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Location
Best time
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.
Visitor tip
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.
Visitor tip
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.
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).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- 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
What visitors say
This place is amazing!!! SO many beautiful fish, some I've never even heard of let alone seen in real life! There were several sharks and Atleast 3 HUGE turtles. There's also fun ways for people to get super close to the marine life and…
This place is amazing!!!!!!!! I have been here twice. Both times was great . Been about 10 years in between. This last time was just as good as 10 years ago. The place is kept clean and all the animals are really taken care of and…
I thought it was cool, considering the proceeds actually go to help, save animals unlike the state and it's scandals. They have this cool tunnel you can walk through and see sharks and sea life, "pun" intended. The place in the mall…
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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
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