I went with family - we brought children ages 5, 6, 7 & 10. The kids all enjoyed the experience. Information: Park in the Crown Plaza and have your parking validated. Plan to spend 1-1.5 hours there. We were there just over an hour and saw everything. We purchased combo Legoland/Sea Life tickets. Pros: They have a handout for the kids and “punch stations” throughout that encourage kids to read and learn about the animals and exhibits. There is a variety of sea life to look at, some very beautiful exhibits and the information is easy to read and understand - very age appropriate. There is a “touch” station and the kids enjoyed seeing what different creatures felt like. Cons: I expected to need to spend more time here, it was actually quite small. One of the punch stations for the kids’ activity was out of order. The entire sea turtle display was closed. The final station had iPads available and about 5/15 of the iPads were on and working. Final Thoughts: This was a neat experience, but once was enough. If you’re looking for an amazing aquarium and zoo experience, consider checking out the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. You very well might want to plan 2 days (not hours) & you still won’t see everything!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

It was a cool little aquarium but i am giving two stars because of the price compared to how small it is. We paid $22 and change for 2 adults and 1 child (We got a discounted price because of the time we went; normally it's $25 per person). About $75 total after taxes, so we were both definitely expecting A LOT more. We went through the entire thing in maybe 30 minutes max and i was pretty disappointed since the reviews are so high. I don't think it is worth the price, but it's still a cool little experience. Just don't expect a lot because it is VERY small and a very short maze-style aquarium. After we got to the last room, my bf said "there's the exit" and i was in shock i said "no way... that's it?". I thought he was joking. Disappointing for sure but my daughter enjoyed it. I think it would be more fitting to charge maybe $10 per person instead of 25 because it is not much to see. There's some cool fish tho and some stingrays and jellyfish and a few other ocean creatures. I don't think i would go again just because it is over priced and not a lot to do or see. The KC zoo & aquarium is a much better deal for sure.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Reason for 4 stars was the price per time spent there. I've been to the Atlanta aquarium and you can spend all day there, wander around as much as you'd like, but this one was like a one way maze and not very big so it only took us an hour to get through which was disappointing and once you get to the end it's an exit to the gift shop. I would've given 3 stars if we paid full price but we had a discount coupon. There was a touch pool where the kids can touch a star fish and the Shark tank was cool but small. If you are trying to decide between here and Legoland I say do Legos, it's a little cheaper and you can spend as much time there as you want (you can at the aquarium too but you have to go back through the maze against the flow of traffic and once you've seen it you've seen it). The coolest part was getting to design your own fish at the end and setting it Free and the kids can watch it swim away on the wall.

A fun and colorful (though fairly short) visit and not overly expensive if you pair it with Legoland tickets. Positives: -Lots of species -Environments change often so you don't get bored -Plenty of hands-on areas -Traffic flows one way so it's easy to maneuver and keep track of little ones Negatives: -It can get LOUD in the small, enclosed areas. If your child gets overwhelmed easily, then I highly recommend ear plugs or some other sound blocker -I didn't see staff for most of the visit, so we couldn't really ask questions about the exhibits and many of the kids visiting were just kind of running around. It got pretty overwhelming since the walkways are pretty small -It's not a very long visit... we stayed about an hour
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Fun little aquarium. Our oldest son loves fish and we try to hit up an aquarium while we are on trips. The only bad part is that you are guided through and end in the gift shop with no way to go back if you want to revisit an area. Our son has special needs and tends to like to revisit different tanks (sometimes several times) and we didn’t realize that once you make it through there was no going back through again. We go to the Shedd Aquarium a lot and are used to wandering around and revisiting different areas. This could be seen as a bonus for some and it does help it not become too crowded as the building itself isn’t as big as some other aquariums we’ve been to in the past. We also wish they had a separate prepaid line for admission. We had a nice time though.

