Posted in Texas February 26, 2021 by

Explore Texas’ Only 360-Degree Ocean Tunnel At Sea Life Aquarium In Grapevine

If your usual family outings are growing a bit stale, we’ve got just the place to spice things up. Sea Life Aquarium, located in Grapevine, is home to the only 360-degree ocean tunnel in Texas. Thousands of marine animals swim all around you, making for a truly magical adventure.

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Nestled in the charming town of Grapevine, Sea Life Aquarium is the perfect destination for a family outing.
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You'll find it at Grapevine Mills Mall.
Spanning 45,000 square feet, the aquarium is teeming with all sorts of sea life.
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From sea anemones to sharks and everything in between, thousands of aquatic animals are housed in over 30 displays.
Perhaps the neatest thing about Sea Life is that it's home to the only 360-degree ocean tunnel in Texas.
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This epic display holds 160,000 gallons of water and has a maximum depth of 15 feet.
Featuring stingrays, fish, rescued sea turtles, and a whopping nine species of shark, the tunnel promises to enchant visitors of all ages.
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One shark in particular, named Haggard, weighs 150 pounds! Just wait till you lay eyes on him.
Whether you come for a date with that special someone or a weekend family outing, the tunnel offers boundless undersea adventure no matter the occasion.
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Don't forget your camera! The memories you'll make deserve to be documented and forever cherished.
You might even get to watch a feeding!
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If you've never had the opportunity to witness humongous sharks chowing down on a meal, it's truly a life-changing experience.
While you're here, make sure to check out the Sea Turtle Rescue Center.
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You'll learn all the ins and outs of the rescue process, and even meet the most fragile turtles resting up in the hospital.

Hours are 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The last entry is 90 minutes before closing time, and tickets start at $17.99 per person. Visit the aquarium’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever walked through the ocean tunnel at Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine? If so, let us know all about your experience in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for another epic aquatic adventure you can only have in Texas.

Address: Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA