SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

Reviews

• LL

  Lex

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Went today and had a great time! We’re from New England, so going to American Dream Mall was a bit of a treck but worth it! I’ve been to many aquariums and SeaLiFE was one of the most immersive ones! Its good for all ages, and Rakasha and Angel were both wonderful! Employees were extremely kind and friendly, very knowledgeable about the marine life! The exhibits were clean, well decorated, and really brings you into the marine wold!
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  Raj Raj

  3 days ago
  5.0
  we found so many sea species and colorful fishes, we live the aquarium tunnel and we spend a little bit time there watching big sharks and fishes, they also have small touch the fish area, the neon colors is so nice specially on the dark area, we took so ma y pictures inside as you can see,. Nice place
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  Gilda Dulay-Awad

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Enjoyed the day off of school learning about sea animals. The kids had a great time getting up close to some sea anemone at the touch tank, seeing bioluminescenct fish and watching the sharks and sting rays swim by. Afterwards spent some time in the playground area and spoke to some great Sealife workers Kae, Raksha and the well informed gentleman in the gift shop shop who was explaining all the different types of sea animal and their environments.
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  Kayla Clayton

  Mar 3, 2026
  5.0
  We had a fun experience at SEA LIFE Aquarium and really enjoyed it after using our Legoland combo tickets. My kids, ages 2, 4, and 6, loved exploring the exhibits. The tunnel-style tanks where you can put your head inside to see the fish and other animals were especially cool. The staff were very helpful and friendly, which made the visit even more enjoyable. Definitely a great stop for families with children!
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  Eloy Yip

  Feb 21, 2026
  5.0
  Few things in this world compare to the beauty of the underwater ecosystem, and fortunately for those who are fascinated by life under the sea, a trip to an aquarium will allow one to see firsthand sea creatures of all shapes and sizes, from the small but mighty seahorse to the aptly named and gently giant whale shark. While visiting the American Dream mall in East Rutherford yesterday with family from out of town, my partner, his family, and I decided to escape to Sea Life NJ by purchasing via their kiosk. Some of us haven’t visited this establishment since it first opened up 4 years ago. Upon arrival, the staff scanned our time slot tickets, and we breezed right into the elevator. It’s a smaller, quick-visit aquarium great for an hour and managed to pack a lot into it. It is a walk-through experience where one can marvel at the aquatic animals and read fascinating information on the walls. Especially great for young kids who love interactive features and photo ops. The touch tank was one of the memorable events, being able to touch the sea anemones and starfish. The various tanks looked clean and well maintained. One can pop one’s head up into a few tanks for fun pics. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a fantastic destination for families and ocean lovers alike.

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