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Penguin Passport

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PENGUIN ENCOUNTER

This experience is temporarily unavailable

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions SEA LIFE Melbourne is closed.

Do you have an experienced booked and want to re-book? Email: experiences@melbourneaquarium.com.au

 

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Penguin Passport

For more information please email experiences@melbourneaquarium.com.au

Penguin Passport Experience

An on-the-ice adventure!
Penguin Encounter in Melbourne's CBD at SEA LIFE Melbourne

BOOK ONLINE

$159

Per Person
  • Get up close to our cheeky Gentoo and King penguins
  • AGES 14+ (guests between the age of 14-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+) also participating in the tour)
  • All day aquarium admission included
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Penguin Passport Gift Voucher

A truly unique gift experience
penguin passport gift voucher

GIFT VOUCHER

$159

Per Person
  • Get up close to our cheeky Gentoo and King penguins
  • AGES 14+ (guests between the age of 14-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+) also participating in the tour)
  • All day aquarium admission included
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MEET OUR PENGUINS UP CLOSE!

Penguin Passport is your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with SEA LIFE Melbourne's colony of sub-Antarctic penguins.

Suit up into our Antarctic snow gear and get set for your 45 minute penguin encounter tour!

The Penguin Passport experience takes you onto the ice where you have the exclusive opportunity to get up close to our colony of majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins. You will also have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the penguin food preparation and veterinary areas, as well as how the state-of-the-art exhibit maintains its sub-zero temperatures.

Book this experience for a specific date now or purchase an experience gift voucher valid for 12 months.

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Penguin Passport

Penguin Passport runs Friday & Saturday at 2pm with a maximum of 4 people per group. Spots fill quickly; book early to avoid missing out on this incredible experience!

 

What's included?

AGES 14+ (Guests between the age of 14-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+) also participating in the tour)

  • A 45 minute unique experience
  • Go behind the scenes and learn how we take care of our King and Gentoo Penguins
  • Suit up in our snow gear and go on the ice with the colony in their habitat
  • All day admission to explore SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium included

Book this experience for a specific date now or purchase an penguin encounter gift voucher valid for 12 months.

 

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Important Information

When booking your Penguin Passport experience in our online ticket store you'll be required to formally acknowledge the general booking terms and conditions.

  • You must not come into contact with birds 24 hours prior to your Penguin Passport experience
  • If you experience Flu/Cold/Gastro/Respiration infection within 48 hours of your experience, you will need to call us to reschedule
  • No jewellery, watches, mobile phones or cameras can be taken on tour
  • If you have trouble navigating stairs, please let us know in advance BEFORE making your booking online
  • You MUST wear/bring socks on the day of your experience. Failure to do this may result in the tour being cancelled. 
  • Please arrive no later than 30min before your Penguin Passport start time.

 

 

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FAQs

This is an intimate experience with only 4 people per group so sessions often book out in advance. To avoid missing out, we recommend booking online.

You must be 14 years or older for our penguin experience (guests between the age of 14-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+) also participating in the tour)​

Yes you can! Head to our Merlin Annual Pass page to purchase a discounted Penguin Passport. It's a special price just for pass holders.

Already have a Penguin Passport Gift Voucher?

Send us an email to redeem your gift voucher and book in your experience!
Email: experiences@melbourneaquarium.com.au 

Got a question?

Email: experiences@melbourneaquarium.com.au 
Phone: (03) 9067 8300

We will endeavor to get back to all enquiries within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.