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SEA LIFE Florida's grand opening featured exciting parades and shows. Photo courtesy SEA LIFE

SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium

SEA LIFE Florida opened earlier this summer, which features more than 150 species of aquatic life and 25 interactive exhibits and hands-on touch pools. This is no ordinary aquarium, with kid-friendly seasonal events including mermaids, parades, and more throughout the year. In addition to entertainment, SEA LIFE Florida focuses on conservation with its SEA LIFE Trust, supporting local clean-ups near surrounding waterways, and protects and rescues coral reef in the Florida reef tract, the largest barrier reef in North America. 

Aquatic Experiences

SEA LIFE Florida is the perfect Orlando attraction for kids ages 2-12, or anyone who loves the sea and the creatures that live below. The average visit runs 45 minutes-1.5 hours, depending on how long groups explore each exhibit. And speaking of exhibits, SEA LIFE Florida has plenty to entertain and educate families:

• Main ocean display with 150,000 gallons of water
• Freshwater gallery showcasing colorful aquatic life
• Stingray bay
• Hands-on invertebrate touch pool

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Legoland Florida Fun

Since SEA LIFE Florida is located inside Legoland Florida, it's only natural to make the most out of your trip by visiting both! Choose special one- or two-day ticket packages, which admit you to Legoland Florida Theme Park, Water Park, AND Sea Life Florida (depending on the time of year). That way active families can enjoy amazing rides, build fantastic Lego creations, fill up on theme park goodies, check out live shows, and then chill out with the sea creatures at the aquarium.