SEA LIFE MICHIGAN AQUARIUM UPDATE: The Sharks Have Arrived! #SEALIFEMI

I am a SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium Parent Ambassador and will be receiving an exclusive first look at events leading up to the attraction’s grand opening and complimentary tickets. All opinions expressed are my own.

The grand opening of the SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium in Auburn Hills, Michigan is rapidly approaching and my family and I cannot wait to check it out!

On January 8, SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium, the 35,000-square-foot aquarium in Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, welcomed one Nurse shark, three Blacknose sharks and two Bonnethead sharks to their new home, along with the enthusiastic winners of the Young Environmentalist contest—aged 8 to 12—standing by to cheer them on.

The creatures arrived in a transport truck, and after some testing and preparation, were rushed inside via stretchers by trained aquarists. The sharks were then placed into a small, connected acclimation tank before swimming off into the main ocean tank.

“Great care is taken in transporting the SEA LIFE animals,” said Curator Lucy Handel. “There is a trained crew of three in the truck checking water parameters at regular intervals, looking at ammonia levels, oxygen, temperature and pH.”

Many of the other creatures, including Moray eels, seahorses and stingray, have already been delivered to the aquarium, with the remaining inhabitants arriving within the next week, allowing them time to settle in before the attraction opens to the public at noon on Jan. 29.

SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium will feature 22 tanks in highly themed, engaging exhibits, including a 180-degree ocean tunnel and interactive touchpools. SEA LIFE’s conservation messaging will be included throughout, inspiring guests to take an active role in protecting the world’s oceans and sea creatures. 

Rose and I are attending a special media sneak peek on January 22 and I cannot wait to share our experience on the blog!

Tickets and annual passes are available for purchase at the SEA LIFE website. Tickets are currently available for a special pre-opening rate of $17.50/each.  Annual passes are also available for a special pre-opening rate of $54 for an individual and $200 for a family of four.

Regular ticket rates will be:
Individual ticket: $23.50
Annual pass for one: $60
Annual pass for family of four: $230

We are very excited to team up with SEA LIFE Aquarium Michigan to give away a Family Four Pack of Tickets Prize pack! Giveaway ends January 22!

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