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Aquariums

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

📍 Concord, CA

★4.2(4,992 Google reviews)💰$19-$59đŸ‘ļAll ages

Indoor aquarium featuring North Carolina's only 180-degree underwater tunnel, touch pools with sea stars, rescued sea turtles, and over 20 exhibits. Popular with families who have toddlers and young children.

✓ Great for toddlers✓ Clean and well-maintained✓ Friendly staff✓ Interactive activities
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★★★★★Featured review by D'Axel Vargas

What a beautiful, fun aquarium. I loved all the fun and bright colors throughout, and as soon as I stepped in I was greeted by a Carolina exhibit! The theming at all the habitats was so good, I love all the details like walkable roots, big beach background for the touch pools, and so much more. There were so many well thought out habitats that made viewing all the residents very fun and easy. There was a great little secret tunnel to see the Moray EeI and various places to sit and view the habitats. I was with a 2 and 8 year old and they were completely enthralled, me too! There were so many little side activities for the little ones like make-up or a draw your own fish and watch it come to life! The big tunnel is a little tight for bigger bodies - but it lets you see so much in return! There were many sharks to see and a HUGE goliath grouper. Also Neptune a beautiful green sea turtle. I enjoyed this place so much, the staff were SO NICE and helpful - Jasmine and the team made me feel like a next door neighbor at Sea Life Charlotte-Concord. I wish I could have stayed hours! And enjoyed a long time there 🐠🐡🐟

🏆 Family Action Verdict

This aquarium is excellent for families with toddlers and young children, offering interactive activities and well-designed exhibits that captivate little ones. The clean facility and friendly staff create a welcoming environment, though parents should budget accordingly as admission is $25 per person including children 3+. Best visited during less busy times to fully enjoy the popular 180-degree tunnel.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Admission is $25 per person including children 3 and older
⏰Visit during off-peak times to avoid crowds in the main tunnel
đŸŽŸī¸Look for interactive activities like drawing fish that come to life
🚗Allow extra time for the touch pools and hidden viewing areas

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
★★★★★

4,992 Google reviews

Friendly helpful staff80%
Clean and well-maintained80%
Great for young kids80%
Expensive admission prices60%
Crowded main tunnel40%
Smaller than expected40%
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D'Axel Vargas

4 weeks ago

★★★★★

“What a beautiful, fun aquarium. I loved all the fun and bright colors throughout, and as soon as I stepped in I was greeted by a Carolina exhibit! The theming at all the habitats was so good, I love all the details like walkable roots, big beach background for the touch pools, and so much more. There were so many well thought out habitats that made viewing all the residents very fun and easy. There was a great little secret tunnel to see the Moray EeI and various places to sit and view the habitats. I was with a 2 and 8 year old and they were completely enthralled, me too! There were so many little side activities for the little ones like make-up or a draw your own fish and watch it come to life! The big tunnel is a little tight for bigger bodies - but it lets you see so much in return! There were many sharks to see and a HUGE goliath grouper. Also Neptune a beautiful green sea turtle. I enjoyed this place so much, the staff were SO NICE and helpful - Jasmine and the team made me feel like a next door neighbor at Sea Life Charlotte-Concord. I wish I could have stayed hours! And enjoyed a long time there 🐠🐡🐟”

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Zuzu Madanat

2 months ago

★★★★★

“This place is amazing. Super clean and the staff is very friendly. The boys (1&2) had a great time. We will definitely be back. We visit San Diego often and this reminds us of their aquarium, which is saying a lot! Great work guys! We love it!”

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Anne Clark

a month ago

★★★★★

“This was a great morning adventure. A smaller, indoor aquarium that has a large variety of animals. It's clean and easy to navigate. Staff was friendly. Got a ton of great pictures and just had a great time.”

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Dez Partlow-Greer

5 months ago

★★★★★

“The aquarium was amazing. Myself and family enjoyed it. The price was a little steep $25 per person. I thought the establishment would have been a little bigger, but overall we still had a great time. Would recommend.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

This indoor aquarium features North Carolina's only 180-degree underwater tunnel where families can watch sharks, stingrays and sea turtles glide overhead. The facility includes over 20 exhibits with touch pools, rescued sea turtles, mesmerizing jellyfish displays, and interactive experiences. Families can book behind-the-scenes tours, birthday parties, and enjoy clean, well-themed exhibits designed for young children.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

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