures come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, and are also known as sea stars. Despite their striking appearance, starfish have a very different anatomy, lacking both a brain and blood. Interestingly, they can even digest food outside of their bodies. Learn more about fun fact about Sea Stars.
