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OdySea Aquarium

πŸ“ Scottsdale, AZ

β˜…4.5(17,923 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Multi-level marine exhibits featuring sharks, jellyfish, and tropical fish plus interactive touch pools. Stroller-friendly pathways, multiple rest areas, and an in-house Starbucks on the top floor make this manageable for all ages.

βœ“ Stroller friendlyβœ“ Interactive touch poolsβœ“ Timed entryβœ“ Multiple rest areasβœ“ Starbucks on-siteβœ“ Multi-level exhibits
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This was my second time at OdySea and both times were wonderful. My most recent visit was with my family consisting of young children and a great grandparent. From the moment we arrived we were greeted and helped immediately using a mobility device and stroller. Everything has accessibility in mind and easy enough to navigate safely. The low lighting in some areas can be a slight disadvantage to navigate, but understandable for the environment and the floor lighting helps with taking it slow & easy. There is so much to see and do. This second visit I decided to do the rotating aquarium show with my elderly mom while the kids played in another area. It was very entertaining and fun with the comical audio narration themed for the holiday season. Overall it’s been a very pleasant attraction to go to, with so many other surrounding activities, shops, museums, displays, etc in the huge complex just off the highway in the outskirts of Scottsdale.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Strongest fit for families with toddlers through early teens who want hands-on marine encounters. The stroller-friendly layout and rest areas make it workable for multi-generational groups. Pre-purchase timed entry tickets β€” walk-up queues on weekends stretch well past the door. Plan at least two hours to move through all levels without rushing.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Pre-purchase timed entry tickets online to skip walk-up queues
⏰Plan at least two hours to work through all exhibit levels
🎟️Don't miss the restroom corridor where sharks swim overhead in the viewing panels
πŸš—Use the mid-visit Starbucks on the top floor as a natural break point with young kids

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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17,923 Google reviews

Immersive and engaging exhibits55%
Accessible and stroller-friendly25%
Gets crowded on busy days20%
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Rhonda Marvel

2 months ago

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β€œThis was my second time at OdySea and both times were wonderful. My most recent visit was with my family consisting of young children and a great grandparent. From the moment we arrived we were greeted and helped immediately using a mobility device and stroller. Everything has accessibility in mind and easy enough to navigate safely. The low lighting in some areas can be a slight disadvantage to navigate, but understandable for the environment and the floor lighting helps with taking it slow & easy. There is so much to see and do. This second visit I decided to do the rotating aquarium show with my elderly mom while the kids played in another area. It was very entertaining and fun with the comical audio narration themed for the holiday season. Overall it’s been a very pleasant attraction to go to, with so many other surrounding activities, shops, museums, displays, etc in the huge complex just off the highway in the outskirts of Scottsdale.”

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Robert Sanchez

2 months ago

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β€œWent to the OdySea Aquarium. It was a great experience, great place. Lighting was great, bold colors of some of the exhibits, cool animals, there's a Starbucks inside on the top floor if you get thirsty or need a snack. Totally great experience and place, highly recommend a visit here. I bought tickets in advance & did a combination package which saves money & gives you a good amount of time to spend at 2, 3 or 4 exhibits at the Boardwalk. Pricing is reasonable. Pictures taken before entering the Aquarium come out very nicely, obviously you'll pay $35 plus to buy them but they're nice. The restroom is a must do! Washing your hands as a Shark & fish just happen to pass by, coolest picture & experience you'll ever have.”

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grant I

a month ago

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β€œWowza, great place. Pre buy tickets for staggered entry. Parking lot was jam packed on our visit, aquarium was easy view all exhibits with lite crowds. If you have young kids or grandkids THIS IS THE SPOT. Fabulous exhibits with plenty of rest areas and interactive things for the kids to do. Starbucks in the building if you need a break about half way though. You will need to plan a minimum 2 hours to get through everything here. We arrived at 12 and without rushing or lollygagging we took a FULL 2 hours to view everything. It's a little spendy to go here , but we did enjoy it!!!”

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Chris .Green

a month ago

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β€œThis experience was fantastic. My fiance and I had our valentine date here and also checked out the Museum of Illusions. I highly recommend both. They're located in the same spot. The aquarium live interactions were wonderful. We would definitely go back. Also the staff at both places were extremely knowledgeable and helpful.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

OdySea features immersive multi-level exhibits with bold lighting and close-up animal viewing across tanks holding sharks, rays, and colorful reef species. Interactive touch stations let kids get hands-on with marine life. An on-site Starbucks sits on the upper floor. Pathways are wide and stroller-accessible throughout, with seating areas distributed across all levels.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday09:00 – 19:00
Wednesday09:00 – 19:00
Thursday09:00 – 19:00
Friday09:00 – 19:00
Saturday09:00 – 19:00
Sunday09:00 – 19:00

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