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Explore the Great Barrier Reef at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

  • Wednesday 18th December 2024
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Set entirely on the reef as it transitions through night and day, life on the reef is recreated for guests to encounter & experience, across 24 hours of the day. The exhibit uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver a unique, interactive experience & is the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world!​

See over 400 creatures

This interactive experience takes guests on a colourful journey of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef with state-of-the-art technology, a 1.7 million litre display and over 400 creatures, including Rays, Sharks, Jellyfish, and a huge variety of colourful fish species! ​

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Discover the Turtle Lifecycle

Discover the state-of-the art, animated projection map that showcases the life cycle of a turtle; from nesting until the birth of the new hatchlings, guests have the chance to interact with virtual baby turtles and guide them safely to the water’s edge. The kids will love this turtle-y engaging and interactive experience.

Turtle swimming through the Reef at Sea Life Sydney

Interact with Bioluminescence

An interactive light show showcases the rare phenomenon of bioluminescence. Walk through the waves and the bioluminescence will splash under your feet in this motion-sense display that leaves the young and the young-at-heart amazed and wanting to splash through it again and again!

A Bioluminescent Ocean Glows Under Guest’S Footsteps At 'Night' 2

See the Giant Wave

At the end of the experience, look back at the heart of the reef and all of its creatures, through a giant frozen wave feature. This is the perfect backdrop for guests to capture the ultimate family snap or selfie.

Guests looking the sea animals in the aquarium, particularly at the turtle swimming in front at SEA LIFE Sydney.

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