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Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Written by guest blogger, Gastrology. Since opening to the public back in 2000, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (then known as Melbourne Aquarium) has become one of the top attractions in Melbourne. We were taken on an awe-inspiring journey through 12 amazing zones of discovery at the newly revamped SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium which is conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Home to thousands of aquatic animals, including one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles and the world’s largest collection of seahorses and seadragons, visitors are given the opportunity to discover an interactive adventure from the depths of the ocean to the icy waters of Antarctica. At the Croc Lair, we met Pinjarra, one of the biggest Saltwater Crocodiles in the world! Home to the world’s only display of Elephant Sharks, we encountered some of these graceful marine creatures that ordinarily reside well out of eye-sight, 200 metres below sea level. The crawl-through heads up display provides the perfect opportunity for kids to peek into the fascinating underwater world of Port Phillip Bay. We got our hands wet and …