Single adult, no kids, it's 30mins of content Go with kids? Probably 1-2hrs depending on how long they spend at the touch pools and other activities. There are a lot of things specifically for kids that are pretty cool including two small exhibits with domes underneath that kids can look up through, a few interactive games, and a big took where kids can color in sea creatures on ipads. I just went by myself, and I was surprised by all of the creatures I had never seen before. I live in Maryland so I've gone to the national aquarium several times and sea life has a few they don't like lion fish for example. Very cool to see.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Tucked inside Crown Center area is a cool little place, Sea Life! From sharks to jellyfish and everything in between, Sea Life has amazing visual aquatic entertainment that will be sure to captivate your adventure side as you explore the depths of the sea without even getting wet. You can touch the stingrays and climb through tunnels while interacting with the sea life. After the tour we strolled through the gift shop. One side was Sea Life, the other side Lego Land. We picked a couple items and headed up to one of the four cashiers who checked us out with ease and pleasantries. Surely a memory not to be to soon forgotten. A great family place, education, and enjoyment.

Staff was polite and helpful We met a young man who worked there named AJ he was absolutely spectacular in his knowledge and answered many questions as well as explaining lots of things about individual sea life we saw there. You could tell he really loved the job . He gets 5 stars from us also I rated the visit 4 stars but the only reason is that the surrounding area is quite a rough neighborhood and the streets are terrible. Not really the establishments fault but still the case. We had a great time there though
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$11–15

I have a family that enjoys Sea Life. We love to walk through and enjoy the beautiful creatures that are displayed. The staff is so friendly and seemed to be eager about to deliver information. This is important to me as my grandson loves to learn and will ask a lot of questions. I have never gone and felt uncomfortable or disappointed. Going is very relaxing and I am glad that we have an aquarium to enjoy. I wish the tour was much longer, but will be grateful for what we have at this time.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

The kids really enjoyed themselves! We take them to different aquariums in different cities as a way to travel and see new places and things. I have to say that this aquarium was no different than the one at home (STL, MO). It took us about 30 to go through the whole place. Legoland is located in the exact same location, and that's great to know because we are bringing the kids back to visit very soon. Wish I knew of other places to visit but for a weekend mini vaca, it was nice.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

This was an out of this world experience. My husband and I needed a get away and chose to stop at Sea Life. It was the best $50 we ever spent. It was very well laid out and the staff, even the new staff, knows so much about the areas they work. I have to say they must have the best jobs on this planet. Thank you to Charles and the others at the aquarium. I truly enjoyed our stop there. Your children will too. Thank you so much for a great time Sea Life staff.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Interactive rockpool was kinda lacking due to some of the spaces were closed off. Some tanks where empty. But the sea dragons were really interesting. Liked to have seen more sharks though. Also pretty neat seeing our interactive fish swimming on display. Finished the stamps n both my girls got a surprise at the end. Gift shop had several items that i wanted as well. Only took a lil over an hr for us to complete. Overall, its a really cool place n we all enjoyed it.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$11–15

There were 2 really friendly and knowledgeable employees that I felt really made the experience for us. One was running the touch tank and the other wandering around telling facts about the fish. The second person even grabbed my 7 year old a paper to collect all the stamps in the aquarium. It was definitely worth the add on price from a Legoland ticket but it is a pretty small aquarium. You could easily do it in an hour we spent close to an hour and a half but my kids spent a lot of time coloring on the tablets in the last exhibit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Decided to take a family adventure. Haven’t been here for a couple of years. I really enjoyed myself and the child did as well. The time was perfect. Parking was easy to find (under the garage, free on weekends) WOW. Upon entering the Sea Life KC, the customer service was TOO RELAXED. Step Up the Customer Service. Sea Life and Lego Land. The aquarium was very clean and didn’t smell of Ocean. The tour was only 1hr or so. Can’t wait to Return.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

My absolute most favorite aquarium to go to in Kansas City and the surrounding area. They have quality trained and knowledgeable staff available to answer questions and a unique assortment of fish, mammals and other critters for your enjoyment. They even have sea dragons! Anytime you get a chance to go through this aquarium, you're greatly going to enjoy it. Go check it out and have a great time!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$21–30

