Spend your School Holidays at the Seahorse Hotel at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Dive into the magical world of seahorses at SEA LIFE Sydney's Seahorse Hotel these July School Holidays! From July 6th to August 4th, Our Seahorse Hotel is the perfect place for curious minds and eager explorers. Swim into our White’s Seahorse habitat and learn about conservation.

Join us on an underwater adventure where you'll discover the wonders of seahorses, from their unique breeding habits to their enchanting daily activities. Get ready to be amazed by these fascinating little creatures that make our oceans so special!

Dive into Our Seahorse Breeding Program

At the heart of our Seahorse Hotel is the fascinating Seahorse Breeding Program, dedicated to the preservation of the beautiful White’s Seahorse. This isn’t just a display – it's a real-life effort to protect and conserve these incredible creatures. You’ll get to see White’s Seahorses up close and learn all about their unique breeding habits. Did you know that male seahorses are the ones who get pregnant? Weird right? But cool!

Our breeding program is crucial for the survival of the white seahorse, ensuring that future generations can enjoy these enchanting animals. Through our conservation efforts, we’re making a significant impact on their population and habitat.

Want to make a difference? You can adopt a seahorse and help support our conservation efforts. Your adoption contributes directly to the care and protection of these amazing animals.

Adopt a Seahorse

5 Fun Seahorse Facts

Seahorses are full of surprises! Here are five fascinating facts that will make you fall in love with these enchanting creatures:

1. Unique Shapes and Sizes: Seahorses come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny pygmy seahorse, which is less than an inch long, to the larger species like the pot-bellied seahorse.
2. Masters of Camouflage: Seahorses can change colour to blend in with their surroundings, helping them avoid predators. Some, like the leafy dragon seahorse, are so well camouflaged that they look like floating seaweed.
3. Tiny But Mighty: The pygmy seahorse is one of the smallest species, measuring less than an inch long. Despite their size, they have an impressive ability to cling to coral with their prehensile tails.
4. Unique Movements: Seahorses swim upright, unlike most fish. They use a small fin on their back to propel themselves and steer with tiny pectoral fins on either side of their head.
5. Romantic Rituals: Seahorses are known for their elaborate courtship dances, which can last for several days. They intertwine their tails and swim together in a graceful, synchronised dance. (How cute!) 

We have more seahorse facts here!

Common Questions

• Where to see seahorses in Australia?
  You can see the White's Seahorse at SEA LIFE Sydney!
  
  
• What do seahorses do all day?
  Seahorses spend their days swimming slowly, camouflaging themselves among seaweed and coral, and hunting for small crustaceans.
  
  
• What are baby seahorses called?
  Baby seahorses are called fry. After they are born, they drift away and begin life on their own.
  
  
• How long will a seahorse live?
  The lifespan of a seahorse varies by species, but on average, they live between one and five years in the wild.