Wild Sea
Open
9am - 4:30pm
Go deep underwater at Wild Sea. This incredible space showcases the amazing animals and natural beauty of Victoria’s coast and ocean. Wander the beach with its sand dunes and pier, watch penguins play and seals frolic, and learn about our work to conserve these incredible sea animals in an immersive, family-friendly experience.
Long-nosed Fur Seal
Fur Seals are swift swimmers and strong divers, but they're a little more awkward on land. They snack on fish, squid, lobster and cuttlefish. Fur Seals have two layers of fur: the outer layer has an undercoat so thick and dense, the skin stays dry, even under water.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fish and Seahorse
See our native fish and seahorses up close at Wild Sea. During their courtship, seahorses sometimes swim side-by-side, holding tails or wheeling around the same strand of sea grass. They're not great swimmers, and spend a lot of time gripping stationary objects with their curved tails.
Little Penguin
Victoria’s native penguins are the smallest of the species. They're 30cm in height, weighing around 1.5kg. Like all penguins, they're the best swimmers and divers of the world’s birds. They swim with their flippers and use their tail to steer. You can view our Little Penguins zipping around underwater at the Zoo.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Fur Seal
Australian fur seals are the most common species of seal that you may see in Port Phillip Bay. They can rest on both land and in the water and eat bony fish, squid and sometimes octopus. Interestingly, these highly-adaptable animals will change their food preferences based on what is available to them at the time. You can tell them apart from Long-nosed Fur Seals by their lighter fur and less pointed nose.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Outdoor Aquarium
See a range of native underwater wildlife share a habitat including the iconic Globefish, the striking Port Jackson Shark, Southern Rock Lobster and the elegant Eastern Fiddler Ray.