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Interesting 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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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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- Thursday 6th August 2026
- Education
Celebrate National Science Week at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Dive beneath the surface and discover science in action at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium during National Science Week, running from 15–23 August 2026.
- Monday 3rd August 2026
- Conservation
Grey Nurse shark pup debuts to the public for the first time!
SEA LIFE Sydney’s resident shark pup has officially graduated to the big leagues.
- Tuesday 28th July 2026
- Schools
Marine Biology Excursions in Sydney: The Ultimate School Guide
Some lessons simply can't be taught from a textbook.
While students can learn about ecosystems, food webs and biodiversity in the classroom, seeing sharks glide overhead, watching rays feed or observing a dugong surface for air creates a level of engagement that sticks with students long after the excursion ends.
- Sunday 12th July 2026
- Schools
Teaching Food Chains and Ocean Ecosystems Through Hands-On Learning
Every science teacher has experienced it.
Students can recite the definition of a food chain but struggle to visualise how ecosystems actually function.
A visit to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium bridges this gap by allowing students to observe marine species within the context of their natural ecosystems.
- Wednesday 17th June 2026
- Schools
Climate Change, Oceans and Conservation: School Excursions That Make Learning Real
But understanding its impact becomes far more meaningful when students witness the species and ecosystems it affects.
At SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, conservation is woven throughout the visitor experience.
