Aquariums

OdySea Aquarium

Name: OdySea Aquarium
Address: 9500 East Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, Scottsdale, AZ, US
Telephone: (480) 291-8000
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (18110 reviews)

📍 9500 East Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

📞 (480) 291-8000

🌐 www.odyseaaquarium.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–6 PM
Thursday	9 AM–7 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–7 PM
Sunday	9 AM–7 PM

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About OdySea Aquarium

Massive aquarium with dramatic exhibits. Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. SeaTREK Helmet Diving allows visitors to walk underwater with fish, stingrays, and sharks without requiring SCUBA certification or training. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,110 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Size: Arizona's largest and top-rated aquarium
Best For: All ages
Highlights: SeaTREK helmet diving, penguin encounters, shark encounters, interactive stingray feeding, rotating aquarium
Visit Duration: 2-3 hours

💡 Did You Know?

⭐SeaTREK Helmet Diving allows visitors to walk underwater with fish, stingrays, and sharks without requiring SCUBA certification or training
⭐OdySea Aquarium offers 30% twilight pricing after 4:30pm and combo ticket packages with Arizona Boardwalk attractions providing up to 40% savings
⭐The facility features scheduled animal talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the day with creative names like 'Nose Knows Paddlefish,' 'Corals Reef-ealed,' 'Waddle You Know Penguin,' 'RAYS the Roof Stingray,' and 'Otter-ly Awesome'
⭐Fish & Sips Happy Hour is an adult-only evening event ($34.95 advance) featuring live music, animal talks, games, food, and drinks, with free admission for Annual Passholders

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a minimum of 2-3 hours to explore all exhibits without rushing. Arrive at noon or later to catch afternoon animal talks (Waddle You Know Penguin at 1:00pm, RAYS the Roof Stingray at 1:30pm, Otter-ly Awesome at 2:00pm) while still having plenty of time to view exhibits.
💬Purchase tickets in advance for staggered entry to avoid parking lot congestion and long wait times. Consider combo packages that bundle OdySea with other Arizona Boardwalk attractions to save money.
🕐Visit after 4:30pm for Twilight At OdySea to receive 30% off admission. This is ideal for budget-conscious visitors and helps avoid peak daytime crowds while still experiencing the immersive exhibits.
💡OdySea is excellent for young children and grandchildren with multiple interactive exhibits, plenty of rest areas, and a Starbucks located mid-way through for breaks. The facility is well-organized and easy to navigate with young kids.
💡Don't miss the unique interactive restroom experience where you can wash your hands with sharks and fish swimming by—it's one of the most memorable and photo-worthy moments at the aquarium.