SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
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About SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Book tickets online in advance for guaranteed savings and better pricing compared to purchasing at the door
  • 💡The touch pool with stingrays and starfish is a major highlight—plan to spend extra time here as visitors consistently mention these interactive exhibits as memorable experiences
  • 💡Ask staff about punch card systems and instructional opportunities at the beginning of your visit, as these educational stations aren't always obvious and can enhance your experience significantly
  • 💡Arrive early to see animals most active and interactive, and allow at least 2-3 hours for a complete visit given the multiple exhibits and touch pools
  • 💡Consider combo ticket deals with LEGOLAND Discovery Center and PEPPA PIG World of Play located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets to maximize value for families visiting multiple attractions

Hours

Monday10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
Thursday10 AM–5 PM
Friday10 AM–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–6 PM
Sunday10 AM–6 PM

SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6480 reviews)
📍 4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Type
Aquarium
Best For
All ages, toddlers to teens
Highlights
180-degree underwater tunnel, sharks, rescued sea turtles, touch pools, 2,000+ creatures
Interactive Features
Touch pools, behind-the-scenes guided tours, face-to-fin encounters
Admission
From $19; combo packages from $29.99; save up to $7 booking online
🚗 Get Directions 🌐 Visit Website 📞 Call (248) 409-6001
Map & Directions
🗺 Open in Google Maps
Good to Know
  • ✓Features a 180-degree underwater tunnel offering an immersive viewing experience of sharks and other marine life
  • ✓Houses over 2,000 sea creatures across more than 10 exhibits, including rescued sea turtles in dedicated conservation exhibits
  • ✓Offers interactive touch pools where visitors can directly handle sea stars and anemones, with face-to-fin shark encounters available
  • ✓Provides behind-the-scenes guided tours led by expert guides allowing visitors to learn animal care practices and husbandry methods
  • ✓Operates as part of a multi-attraction complex at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, offering combo packages with LEGOLAND Discovery Center and PEPPA PIG World of Play

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