I loved the behind the scenes add on, and would definitely recommend that. The rest of this aquarium was a little underwhelming. It was very crowded, which wasn't my favorite thing at all. It felt like it caused everyone to rush through and there were so many children. I feel like the STL and Springfield aquarium have more fish variety, but for the cost, this one is decent.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

One visit here is enough. There are lots of tanks with various sea life to see and some interactive areas but honestly this didn't excite my kiddos. We only spent about 30 minutes here, making it pretty pricey for a family of 5. Everything was clean and well kept and staff was friendly. Some areas are open and roomy, others were tight little walk ways making it a tight squeeze for folks with strollers. I'm glad we went to say we've been here but I wouldn't spend the money on a future visit.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the aquarium, contrary to some of the reviews. It’s not huge, of course, but we really liked it. We were able to take our time and didn’t feel rushed at all. We went at 10 on Saturday of spring break and didn’t have much of a wait to get in or do any of the attractions. I had a 11 and 13 YO with me and they both said they’d do it again.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

We had never been before and we absolutely loved it! I had no idea what to expect. It's super dark when you first walk in, then go through the doors on the right and let the path take you! My daughter was brave and experienced the touch pool with the sea urchins and snails and starfish! There are lots of creatures to see, we were so glad we went!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Sea life is an amazing place to hang out and get a wonderful experience watching sea lives. A lot of people don't know there are beautiful animals living inside the oceans, and you don't have to go into the ocean to see them. This is a great opportunity to explore sea lives and see how different species live their life into the ocean gether, happily.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$16–20

We had a great experience, however I’m not sure it’s really worth the price for what you get. We took 5 kids ages 11, 9, 8, 3, and 10 months. There were several activities that piqued their interest, but we didn’t spend more than 1.5 hours there after paying so much. Our favorite part was where you could color a fish on the tablet and then see it appear on the screen. The kids all enjoyed the hurricane simulator. The gift shop was pretty reasonably priced!

Would recommend for younger kids, maybe elementary school aged. Took my teen there, and although she did have fun because she loves marine animals in general, this place is geared more for the younger ones. And look for “less than busier” times if you like to read everything. There is lots of great information all over. Have fun!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

A small but well laid out aquarium. Lots of amazing animals to see. Very clean and well-kept exhibits. My granddaughter thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the sea life. Definitely worth visiting. If you have children that love Legos it’s worth spending the extra money to get a pass to go to Legoland as well as Sea Life.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$31+

I have a family of 5 and paid 98 for us to go to the aquarium. We went today( Saturday) at 11 am. At this time, it wasn't super busy. The aquarium is on the smaller side, and everyone is able to enjoy the different fish and stingrays, and there is activities for children. It took us, and hour. I'll return
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

This was a nice place to visit. We spent about an hour and a half here because there wasn't really a bunch to do. We thought the price was a bit high for what it was, but overall, the facility was well organized and clean. Consider buying your tickets a day in advance to save some money.
Price for entry
$26.00
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes

Very nice yet small in size for an aquarium facility. The location, price, options for middle school to elementary age children or smaller is a perfect attraction. I would absolutely recommend it. It is a wonderful place to visit just for an adventure or date out on the town.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

This was a fun little spot! Wide range of fish! Even some fresh water! Educational yet super fun. Enjoyable for adults as well. It was smaller than we thought it would be and pricey for the size but it really was packed with relatively well kept animals in clean aquariums. Most of them seemed comfortable.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Good aquarium for smaller kids, a lot of tanks and a lot of fish. We spent about 2.5 hours there and the kids and adults had a lot of fun. The walk through big aquarium was really cool. The big stingray tank the the kids' favorite. Military discount available.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

So happy my granddaughter had the chance to enjoy herself while visiting here from Ohio. We truly had a blast & thank you so much SEA LIFE for allowing us to make memories with her. The accommodations for wheelchairs are awesome. All you guys were wonderful. I’m sorry I forgot the older lady’s name at check out, but she has the best customer service hands down! Thank you again!

