Come and meet one of our rockpool experts and make an amazing discovery at our touch pool. You'll be able to see and touch sea stars, shark eggs, shells, sea urchins and more! Also discover a whole range of interesting and unusual facts about Rockpool Creatures with the latest news, stories, articles & guides from the team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Discover Sydney’s Most Beautiful Rockpools for Families
Sydney is a sandy paradise, but when your family consists of kids of different ages, sometimes it’s difficult to find a swimming spot to suit all. Why not think outside the beach and give one of this city’s many rockpools a whirl?
Read moreMake a splash at the new Discovery Kids Rockpool!
Make a splash at our all the new Discovery Kids Rockpool! This brand new interactive space allows you to see, touch and learn about the marine creatures commonly found in rockpools.
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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.
