Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium

Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium is Auckland's leading school excursion venue, with thousands of students visiting each year!

LESSON TOPICS:

Antarctica & Explorers:

• Be immersed in the learning opportunities of Kelly Tarlton's. Highlights of a trip to Kelly Tarlton's include getting up close to NZ's only colony of Antarctic penguins - the majestic King and playful Gentoos. You will identify with the extremes of the Antarctic continent, and retrace the footsteps of intrepid Antarctic explorers. 

Marine Biology:

• Come face to face with thousands of marine creatures including stingrays, sharks, octopus and more.  Your trip may include a free lesson session for your class or group, and a self-guided tour through the world of Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium. Pre-visit teacher resources are available, and we welcome teachers to visit us for a pre-visit free of charge!

Oceans and Sustainability:

• Discover what is happening in our world's oceans regarding acidification, plastic pollution and overfishing. Explore ways you could advocate for the wonderful marine creatures you can see at Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium.

Business and Tourism (Secondary/Tertiary):

• For the past 30 years. from a small family run operation to now being part of a large global organisation, Kelly Tarlton's has welcomed and excited over 11.5 million guests.  We can offer practical insights into the workings of a changing business to meet multiple assessment criteria for your Tourism or Business and Recruitment related topics. 

SLEEPOVERS

Try our famous Sleepover option! Bring your group for a magical night at Kelly Tarlton's where you can observe for yourselves whether fish close their eyes when they sleep, or if sharks snore!  These exciting nights run from 7:00pm to approximately 9:00am the next day and include supper and breakfast, Stingray Encounter, Fish feeding, educational presentations and more!

If your school hasn't experienced this yet, now is the time to book.

Should you require a classroom session the Education Team will work with you to ensure your curriculum objectives are met.

Pre-Schools, Schools, and Holiday Programmes are all eligible for heavily discount Education Rates - plus a free adult supervisory allowance!