School Excursions

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is home to a range of unique Australian Animals providing examples of all classes of animals- fish, reptiles, mammals, birds, amphibians and invertebrates.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium also showcases a range of habitats and ecosystems including freshwater, mangroves, inter-tidal, temperate ocean, harbour, and tropical reefs. Teach your class about animal behaviours and how they interact with the other elements in their environments.

All of the displays at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium allow the students to appreciate the diversity of Australia's unique aquatic habitats and their fascinating fauna and flora.

General Information

• The Aquarium is open from 9am to 8pm every day.
• School excursions are permitted any time during opening hours.
• It is recommended you allow approximately one and a half hours at the Aquarium.
• Excursions are self-guided.
• Bookings are essential and should be made at least two weeks in advance.
• There is no minimum or maximum group size for pre-booked groups.
• Payment is made on the day by cash, school cheque or credit card. Students cannot pay individually.
• Exclusive discount school meals and gift shop items are available by pre-order via the call centre only. Find out more about our cool school showbags!

Find out more about our excursion rates.

Download the Risk Assessment form.

Conservation

Conservation is key at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, with our Sydney Aquarium Conservation Fund (SACF) supporting multiple research programs aimed at conserving, protecting, restoring or fostering sustainable use of Australian aquatic species, habitats and resources.

Take your class to the informative keeper talks throughout the day, or book an education officer for a private tour.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is air-conditioned and under-cover making it a suitable excursions regardless of weather. It is located at Darling Harbour, with convenient bus parking outside.

Key Syllabus Links:

Science and Technology

• Living Things
• Built Environments
• Earth and Its Surroundings
• Processes
  • Investigating (Living Things)
  • Designing and Making (Living Things)
  • Using Technology (Living Things)

Human Society and its Environment

• Environments
  • Patterns of Place and Location
  • Relationships with Places

Booking and Enquiries

Bookings are essential.

Call us for an order form or fill out the School Excursions Online Booking Form.

TELEPHONE: (02) 8251 7801