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It's Our Birthday

We are 40!

Celebrate 40 Years With Us!

This year, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is celebrating our 40th Birthday! 

Throughout the year we will be marking our big birthday with special activities and events,  continuing to highlight the amazing work we do daily at the aquarium and in the conservation space!  

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Call Out For Your Memories!

To honour this rich history, the team is asking for cherished photos, stories, and memories that have become part of Auckland’s history over the past 40 years.

Photos and stories can be submitted in the form below with contributions to be featured throughout the year as part of the 40th-anniversary celebrations, inspiring conversations, rekindling memories, and highlighting the incredible bond between SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s and the community it has served for four decades.

Submit Your Memories

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Who was Kelly Tarlton?

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Kelly Tarlton's Story

Watch here to learn more about Kelly's story! 

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