Sydney is a fantastic city for kids, with plenty of entertaining and interactive things to keep them entertained all week long. School Holidays are no different and Sydney offers a plethora of kids school holiday activities to keep them entertained and enthralled.
Discover the latest school holiday activities news, stories, articles & guides from the team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and our other awesome attractions at Darling Harbour.
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Valentine's Day Dinner at Sydney Aquarium
Impress your Valentine this year with a truly unique experience; enjoy a romantic night of underwater enchantment at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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Valentine's Day at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Wow your loved one this Valentine’s Day with an intimate dinner set amongst the stunning underwater views at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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Easter School Holidays in Sydney: The Ultimate Family Activity Guide
Looking for things to do during these Easter school holidays in Sydney?
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Here's whats on this Lunar New Year at SEA LIFE Sydney
Celebrate the Year of the Horse across Sydney’s most loved attractions - SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, and Sydney Tower Eye. This Lunar New Year, these Merlin Entertainments favourites are filling Darling Harbour and the CBD with colour, culture and festive moments for every kind of explorer.
Stay PAW-some these school holidays with PAW Patrol: The Mighty Adventure!
Meet Skye at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo this spring and celebrate the release of PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE, in cinemas September school holidays, by helping her team of Mighty Pups rescue animals from the supervillains.
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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.
