The aquarium holds 1.3 million gallons of water.
It features a 300-foot-long underwater tunnel, one of the longest in North America.
The facility participates in the Sea Turtle Rescue Program to rehabilitate stranded animals.
The aquarium includes a 'Stingray Adventure' exhibit specifically designed for younger children.
The water used in the exhibits undergoes a complex filtration process to mimic natural seawater conditions.
The aquarium features a dedicated 'Jellyfish Discovery' area with specialized lighting to showcase jellyfish anatomy.
SEA LIFE at Mall of America is a 30,000-square-foot aquarium featuring a 300-foot-long ocean tunnel that allows visitors to walk beneath sharks, sea turtles, and rays. The facility houses over 10,000 sea creatures representing various marine environments. It features the 'Ray Bay' touch pool where guests can interact with specific species under staff supervision. The aquarium is located on the ground floor of the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. It is an AZA-accredited facility focused on marine conservation and education. The exhibits are organized into distinct zones, including the 'Pacific Northwest Rockpool' and the 'Coral Caves'.
The 300-foot ocean tunnel, specifically when a sea turtle or shark swims directly overhead.
Visit on weekday mornings to avoid the heavy weekend crowds typical of the mall.
Check the daily feeding schedule upon entry to catch live presentations by marine biologists.
Use the interactive educational stamps throughout the aquarium if visiting with children.
Attempting to visit on busy holiday weekends when the mall experience can become crowded and loud.
No flash photography is allowed near certain tanks to protect the animals' eyes.
