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Admire Ocean Wonders at SEA LIFE Orlando
Stunning interactive exhibits, a behind-the-scenes tour, and a virtual reality undersea experience get you up close and personal with fascinating sea creatures ranging from sharks to seahorses.
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
Ready to trade flip-flops for fins? At SEA LIFE Orlando, families can journey beneath the waves without ever leaving the heart of Florida. Just a short drive from Kissimmee, this ICON Park favorite invites guests to walk through a shimmering ocean tunnel, come face-to-fin with sharks, and learn how SEA LIFE’s conservation efforts protect our planet’s most fascinating creatures.
Explore the 360° Ocean Tunnel
One of the most fascinating sections of SEA LIFE Orlando is the 360° Ocean Tunnel. This massive glass tunnel is surrounded by thousands of gallons of water and all sorts of sea life. As you stroll through, you can say see stingrays, sea turtles, sharks, and fish swim by. Snap pictures as you go.
Sea creatures swim all around in the 360° Ocean Tunnel / SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
Play at the Jelly Wall Exhibit
Make your way to the Jelly Wall for a kaleidoscopic interactive exhibit. While these invertebrates ebb and flow with the movement of the water, you can change the color of the tank (and the jellyfish in it) with just a push of a button!
Meet Animal Celebrities in the Indian Ocean Showcase
Believe it or not, SEA LIFE Orlando is home to two very special animal celebrities: Ted the turtle and Joy the zebra shark. Ted helped SEA LIFE develop the Turtle Excluder Device, a mechanism that allows turtles to escape when they get caught in fishing nets. And Joy was born as part of the AZA’s Species Survival Program, a dedicated effort to prevent the extinction of many of the world’s beloved creatures.
Today, you can see both of these animal celebrities in SEA LIFE Orlando's Indian Ocean exhibit. They’ll be hanging out with a few more of their undersea friends too, like fish, turtles, and stingrays.
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour
To really understand what it takes to keep SEA LIFE Orlando running, take a behind-the-scenes tour. On this 30-minute adventure, you’ll learn how the staff cares for the aquarium’s 5,000 animals, from preparing underwater meals to giving regular health check-ups. If you’re lucky, you might even get to see a few baby sea creatures that are kept away from the crowds.
Accessible adventures await at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, where travelers of all abilities can connect with marine life up close at exhibits designed for everyone to enjoy. / Courtesy of LEGOLAND® Florida Resort / SEA LIFE
Touch a Starfish at the Coastal Rockpool Exhibit
Enjoy a hands-on experience with some of the coolest creatures below the surface at the Coastal Rockpool exhibit. These micro-habitats are filled with starfish and anemones that you and your little ones can touch. Just remember to be gentle!
This hands-on exhibit at SEA LIFE Orland, a short drive from Kissimmee, lets visitors touch real starfish and anemones.
Dive Deeper with a Virtual Reality Experience
With the help of SEA LIFE Orlando’s Virtual Reality Experience, you can explore underwater worlds all the way in the Bahamas! After strapping on a pair of VR goggles, you’ll be able to take a boat ride through turquoise waters, sail through tropical islands, and even swim with sharks!
Find More Animal Adventures
Beyond the aquarium, many more animal adventures await in Central Florida! Roar with the big cats at the Central Florida Animal Reserve, take a wildlife-filled airboat tour at Wild Florida, and go zip lining over alligators at Gatorland.