Aquariums

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Name: SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Address: Mall of America, 120 East Broadway East Side, Level One, Bloomington, MN 55425, Bloomington, MN, US
Telephone: (952) 883-0202
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (10548 reviews)

📍 Mall of America, 120 East Broadway East Side, Level One, Bloomington, MN 55425

📞 (952) 883-0202

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–8 PM
Thursday	10 AM–8 PM
Friday	10 AM–8 PM
Saturday	10 AM–8 PM
Sunday	11 AM–6 PM

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About SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Features a DNA strand climb exhibit, a unique hands-on climbing activity that physically represents DNA structure for educational engagement. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,548 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Best For: All Ages, Including Young Children And Teens
Exhibits: 300 ft-long underwater tunnel with giant sharks and sawfish, touch pools with anemones, rescued sea turtles, jellyfish exhibits
Admission: Tickets from $25, discounted advance purchase available, annual passes with up to 30% off during Endless Summer Sale, resident discounts available

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a DNA strand climb exhibit, a unique hands-on climbing activity that physically represents DNA structure for educational engagement
⭐Houses live animals including chinchillas, hamsters, and bunnies in dedicated animal rooms, providing direct animal interaction experiences
⭐Offers Mindball, an interactive biotech exhibit using sensors and partner gameplay mechanics to teach biotechnology concepts
⭐Located on the UC Berkeley campus in the Berkeley Hills with a planetarium and rotating exhibits that allow repeat visitors to experience new content
⭐Provides in-person summer camps for students entering grades 1-6, with early registration recommended due to program demand

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Pack lunch or snacks before your visit - the cafeteria cafe is only open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-3pm, and may have limited availability. Two microwaves are available if you need to reheat food.
🕐Visit on a weekday (especially Monday-Tuesday) to experience shorter crowds and a more relaxed pace, as evidenced by positive visitor feedback about uncrowded experiences.
💡Start with the Dinosaur exhibit and animal rooms (hamsters, chinchillas, bunnies in two separate rooms) as highlighted favorites, then explore the interactive 'Future of Food' section which connects textbook concepts to real-world demonstrations of air/liquid flow and biotechnology.
💬Plan to spend a full afternoon (3-4 hours minimum) to fully engage with the interactive exhibits and experiments without rushing - the venue is designed for hands-on learning that shouldn't feel like passive instruction.
💡Register early for summer camps (grades 1-6) as they fill up quickly, and check the 'Today's Activities' board upon arrival to catch rotating workshops and current hands-on activities.