

Scientists who have spent decades studying the local ecosystem have yet to identify the cause. One diver said the scene under the waves was reminiscent of something from a horror film as there are ‘bodies everywhere’.

The most commonly observed symptoms of the suspected disease are white lesions on the arms of the starfish.The aquarium is one of our favorite destinations. Not only did my kids love the many varieties of marine creatures, but they also loved the activities, exhibits and of course, the gigantic indoor playground that Sea Life Arizona had to offer. $10 tickets are available Monday through Thursday if you visit from 4-6pm. However, there are a ton of great deals to be found such as:īuy in advance online – This saves you about 20% off the normal ticket price. Tickets for Sea Life are $20 for adults and $15 for kids if you walk up and buy the tickets in person. Many parts of the aquarium have small walkways which make it difficult to navigate large jogging strollers. I recommend wearing very little ones unless you have a small umbrella stroller. With my two kids, our visit lasted about 45 minutes. He tiptoed precariously onto the glass because he feared falling in! That stopped him from running away from us 🙂 #slaoctonauts #kids #sharks #aquarium #toddlerapproved A photo posted by JoAnn on at 10:48am PDT

Llama also earned a certificate for completing her passport.ĭude ran ahead but he didn’t go any farther on the clear floor. We also colored a submarine, learned interesting sea facts from Captain Barnacles and hunted through the tanks with magnifying glasses as part of our Octonauts adventure.Īt the end of the exhibits, Captain Barnacles and Peso awaited our crew in the play area for a picture opportunity. Llama touched a seashell and earned her sticker for that station. “She can touch a seashell,” the man responded.ĭone. Immediately, her eyes darted up to mine in a pleading, “No, please don’t make me touch something gross.” Seeing her hesitation, I asked one of the employees manning the touch tank, “What is the least squeamish thing that she can touch in here?” One task required that she touch an animal in the touch tank. She hunted for each station and carefully followed all the instructions to earn her sticker. Llama, 6, took hold of her Octonauts passport and went to work. I’m sure the entire aquarium heard his enthusiasm. Dude, who is almost 2, ran from exhibit to exhibit to scream at the sea creatures. My children approached this visit in two different ways. Throughout the aquarium, six stations each featuring a different Octonaut had a different task to complete. At the front door, each of my kids got a passport and small sheet of stickers. We recently visited as part of a media trip during the aquarium’s annual Octonauts Training Academy. Immediately upon entering the Arizona Mills location, tanks with fishes that inhabit Arizona’s parks and lakes line the walls to greet you. Sea Life is a worldwide chain of aquariums, however each aquarium’s design reflects the local region. Sea Life Arizona is tucked inside the north east entrance of Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe. Not only does the aquarium hold so many amazing varieties of fish, sharks and other marine creatures, it’s also centrally located. Every time I get the opportunity to visit Sea Life Arizona, I go for it.
