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Visitor tip
Start with the 180-degree underwater tunnel as your highlight—reviewers consistently mention it as the best part of the experience. Plan your route to hit this exhibit when you're most alert and energized.
Visitor tip
Participate in the stamp collection activity throughout your visit to earn a prize at the end—reviewers highlight this as an engaging way to keep kids motivated and exploring all exhibits. Also look for the interactive coloring tablets that display your artwork on the big screen.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the sea turtle rescue center and the rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle exhibit—reviewers specifically praised these educational focal points. The VR experience about coral reefs and dolphins also provides deeper learning about marine conservation.
About SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Oceanic exhibits & play areas. Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Location
- Crown Center, Kansas City
- Highlights
- 5,000 creatures, 180-degree underwater tunnel, sharks, rescued sea turtles, touch pools
- Admission
- From $19, combos from $29.99
What visitors say
We had a group ranging in age from 6 to 73 and we all had a great time! My sister even commented on how she wasn't looking forward to going here but it turned out to be her favorite thing we've done on vacation. The kids enjoyed…
We had a wonderful visit and it exceeded my expectations. I took my mom and my two year old niece with me. Everyone loved it. The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. Some top notch displays/tanks and beautiful fish. My niece…
It's a small aquarium, but what they lack in size they make up for in quality! I found the entire place very charming, and I learned about a few species that I don't normally see in other aquariums, like the paddlenose fish! It really…
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Did You Know?
- Features a 180-degree underwater tunnel allowing visitors to view marine life from multiple angles with sharks and other sea creatures swimming overhead
- Houses a dedicated sea turtle rescue center featuring rescued sea turtles, including the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, one of the rarest sea turtle species in the world
- Contains over 5,000 sea creatures across 12+ exhibits, making it a substantial collection for a regional aquarium in the Kansas City area
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