Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium

23 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand

Created by a deep sea diver / explorer / adventurer, Kelly Tarlton’s is one of Auckland’s Top 5 Attractions. As you walk through the underwater glass tunnels you’ll see stingrays float effortlessly overhead, sharks swim purposefully and jellyfish do whatever jellyfish do. The place offers much more than fish though; there’s a walk-through Antarctic Ice Adventure with the world’s largest display of Antarctic penguins. The newest addition to the complex is the Shark Mission where you can get up close with ‘Shark Dive Extreme’. Hmmmmmm....

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