Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing coupon codes info, news, reviews, pics, discount admission info, and special events info. Sea Life boasts 35,000 square feet of indoor aquarium
SEA LIFE Michigan Special Events 2026
OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS UP TO 20% Off SEA LIFE TICKETS LINK
November 20 through January ?, 2027 from 10a-6p Daily
Auburn Hills Christmas Events – The Sea Star Search with The Elf on the Shelf
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Celebrate the season beneath the waves with a festive adventure at SEA LIFE Michigan! Follow The Elf on the Shelf® Sea Star Search throughout the aquarium as you discover holiday surprises, complete interactive activities, and explore incredible marine life along the way. All ages event. This limited-time holiday experience is included with admission. SAVE up to 20% on Admission! – Purchase tickets here and then search for SEA STAR under the “What’s Inside” Tab.
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Review
There’s an educational experience with each of the exhibits with reading displays as well as touch screens with information on each of the species. The floors are wooden plank style to give visitors the feel that they’re walking along a dock.
I was invited to visit a sneak preview of the SEA LIFE Aquarium in Auburn Hills before it opened to the public on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 12 noon.
Sea Life boasts a total of more than 5,000 creatures in 150,000 gallons of water including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and sea horses. Visitors can walk through the Sea Life Aquarium and view all the different sea creatures in their colorful exhibits. Some of the exhibits are interactive such as a touch pool where visitors can gently touch starfish and pick up hermit crabs. The Sea Life Aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets also has viewing tunnels and attractive displays to entertain the kids.
There is also a children’s play area and gift shop at the end of the tour.
Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you can visit the Sea Life Aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets all day, coming and going as you need to. At the end of the tour, there is even a door that takes you back to the start so you can walk through it again.
There are 7 Sea Life locations in the country, but Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing is the first Sea Life Aquarium in Michigan.
ABOUT SEA LIFE MICHIGAN
SEA LIFE is Michigan’s largest aquarium with over 250 species and 2,000 creatures including sharks, stingrays, green sea turtles and more! At SEA LIFE, you’ll journey through the freshwater lakes of Michigan all the way to the depths of the ocean and meet the amazing creatures that live there. Then, visit the Interactive Touchpool and learn what it feels like to pet a crab, urchin, sea star and other rockpool creatures! Finish your adventure by strolling through the Underwater Ocean Tunnel and watch as thousands of tropical fish swim overhead. To get any closer, you’d have to get wet!
SEA LIFE MICHIGAN AQUARIUM
4316 Baldwin Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-409-6001
www2.visitsealife.com/michigan
PHOTO CREDITS – Oakland County Moms via Lisa LaGrou & Maysoon Nasharty – All Non-Watermarked Photos are credit to SEA LIFE MICHIGAN WITH PERMISSION
PREVIOUS EVENTS TBD / TBA FOR 2026
Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 9a-10a
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Mornings at Sea Life Michigan
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Reduced lighting and the music will be turned off. Sensory sensitive and special needs adults are welcome to visit during Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Mornings, too. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance for this special event. Purchase tickets here and then search for Sensory Friendly under the “What’s Inside” Tab.
November 5 through November 24, 2024 from 10a-6p Sundays through Fridays Only
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – Scout Days
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
During Scout Days, you’ll explore the underwater world, earn a FREE fun patch and enjoy a JAW-some discount! Save 35% on admission. Be sure to wear your scout uniform. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance. Purchase tickets here and then search for Scout Days under the What’s Inside Tab.
June 5, 2025 through August 3, 2025 Daily During Sea Life Hours
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Dive into enchanted challenges like finding your pirate or mermaid name, learn to draw your favorite character, and a fin-tastic treasure hunt. Purchase tickets here and then search for Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure under the “What’s Inside” Tab.
Daily from August 1 through August 31, 2025
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – SEA LIFE Aquarium Teacher Appreciation Days
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
From August 1 through August 31, teachers receive FREE entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and they can even bring up to 6 guests with them for 30% off. To claim this offer, all they need to do is reserve their tickets online in advance and then bring in a valid School ID or recent paystub for their visit. Purchase tickets here.
September 1 through September 30 During Sea Life Hours
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – SEA LIFE Aquarium Health Care Professional Appreciation Days
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
From September 1 through September 30, Health Care Professionals receive FREE entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and they can even bring up to 6 guests with them for 30% off. To claim this offer, all they need to do is reserve their tickets online in advance and then bring in a valid ID or recent paystub for their visit. Purchase tickets here.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 and then daily through Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 10a-6p daily
Sea Life Michigan Great Lakes Crossing Events – Shark Days at Sea Life Aquarium
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Come discover new shark facts during our summer shark talks, fun side activities showcasing how strong a shark’s senses are, and get ultimate selfies as sharks glide inches away from you. Purchase tickets here. and then search for Shark Days under the What’s Inside Tab.
September 25 – October 31 from 10a-6p Daily
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – SEA LIFE Tricks & Treats
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Wear your costume and snap some selfies with creepy creatures. Enjoy BOO-tiful decor throughout the aquarium. Learn about spooky creatures like batfish, wolf eels, moon jellies and more. Find out if you’re brave enough to touch sticky sea anemones and slimy sea stars in the Interactive Touchpool. Purchase tickets here. and then search for Tricks & Treats under the What’s Inside Tab.
December 4 through January 4, 2026 from 10a-6p Daily
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – SEA LIFE Twinkling Tides Holiday Events
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Experience an underwater winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday decor throughout the aquarium. Take a polar plunge — dip your hands in our cold water Touchpool and pet bright red and green sea anemones. Help Scuba Claus find his lost gifts that have been scattered throughout the aquarium in a holiday themed scavenger hunt. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Scuba Claus and his underwater elves while they clean our Ocean Habitat. SAVE 20% on Admission! Purchase tickets here and then search for Fish-Mas under the “What’s Inside” Tab.
Select Mondays through Thursdays 10a-1p Daily
Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events – Toddler Time
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Dive into Michigan’s largest aquarium with your mini explorer and save! Families with toddlers save up to 45% per person. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance. Purchase tickets here and then search for Toddler Time under the “What’s Inside” Tab.
For more info on Sea Life Great Lakes Crossing Events, visit www.visitsealife.com/Michigan
Ouch on the price. Guess I will be taking the kids to Bass Pro ;)
The price does seem a little high.
Good luck with those prices!
They had me until I reached the bottom and saw the price . . . . .
Way too expensive….hope it doesn’t turn out like Autoworld
Thanks for the pics! My daughter and I loved them! I think the price is high, but it’s like Henry Ford and the zoo. I think they price it high so people buy memberships.
Nobody is paying those prices. Idiots.
Sorry price won’t keep me coming but maybe tourist is what they are going for
Top expensive for this area for sure..good luck with that…
Thats a damn shame how expensive that is.
If there arent any sea horses, then you will not be getting any of my money!
Price is a bit high!
I agree way too pricey! It is not nearly as big as the one in Chicago either. Need to have similiar prices as the zoo.
We saw a sea life aquarium in Omaha Nebraska it was awesome for all ages. But the price was a lot less n included the zoo too.
Over $60 for a family of 3 (2 kids). How can people afford this plus the gas to drive and food and whatever else comes with the trip. MY kids and I wanted to go but NOT WITH HOW HIGH IT COSTS anyway to rob money from people.