Meet Our Penguins
Get up close to our playful penguins
Meet and learn everything there is to know about our penguins...
Step inside the Little Blue Penguins’ habitat at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast for a unique encounter on land or in the water, where you can meet our adorable colony of birds and handfeed them a fishy feast!
Penguin Encounter
Each one of our playful penguins has a distinct personality, which you can get to know as you feed the birds their banquet and watch up close as they waddle, swim and play!
The Penguin Encounter includes a unique behind the scenes tour where you can discover how we care for these cheeky little creatures and ask our team of penguin experts anything you want to know.
This Penguin Encounter runs on the following days:
- During Queensland school holidays from Thursday - Monday at 9:45am
- Outside of Queensland school holidays on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday at 9:45am
If you are buying the General Admission + Penguin Encounter ticket, you can enter the aquarium as off 9:00am with your ticket. This gives you plenty of time to explore all the other amazing zones SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Guests must be aged 5+ to participate; all guests under 13 must be accompanied by a participating adult (there are 4 encounters available per session).
Places are limited, so book early!
What's Included?
AGES 5+
- Feed, meet and get up close to our beautiful and cheeky penguins.
- Come into our penguin exhibit, see what our penguins eat and learn how we care for them.
- Includes an exclusive and unique behind the scenes tour in the penguin area.
- During your Penguin Encounter, there will be a dedicated photographer to capture your experience with the penguins - one free photo is included.
Further Details
- There are only limited spaces available daily so bookings are essential.
- The Penguin Encounter is offered from Thursdays to Mondays.
- Participants must be at least 5 years of age.
- Guests under 13 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
- This experience cannot be carried out whilst pregnant.
- During the experience, all jewellery or items on hands and wrists must be removed. If items can not be removed, guests are unable to participate in the experience.
- If you have a sea food allergy of any kind you are unable to participate in the experience.
- Enclosed footwear must be worn at all times.
- Must not be in contact with birds 24 hours prior to the Encounter *This includes: handling of birds(s), cage, food, water & toys.
In-Water Penguin Encounter
Did you know Little Blue Penguins spend most of their day foraging in the water?
Now you can get even closer to these playful seabirds with our brand new In-Water Penguin Encounter!
Venture into the Little Blue Penguins’ pool where you’ll stand hip-deep in water as you hand feed the adorable birds their favourite fish.
The In-Water Penguin Encounter is available:
- During Queensland school holidays on Thursday to Monday at 2:00pm
- Outside of Queensland school holidays on Saturdays at 2:15pm
If you are buying the General Admission + In-Water Penguin Encounter ticket, you can enter the aquarium as off 1:00pm with your ticket. This gives you plenty of time to explore all the other amazing zones SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast has to offer, including the famous Seal Presentation.
Guests must be aged 13+ to participate. Participants under 18 can now participate without having an adult required to participate with them (there are 2 encounters available per session).
Places are limited, so book early!
What's Included?
AGES 13+
- Feed, meet and get up close to our beautiful and cheeky penguins.
- Come into our penguin exhibit, see what our penguins eat and learn how we care for them.
- You will be provided a wetsuit and waterproof footwear before you step onto an underwater platform.
- Includes an exclusive and unique behind the scenes tour in the penguin area.
- During your In-Water Penguin Encounter, there will be a dedicated photographer to capture your experience with the penguins - one free photo is included.
Further Details
- There are only limited spaces available daily so bookings are essential.
- Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
- All participants must have signed an indemnity form. If they are under 18 they must have their parent or guardian sign the indemnity form.
- This experience cannot be carried out whilst pregnant.
- Wetsuit and footwear must be worn.
- Participants must bring their own towel to the experience.
- You will be provided a wetsuit and waterproof footwear before you step onto an underwater platform.
- If you have a sea food allergy of any kind you are unable to participate in the experience.
- Guests cannot participate if they have suffered from the Flu/Cold/Gastro/Respiratory infection/s in the last 48 hrs and show any COVID related symptoms.
- During the experience, all jewellery must be removed. If items can not be removed, guests are unable to participate in the experience.
- Participant must be a competent swimmer.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladder.
- Must not be in contact with birds 24 hours prior to the Encounter *This includes: handling of birds, cage, food, water & toys.
It was wonderful getting to be up close and personal with Sea Life’s adorable penguins! The staff were so friendly and informative, overall, it was an amazing experience.
The in-water penguin encounter was a fascinating and unique experience. The sea-life staff were helpful and full of interesting information that enhanced the activity. We were able to interact with amazing animals in a one-of-a-kind way.