As I've seen other people say, it is small. It is all one way traffic, not enough space to really enjoy it with out getting ran over by over excited, under parented, children. It is almost a maze and at the end your left wondering if it was really worth the price. Luckily, we bought the combo ticket for LegoLand as well for $35 but honestly, I think it is still over priced.

We had so much fun. The staff were amazing to interact with and very knowledgeable. The sea life was very active and interactive, and their color was vibrant. The adventure was very all age friendly. When in town, I would highly recommend a visit
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Aquarium was fairly small but decent for the price. Thought they would be a lot more to see. It was a lot of children activities to do. Very child friendly. They gave us a stamp booklet at the end once you fill it you get a sticker saying you completed the stamp booklet. It’s a great idea for little kids to stay informed and to read about the different type of sea life.

Wasn't the biggest aquarium I've been to, but for the price I'm happy with my visit! I was really impressed with the attention to each areas theme. The props and decorations were very nicely done and each aquarium seemed to be very well kept.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

I spent some time with my family, and we checked out Sea Life. It was beautiful with all the lights and displays. All of the fish and other animals were great to see. I would recommend taking your family to check it out if you like aquariums.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

As much as I struggle seeing animals outside of their natural habitat, it was really great seeing what Sea Life is doing for the ocean animals that live in their care. Really a gorgeous experience and one of a kind, I highly recommend!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$11–15

One of the most wonderful experiences I've had in a while, the staff was very welcoming and informative. I loved learning about all the fish and how sea life is working towards conservation. Just keep swimming yall
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Although a smaller aquarium, well done and nicely outfitted. Reasonably priced as well. Interesting digital information pads at each station to learn more about the sea life. A relaxed environment as well. Great parking too.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

Nicely done exhibits. We had a fun time. Only took about an hour or slightly more to go through it. The interactivity of some of the exhibits is nice for the kiddos. And we appreciated that they validated our parking.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Such a great place to go and see some amazing sea life. The long tunnel where you can see multiple angles of the sharks, rays, fish, turtles, and more swimming above you has spoiled me. It’s so peaceful.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Sea Life in Kansas City is a great place to visit. Kid friendly and educational. One direction pass through, which helps keep the flow of people moving. Good location next to other attractions.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable and the exhibits were well maintained, the kids loved their visit to Sea Life! With our Zoo pass we saved 50%, don't forget to ask for a parking validation receipt to get 6 hrs.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Had a blast walking through looking at all the fish. From fresh water to salt water. There is lots of interactive stuff for my niece and nephew, too. It's definitely worth the stop!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Spent the morning exploring the aquarium with our 9 yr old grandaughter. She loved it. Nice little aquarium. Friendly helpful staff. Lots of fish turtles sharks sea horses and more.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

Although its very small it was a nice place. Lots of sea life and has lots of interactive displays to keep you busy learning about each creature. It's definitely worth a visit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

The attractions are nice. Everything is clean and well up kept. However it doesn't get 5 stars as we completed it easily within 30 min. Only 10-12 tanks in total.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

Was amazing. We loved it. There’s shark, stingrays and jellyfish . Really fun in the tubes. I was surprised that the fish were so big. I would love to go again
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

I took my 15 year old daughter and we really really enjoyed this. I have been to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. But that place was so overcrowded that it was hard to enjoy it all. SEA LIFE had far more than I expected. You will be pleasantly surprised. Fun for all ages. Even adults.

This place is expensive for only about a hour and a half of entertainment. The marine life is beautiful and you can tell the employees care about the animals. Look around for coupons and see if they have deals before you go. It is really expensive if you don't find deals. More

Great family activity. Kid friendly. Clean. Purchase tickets in advance for a better deal. So many great sights! Staff is knowledgeable and friendly!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

Took my wife and Five year old granddaughter. Check in was quick. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately there really isn't a whole lot to see. It probably took us 30 minutes to see everything. I used my AAA discounts so overall it was ok. No way would I pay full price though.

