Aquariums
Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
📍 102 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
About Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Exhibits exploring coastal Alabama. Hands-on exhibits showcasing the 4 key habitats of coastal Alabama as part of the Dauphin Sea Lab. The aquarium features the 4 key coastal Alabama habitats (Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, Barrier Islands, and Northern Gulf of Mexico) as the core exhibit structure, providing a regionally-focused educational experience. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,751 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Touch tank stingrays, live aquarist feedings, four species of rays, Mobile Bay habitat exhibits
- Admission
- $14 adults, $6 children (5-18), $12 seniors, free under 5
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
💡 Did You Know?
- The aquarium features the 4 key coastal Alabama habitats (Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, Barrier Islands, and Northern Gulf of Mexico) as the core exhibit structure, providing a regionally-focused educational experience
- Daily outdoor stingray touch tank feeding occurs at 2 p.m., allowing visitors hands-on interaction with multiple ray species including southern stingray, Atlantic stingray, bluntnose stingray, cownose ray, and bonnethead sharks
- The Alabama Aquarium Curriculum is available for school groups, indicating a dedicated educational program integrated with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab institutional framework
- Admission pricing is notably affordable at $14 for adults and $6 for children (5-18), with free admission for children under 5, plus group rates available for 10+ visitors
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan your visit around the outdoor touch tank stingray feeding at 2 p.m. and indoor tank feedings on Saturday/Sunday at 11 a.m. to see the aquarium's most interactive and popular exhibits at their best
- Arrive by 3 p.m. since last tickets are sold at 4 p.m., giving you only one hour to explore. Plan for 1.5-2 hours total to comfortably experience the exhibits without rushing
- Visit on a weekday morning to avoid school group crowds, as reviews mention multiple buses of school children visiting during peak times, which can make interactive exhibits like the touch pools crowded
- The stingray petting pool is the standout interactive experience—prioritize it early in your visit as it's mentioned in 257+ reviews and can have wait times during busy periods
- Call ahead before visiting, especially during winter months, as hours vary seasonally and you'll want to confirm feeding times align with your planned arrival
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