Get up close and personal with amazing sea creatures at SEA LIFE® Carlsbad. Discover all the wonders of the ocean and meet over 5,000 fascinating species of sea creatures at our aquarium, including sharks!
Our interactive shark exhibit and Ocean Tunnel allow the whole family to marvel at the magical world of sharks and fellow ocean inhabitants like stingrays and colorful shoals of fish.
Buy your tickets, download our resort map, and don’t miss the chance to meet all our incredible sea critters!
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Shark Exhibit and Ocean Tunnel
We have lots of awesome shark species, all with their own unique characteristics and fin-tastic personalities.
Visit our interactive shark exhibit and walk-through Ocean Tunnel to see shark species such as Grey Reef Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Bamboo Sharks, Blacktip Reef Sharks and Epaulette Sharks.
When you walk through our Ocean Tunnel, you get to see our sharks from six different viewpoints, so you won’t miss a thing!
Meet Different Species of Sharks
Take a journey beneath the waves and get to know our species of sharks. Here are some fun facts to get you started before you visit!
Learn all about the Zebra Shark, which is known for its striped appearance and slow ‘surfing’ of the ocean's current. Or, test your knowledge on the Epaulette Shark, a species of shark that can walk on land! You can also get to know more about the Grey Reef Shark, which is known to be a curious and slightly more aggressive species of shark.
Ready to learn more about these different sharks? Book your tickets below!
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Dive into Shark Feeding Experiences
Come face-to-fin with our amazing sharks at one of our educational talks or feeding demonstrations.
Our shark feeding experiences are an awesome and interactive way to learn all about the sharks living at SEA LIFE® Carlsbad. Join us at select times during the day to watch our aquarists feed the sharks, stingrays and fish in our tropical ocean habitat.
All educational talks and feeding demonstrations are included in your ticket - book now!
Feed the Shark
Visit other SEA LIFE® Creatures and Exhibits
After you visit the shark exhibit and Ocean Tunnel, we have other fun exhibits that the whole family can enjoy.
Visit the Kingdom of the Seahorse and learn all about these majestic, horse-like creatures. Or, walk around the Shark and Ray Lagoon to see our stingrays glide in the water. Our Interactive Touchpools are also perfect for little sea explorers who want to meet sea stars and urchins.
Want to make your stay at SEA LIFE® Carlsbad last longer? Check out our seasonal events and places to stay at the Resort - perfect for the whole family!
Shark Mission
Learn cool shark facts playing games on giant touch screens.
Freshwater Exhibit
Come nose to nose with the creatures that live nearby! The species in our freshwater exhibit are residents of local streams, rivers and lakes.
Interactive Touchpool Exhibit
Now's your chance to reach in and touch one of many amazing rockpool creatures including sea stars, urchins, abalone and more!
Shoaling Exhibit
Watch as hundreds of fish swim around you.
Kingdom of the Seahorse Exhibit
Seahorses seem mythical, but they’re real! Watch them grip sea grass with curly…
Shark and Ray Lagoon Exhibit
Step inside Shark and Ray Lagoon and be mesmerized by our graceful and smiley rays. Watch them in this relaxing and magical space.
San Francisco Harbor
Try and spot our Giant Pacific Octopus!
Tropical Ocean Exhibit
Take a stroll under the sea as you pass through our amazing underwater ocean tunnel. Shoals of glittering fish flutter along beside you while sharks and rays glide slowly over your head.
Shipwreck Exhibit
Welcome to the kaleidoscope of color! Our Coral Reef is bustling with activity because these underwater cities are teeming with fish that come in every shape, color and pattern you can imagine.
FAQs
The walk-through Ocean Tunnel, where you can see some of our sharks, is open between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Take a look at our operating times when planning your visit.
Our Ocean Habitat Feed event happens at 1:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
