Plan ahead to explore oceans of adventure without the wait! Make a reservation online to lock in your ticket price and date for a visit that works best with your schedule AND your wallet. Learn more about Plan Ahead Pricing here!
ARRIVE ON TIME! You can enter up to 30 minutes before and after your scheduled entry time -- ticket holders for the first reservation time of the day can only enter up to 30 minutes AFTER their reservation time. Guests arriving more than 30 minutes outside their entry time may not be guaranteed entry to the Aquarium.
NOTE: Tickets are limited by entry time on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are strongly encouraged – guests arriving without a reservation may need to wait for the next available entry time or be denied entry if sold out.
Plan Ahead Pricing*Reservations not required for Platinum Members.
Hippo Haven is getting an upgrade! This holiday season Genny and Button will receive a fun NEW hippo enrichment, a sandpit! Installation will begin between December 11th through December 15th and take up to five business days to complete. We understand how much our hippos mean to your visit. In the time of their absence, we're running a special pay-like-a-kid discount!
Get OfferGeneral Admission tickets to Adventure Aquarium get you access to all of the Aquarium’s exhibits, including Shark Bridge and daily live shows. Buy tickets to make a reservation online, skip the box office line and ensure your preferred entrance time!
Seniors save $2 and Children save $10 off adult prices
Last Entry: 3:30PM
Bundle your Christmas Underwater experience with a general admission ticket and a huge 18-inch exclusive Scuba Santa plush, now - December 24, and take home a souvenir to remember your underwater holiday adventure. This is your on-stop shop for a wonderful and magical Aquarium experience.
A Membership guarantees you and your family new experiences, adventures and lots of fish-filled fun each time you visit.
Children save $20 off adult prices
GOLD Level Membership Also Available.
*Closed on Thanksgiving
See Scuba Santa and his 15,000 incredible animal friends before Dec. 24th!
Learn MoreSnorkel and come within inches of sandbar and sand tiger sharks.
Find out where our hippos go when they aren’t out on exhibit in this exclusive behind-the-scenes encounter.
Get ready for an up close and personal opportunity with our African penguins.
Tong feed green and loggerhead sea turtles from the top of our Ocean Realm exhibit.
A member of our husbandry team will take you on a guided, in-depth tour.
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with the animals serving as our animal ambassadors.
Guests are invited to visit for FREE on their birthdays. This ticket will be available at the Box Office only, valid for that day only. Guests must show proof of age upon arrival.
Adventure Aquarium is pleased to offer a special rate on one-day admission tickets for active or retired military, disabled veterans, and military reservists.
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