Scout Visits

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Admire over 11 exhibits, thousands of sea creatures and over 200 species in an immersive setting
• Encounter a vast array of creatures including sharks, rays, green sea turtles and more
• Learn how you can make the oceans a better place through our conservation program
• Gaze at creatures swimming overhead in our 360-degree ocean tunnel
• Touch a anemone, urchin, sea star & other rockpool creatures in the Interactive Touchpool
• Daily educational creature talks that your class can attend

SCOUT DAYS

Individual scouts and their immediate family members can visit during our special Scout Days scheduled select dates throughout the year and save over 40% on tickets! Be sure to wear your scout uniform when you visit!

Upcoming Scout Days:  TBD

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR TRIP: 

Paying with Credit Card:

• Reservations are required a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
• All reservations must be made online through the secure Online Booking Portal.
• Group tickets are timed & dated.
• Payments must be made with a credit card at time of booking.
• Payment types accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
• Additional tickets cannot be added to your original reservation after your order is made. We suggest booking for the maximum amount of people anticipated in your group.
• If you end up having fewer individuals than originally booked, you can contact the Group Sales Department 48 hours in advance for a partial refund of those tickets.
• If additional tickets are required upon arrival, the higher walk up group rate may apply.
• Paid reservation may be cancelled or rescheduled any time prior to 48 hours of your original visit date.
• Tickets expire on the date and time they are purchased for.
• Groups that arrive without a reservation are not guaranteed entry and will be charged the walk-up admission rate.
• For more information please refer to the Group Preparation Guide prior to buying tickets.

Paying by Check (organized groups only):

• Reservations are required a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. Discounted pricing is not available at the door.
• Submit our online booking request and a booking coordinator will get back to you within 72 hours.
• All prices are subject to tax. Tax exempt forms must be submitted before payment. 
• Payment is due 10 business days prior to your visit date by check.
• Changes including final visitor count and cancellation can be made up until point of payment. Once paid, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Submit your booking request here

IMPORTANT VISIT INFORMATION:

• Groups should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. This will allow time for the group leader to check in and SEA LIFE Aquarium staff to provide instructions for the day!
• Larger schools and groups are asked to arrange into smaller group segments prior to arrival and entry is staggered to avoid congestion in the Exhibit Areas.
• All buses and shuttles are required by the Mall of America Security Team to drop off and pick up students at the North Entrance. Detailed instructions will be provided once your reservation has been made.
• SEA LIFE does not have eating facilities on-site. If your group plans on eating while visiting MOA, you may go to either the North or South Food Court both located on the 3rd floor. SEA LIFE can store your lunches onsite during your visit if needed.