Penguins

Discover fun and interesting facts about penguins, find out the latest happenings from our own colony of little penguins and resident emperor penguins with the latest penguin news, stories, articles & guides from the team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

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Intresting and Unique Facts about Penguins

Penguins may just be the cutest bird out there. But they're not just cute - they are also some of the most interesting creatures. Learn new facts about these waddling wonders.

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Ride-Through Penguin Expedition Boat Ride Reopens

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has reopened their famous Penguin Expedition Boat Ride

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Sphen and Magic celebrate their third anniversary!

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s famous same-sex ‘love birds’ are as strong as ever this penguin breeding season!

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Gentoo Penguins Running at Sea Life Sydney

Intresting and Unique Facts about Penguins

Penguins may just be the cutest bird out there. But they're not just cute - they are also some of the most interesting creatures. Learn new facts about these waddling wonders.

Lara, or Sphengic, the Gentoo Penguin at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Top ten facts about our cheekiest penguin species - the Gentoo Penguin!

Click through to learn more about our adorable Sub-Antarctic Penguins! Our Gentoo Penguins are our cheekiest residents here at SEA LIFE. You can learn more about their personality and what makes this species of penguin quirkier than the rest!

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Vale Sphen | 2012 - 2024

Staff at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are heartbroken to share the news that Sphen, one-half of the world’s most famous and loved gentoo penguin couples, has sadly passed away.

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Get Closer with a Penguin Encounter

The Penguin Encounter experience is your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's sub-Antarctic penguin colony.

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QUIET MORNING (Superheroes)
  • Monday 19th May 2025
  • Quiet Morning

Join us for a 'Quiet Morning'

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will be opening their doors for a ‘Sensory Session'.
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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025
  • Conservation

Tiny but Mighty, Endangered Native Species Making a Comeback!

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Releases, over 250 Southern Pygmy Perch in a World-First for Conservation supported by NSW DPI Fisheries

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  • Thursday 13th March 2025
  • Conservation

SURPRISE! It’s a Baby Shark!

Historic Grey Nurse Shark Birth Captured on Video at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
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  • Monday 3rd March 2025

SEA LIFE Aquariums Dive into Immersive Adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons in Exciting New Partnership!

New for 2025, SEA LIFE Aquariums across Australia and New Zealand will bring the enchanting world of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons to life through engaging marine education activities.
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  • Thursday 27th February 2025
  • Sea Life, International Wheelchair Day

International Wheelchair Day

To celebrate International Wheelchair Day, Merlin Entertainments is offering free entry across all of their Australian and New Zealand attractions to mobility device users and their carer from 1st March – 3rd March 2025.  

General Admission

Online From
$39
Per Adult
On The Day
$53
Per Adult
Save up to 25% when booking online!

2 Attraction Pass
Online From
$49
Per Adult
When Bought Separately
$78
Per Adult
Valid for up to 30 days
Combine and save up to 40%

3 Attraction Pass
Online From
$54
Per Adult
When Bought Separately
$117
Per Adult
Valid for up to 60 days
Combine and save up to 55%
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