Orlando: SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium in ICON Park

Name: Orlando: SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium in ICON Park
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 31.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.36 (495 reviews)

4.4 (495 verified reviews)

Father holding a toddler as they press hands to an aquarium window with a shark

Parent and two children silhouetted before a large rocky tank with silver fish

Girl gazing up at a school of tropical fish over a coral reef tank

Family pointing up in an underwater tunnel as a sea turtle and rays swim overhead

Two bright yellow tang fish swimming past colorful coral

About This Experience

SEA LIFE Orlando is an indoor aquarium at ICON Park on International Drive, set out as a walk-through route of themed zones holding more than 5,000 creatures. The centerpiece is a 360-degree tunnel where sharks, rays, sea turtles and eels swim over and around you. Kids can touch sea stars and anemones at the coastal rock pool and look for Ted, a rescued loggerhead sea turtle.

It is a short, air-conditioned visit, which is exactly why it works with small children. SEA LIFE sets no time limit, and families usually finish in about an hour to an hour and a half. On SEA LIFE's own pricing, under-2s are free and child tickets cover ages 2 to 12; check how this listing's options price your kids.

Upgrades are sold as options: a 10-minute virtual reality shark swim, a 35-minute behind-the-scenes tour where you help feed fish, and the Merlin Florida Ticket bundling seven attractions. The standard ticket covers the aquarium only. On the Merlin option, the Orlando Eye is listed as closed for annual maintenance with no reopening date.

Older kids and teens may find it small, so pair it with lunch or another ICON Park stop to make the trip count. Skip it if you have already done a big aquarium this vacation.

Family Fit at a Glance

Best ages	All ages; toddlers to tweens get the most from it
Time needed	About 1–1.5 hours
Car needed	Yes or rideshare — ICON Park on I-Drive, free garage parking
Stroller	Yes — the whole route is indoors
Swimming	Not required
Heat & weather	Fully indoors and air-conditioned
Grandparents	Good — short, indoor and easy to pace
Skip it if	You've already done a big aquarium this trip

Highlights

Walk through the 360-degree tunnel with sharks and rays swimming overhead
Touch sea stars and anemones at the coastal rock pool
Look for Ted and Chely, the aquarium's rescued sea turtles
Spot the curious Pacific octopus
Watch aquarists at work caring for the fish

What's Included

✓ Admission to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
✓ Free parking in the ICON Park garage
✓ VR shark swim, only on options that include it
✓ Merlin Florida Ticket option: seven Florida attractions within 14 days
✓ Validity of up to 365 days, depending on the option

Not Included

Behind-the-scenes tour on the standard ticket
Parking at LEGOLAND Resort on the Merlin option
Food and drinks
Transport to ICON Park

What to Bring

A phone or camera with the flash switched off
A light layer for the air-conditioning
A stroller or carrier for toddlers
Hand wipes for after the touch pool

Good to Know & Caveats

Hours on Sept 24, 2026 were 10 AM to 6 PM, with last admission at 5 PM.
Flash photography is not allowed.
Parking is free on floors 4 to 7 of the ICON Park garage.
ICON Park can switch on a chaperone rule without notice: under-18s must be with an adult 21 or older, up to six minors per adult.
Merlin Florida Ticket: one visit per attraction, all within 14 days of the first; LEGOLAND, its water park and SEA LIFE Florida on the same day. The Orlando Eye is listed as closed for annual maintenance with no reopening date.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Meeting Point

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, ICON Park, 8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Merlin option holders visit the Winter Haven parks separately.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.4/5 by 495 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

It kind of sucked that the Orlando Eye was closed but besides that everything was nice and worth the price I paid!
— Bre, August 8, 2026

My seven year old was enthralled and we all had a good time
— Winston, April 16, 2026

We did not have a guide. The displays were nice. The children around us seem interested.
— Susan, February 3, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does SEA LIFE Orlando take?

SEA LIFE doesn't set a time, and you can stay as long as you like. Most families spend about an hour to an hour and a half, which is also what SEA LIFE suggests for its sister aquarium at LEGOLAND.

Can kids touch the animals?

Yes, at the coastal rock pool kids can touch sea stars and sea anemones. The bigger animals, including sharks and turtles, are seen through the glass and in the 360-degree tunnel.

Is it good on a rainy day?

Yes. The whole visit is indoors and air-conditioned, and you park in the ICON Park garage, so it is a solid plan when afternoon storms roll in.

Is the Orlando Eye included?

Not on the standard ticket. The Merlin Florida Ticket option lists it, but the Orlando Eye is currently closed for annual maintenance with no reopening date, so don't count on riding it.

Is there an age limit?

No. SEA LIFE's own pricing lets children under 2 in free and treats ages 2 to 12 as children; check this listing's options for how your kids are priced.