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[title]Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium has been bringing magic, wonder and mind-blowing marine biology facts to Melburnians for 25 years now. To celebrate such a milestone, the aquarium is unveiling its brand new experience.
Sea Life has invested almost two million dollars to build an interactive rockpool ecosystem that features creatures like hermit crabs, biscuit starfish, sea cucumbers and more. The new rockpool zone is called ‘Rocky Shores’, and it’s included in your general admission ticket.
Get up close and personal with all the little inhabitants you’d find on Victoria’s coastline. Instead of having to comb the rockpools all day long, you’ll find exciting friends all in one spot. Feel the textures of extraordinary creatures and learn incredible facts about them from Sea Life’s expert aquarists – conservation and education are at the heart of the experience.
Once you’ve dipped your toe (well hand) into the open habitat, zoom in even further on the marine life with huge digital displays that make the animals even bigger than your little ones. See their tentacles, regrowable limbs and surprisingly hairy parts magnified to the max.
The fun really is for anybody and everybody – for the first time, the aquarium has designed a section specifically with wheelchair users in mind. That way, everyone can get up close and personal with the bustling ecosystem.
The hands-on learning experience officially opened on September 20, and it’s waiting for your visit this spring. Book online to guarantee entry, whether with a general admission pass from $51 per adult, or a Melbourne Big Ticket starting from $65 per adult that’ll give you discounted access to Legoland Discovery Centre too.
For more info on Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium’s new rockpool zone ‘Rocky Shores’, and to lock in your tickets, head here.