SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium — Attraction in Tempe

Our visit to SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we entered, the staff greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome. The aquarium is beautifully designed — clean, colorful, and filled with so many fascinating exhibits that kept both kids and adults completely engaged.

The underwater tunnel was definitely the highlight — walking through and seeing sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles glide right above us was magical. Every tank was spotless, and the marine life looked healthy and well cared for, which really shows how much effort the team puts into maintaining the environment.

I loved how educational the experience was, too. The information boards were easy to read, and there were fun interactive stations that helped the kids learn about ocean conservation in a hands-on way. The touch pool was another big hit — my kids were thrilled to gently touch starfish and sea anemones!

What really stood out was how well the aquarium is organized. It’s not overwhelmingly large, so you can take your time at each exhibit without feeling rushed. It’s the perfect size for families with younger children.

We also appreciated how clean and safe everything felt — restrooms were spotless, and there were hand-sanitizing stations throughout. The gift shop at the end had adorable marine-themed souvenirs, and the prices were very reasonable.

Overall, SEA LIFE Arizona is a must-visit for families, marine life lovers, and anyone looking for a fun and educational day out. We can’t wait to come...

This was a nice diversion on a hot AZ day, but as an aquatic attraction, it is a small, sparse experience. The crew at check-in is nice, the price is low, the path is clear, and the exhibits are well documented. Each station comes with displays, and audio is spread throughout, allowing the visitor to either read or hear audio queues related to the experience.

The entire attraction is well lit and is safe while at the same time allowing for very close access to each tank. The different sea life animals are all looking healthy, and the tanks are well maintained. Nothing looks like it is breaking down.

The price is $15 per person. This seems like a reasonable cost for a local attraction. It takes about an hour to walk through the entire place while giving time to meander with family and talk. There is a gift shop attached, which is normal. The place closes at 4 pm sharp, but the staff allows you to walk through with a ticket until 430pm. The attraction closes and is emptied by 500 pm. The temperature was not as cool as it should have been for us humans, feeling like the air conditioning wasn't keeping up with the torrid 116⁰ outside weather. The inside temp was feeling about 80⁰. They could lower the temp to help customers enjoy this more.

If i was a student in a marine biology major or looking for a place to review such animals in wide diversity, this would not be the place. But if you are a parent with a toddler who wants to see some fish, then it is a perfect size and scope for an...

The 3 star rating isn't for the aquarium itself. The aquarium was a fine experience. It's a smaller place that still has a lot to see and interact with. Great for a small detour while shopping. Lots of sea life to see. The rescued turtle is also really cool. I don't remember her name, but she's cute.

The 3 star rating is due to the unhelpful lady at the admissions desk during my Sunday morning visit on May 31st. She had a bad attitude the entire time I stood there purchasing my tickets. Instead of helping people, she just got annoyed any time a visitor didn't have pre purchased tickets. She acted as if everyone was supposed to know to do that before arriving when the entrance had no indication or signage explaining that pre purchased tickets were necessary. She then moves on to the next group after directing my family and I towards the self purchase kiosks and asks them if they pre purchased tickets. They respond no. She then asks if they're all paying together. They responded no. She then replied, "You guys are making this hard." As if it was that much of an inconvenience to assist visitors with purchasing admission. Not once did she explain that there was a malfunction or something to that effect. She just complained at everyone who entered. Absolutely unprofessional. I wish I had gotten her name. I hate to use race to describe people, but I can only describe her as an African American woman in her mid to late 20s. Whoever she was,...