Great aquarium! Worth the visit. The price seems a little high, but it’s well done. There’s a small “petting” area too (but the zoo’s is better). My son had a good time. Takes about an hour to get through. I loved the style/decor inside. 4.5 stars if I could.

Really felt like you were under the sea. A great place to visit for tours, families and a few singles. Interactive exploring.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

My boys are 1 and 3 and they both loved it. It's set up very well with lots of information and so much to see. The best part was the little pool with star fish that you could touch. It was a little expensive for the size but over all it was great!

This was a fun place to visit. There were only a handful of people visiting when we did and it took about 30 minutes to wander through for 2 adults. Definitely order tickets on their website instead of at the desk.. you'll save some money!

We had a lot of fun. Not the biggest, but that's ok. They had a lot to see. Prices are fair and it was a great time, especially for kids. They validate parking across the street at the mall. Easy in and out. Yup....I took those photos. More

Great place to take your kids and spend some time looking through all the sea creatures they have it is amazing place!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Very nice for kids or a date night. My advice take your time ! Me and my daughter were walking at average speed and walked through the whole thing in about 15 minutes so we turned around and slowed down. Extremely kid friendly with the

This is a rather small aquarium and it's very much set up to not allow guests to easily go back to a previous area. The hallways are very narrow and only allow about two people standing side by side. This creates bottlenecks of people

It was lovely. Just the right size for small children, not overwhelming. The docents were friendly, knowledgeable, and did not rush us through.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The exhibits were nice, it just felt small for the price of admission. Should have been half what they charge. Did enjoy it a lot though
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Visited with family. Appropriate experience for small children. Great interactive digital fish tank towards the end was fun!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Nice place with cool exhibits. They offer a 6 hour parking validation when you enter.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

My 2 year old granddaughter loved the experience! The aquarium is designed so that children can view the exhibits easily.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

First time ever going to an aquarium. I enjoyed it. It is a little small and only takes about an hour. Definitely a good place to take kids too. Prices are affordable as my family of 6 went for around $150.

This was perfect for our family with toddlers. Bigger kids might appreciate a little longer experience, but our daughter loved it and the discounted tickets from being members of the zoo made it worth it.

So many different exhibits it was hard to see them all. Animals looked healthy and active. Smelled fresh and clean.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Feels like a little short since got through everything in about 45 minutes. I guess go with the idea that you are supporting marine life with your ticket purchase more than "getting a good value". More

Fun aquarium. It's not very big, but it's a good way to spend the afternoon with the kids. The kids got to pet a starfish, which was surprisingly a bucket list item for my youngest daughter . …

The experience was good, seeing the fish, just too short.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$21–30

Always a fun experience! Make sure to get the combo tickets, Legoland is great too! My kids love it! I recommend going early in the morning it gets pretty busy as the day goes by.

Great experience!!! Me and the wife had a wonderful time. Kind of expensive but it was pretty worth it. About $52 for 2 adults. Probably took about 1 hour to walk through. More

Nice place to spend an hour while at crown center.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Aquarium was a little small but for the price it makes sense. There are a lot of different fish and a touch tank. Park in parking garage you get 6 hours validated for parking.

Kind of a small aquarium n but nice. Did the behind the scenes and that was informative.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

It was a good time. Wish there would have been more employees around to explain things
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Nice aquarium for kids, somewhat small though.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

Had a fun trip going here . Really neat place
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$11–15

The kids loved it. We had my 10 year old’s birthday outing here and all the kids were very interested and entertained. Just a gem to have in KC. More

It’s a little too expensive for what you get but it was still a great time for the littles. Lots to look at and free parking!

We visited here and very enjoyed and satisfied …
Visited on
Public holi…
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