SEA LIFE at Mall of America
4.5(9,689)4.5 out of 5 stars, 9689 reviews Minneapolis, MN
About SEA LIFE at Mall of America
SEA LIFE at Mall of America offers a unique, interactive aquarium experience that combines education and entertainment, making it a great family outing within a larger shopping environment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun and educational activityVisitors to the Mall of America needing a break from shoppingChildren (5-12 years) enjoyed interactive stations and exhibitsTeens (13-17 years) found it cool and engaging
Why families love it
- 360° underwater tunnel with swimming fish
- Interactive dive stations for kids
- Informative and friendly staff
- Ticket valid for the whole day allowing for breaks
- Unique VR experience available for an additional fee
- Diverse variety of sea creatures
Insider tips
- Purchase tickets in advance for better deals
- Arrive early (around 10am) to avoid crowds
- Plan bathroom breaks before starting the tour
Good to know before you go
- Weekends if you prefer to avoid crowds
- Late afternoons when the mall is busier
- Perceived high ticket prices at ~$25 each
- Limited bathroom facilities until the end of the exhibit
- Crowds
- Can get busy on weekends, especially in the afternoons
- Value
- Tickets are approximately $25 each, which includes access for the entire day. The interactive experiences, such as the VR for $7, provide additional value.
- Food
- No specific food or drink policies mentioned, but likely restricted inside the aquarium
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned, but the venue is accessible via light rail
- Safety
- Clean environment noted by multiple reviewers, but no specific safety measures detailed
What parents say
"Sea life was great! A little overpriced in my opinion but what isn’t these days? I highly recommend getting tickets in advance, you can normally get better deals and bundle. We got there right at 10am on a Saturday and it wasn’t too busy! Staff were friendly and it was clean. Make sure you go to the bathroom before you start because there isn’t another until the end. My 7 year old had a blast and it was really the perfect way to start the day. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town!"
a week ago
"Great time here looking at some aquatic animal life here in the mall. The staff were informative, the exhibits were well organized, and it was worth the price, despite the tickets being ~$25 each. I liked the tunnel with the animals swimming above and bar the tunnel, with the beautiful and unique sharks, turtles, sting rays, and fish. The rest of the experience was fun with other wildlife being shown. Would recommend stopping by this aquarium at the Mall of America as a good time consumer for the day."
4 weeks ago
"We had a great time at SEA LIFE in the Mall of America. It’s not a huge aquarium, but there’s a surprising variety of sea creatures to check out. It's easy to get to — especially if you’re coming in on the light rail, since it’s right near that entrance. One thing we liked is that your ticket is good for the whole day, so you can come back later if you want a break from shopping. Our teens thought it was cool too, which is always a win. If you’re already at the mall, it’s a fun little escape and definitely worth stopping by."
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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