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SEA LIFE Melbourne AquariumvsMelbourne Zoo
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Melbourne Zoo scores slightly better than SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Melbourne Zoo comes in at 83 with recommendations from 6 reviews such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Cnr Flinders St & King St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $0/night
Fodor's "Become part of the action as you stroll through a transparent tunnel surrounded by water and the denizens of the deep on the prowl." Full review
Concierge "Australia's only aquarium specializing in Southern Ocean creatures houses 10,000 marine and a few dozen land-based animals in a series of spiral-down display."
Frommer's "The Melbourne Aquarium’s prize exhibit is an Antarctica display featuring King and Gentoo penguins playing in the pool (with underwater viewing)." Full review
Lonely Planet "This aquarium is home to rays, gropers and sharks." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Explore coral reefs, penguin coves, and the world of rainforest waterways all without getting wet, although the aquarium does offer the chance to plunge below the depths in a dive with the sharks." Full review
Time Out "Over three levels there are 12 new themed zones of discovery, and kids can get their passport stamped at each station...there are daily feeding times and presentations, kids’ birthday party packages " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Here is an aquarium that appeals to young and old alike. No fewer than 12,000 aquatic animals of 650 different species are kept in tanks designed to recreate their actual marine biotopes" Full review
Melbourne Zoo Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Elliot Ave, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria 3052
From $0/night
Fodor's "Verdant gardens and open-environment animal enclosures are hallmarks of this world-renowned zoo, which is 4 km (2½ mi) north of the city center." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The oldest zoo in Australia and the third oldest in the world. Today it's one of the city’s most popular attractions." Full review
Time Out "Australia's oldest zoo is also its boldest... how can 320 species and live entertainment be wrong?" Full review
Travel + Leisure "There is nothing quite like ogling the antics of orangutans or leering at lion cubs to keep the kids (even the big ones) happy." Full review
Frommer's "Built in 1862, this is the oldest zoo in the world and makes a great day out with kids" Full review
