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Dive into a captivating underwater world at OdySea Aquarium, Scottsdale's premier destination for marine exploration and education. Located at 9500 East Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, this state-of-the-art aquarium is perfect for family outings, educational trips, or a unique day out with friends. As one of the must-visit attractions in Arizona, OdySea Aquarium offers a magical journey through the ocean's depths, featuring a wide variety of marine species and interactive exhibits. Visitors of all ages can marvel at the wonders of ocean life, from the grace of sharks to the playful antics of sea otters. The aquarium is renowned for its engaging experiences, including touch pools, a giant submerged escalator that allows guests to observe sea creatures from all angles, and educational talks that bring you closer to the mysteries of the aquatic world. Feedback from visitors consistently praises OdySea Aquarium for its immersive exhibits and knowledgeable staff, highlighting it as a top-rated destination in Scottsdale. The aquarium not only entertains but also plays a crucial role in marine conservation and education, making it a valuable visit for anyone interested in the health of our oceans. Plan your visit to OdySea Aquarium today and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of marine life, right in the heart of Arizona!

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Shaniece Degazon
Shaniece Degazon -Local Guide
4 months ago
This is one of the greatest aquariums ive been to in a while and coming from a new yorker that says a lot. Definitely a great place for all ages to have fun. They do offer a military discount. for two tickets it was $100....Read More
H. Duane Lindell
H. Duane Lindell -Local Guide
3 months ago
This place was beyond awesome, never been to an aquarium of this size and with as many diff types of sea creatures/fish. If you've never been and you go and wanna see something cool before u actually start and might be weird but, at the...Read More
SandraS Music
SandraS Music -Local Guide
2 months ago
My boyfriend and I have yearly passes, and we go almost every weekend - at least once a month, and I can truly say it is calming and beautiful. There are fun things to do as a family or just as a couple. I've taken...Read More
Fran Marburgh
Fran Marburgh -Local Guide
3 months ago
Amazing from the time we purchased tickets outside (had a gecko frind plop down), were cheerfully greeted by a picture taker, walked inside to a world of gorgeous butterflies, and viewed an abundant colorful, array of flying marvels. This was my first time visiting a...Read More
Daenah Henderson
Daenah Henderson -Local Guide
3 months ago
2nd time here. First time was a regular visit right when the place opened and it was nice fresh and so clean clean, however the board walk was not open.The second time I went which was recently was for the Fish and Sips event. Still...Read More
Rahul P.M
Rahul P.M -Local Guide
2 months ago
Simple and informative aquarium with lots of sea animal species. The restroom in the lobby is a must visit just for the experience as well as rotating aquarium theatre at the last.Mostly takes about minimum 1-1.5 hours to quickly scan the entire aquarium.
Gloria
Gloria -Local Guide
5 months ago
Love this place!!! My kids and I had so much fun looking at all of the sea creatures, we touched some star fish, sting rays, and coral. My kids played in the kids section with water and did other interactive activities. They had penguins, sharks,...Read More
Laura
Laura -Local Guide
10 months ago
What a fantastic place! We drove all of the way from Tucson to come here and it was well worth it. The exhibits are pretty phenomenal, and they have a very good variety of animal species to view. They even have some birds and reptiles....Read More
kimothy jones
kimothy jones -Local Guide
4 months ago
This was a great indoor activity when we were super hot! It was bigger than expected and the Voyager (the rotating aquarium platform) was super cool. They had plenty of ledges to help shorter people/kids get a better look at the animals and some creative...Read More
Alice Weaver
Alice Weaver -Local Guide
4 months ago
My grandkids love looking at animals. Since it is too hot to visit zoos, we decided on the OdySea Aquarium. They absolutely loved everything. We could have spent the entire day there looking at everything. My favorite was the jellyfish....Read More
Lori Dreiling
Lori Dreiling -Local Guide
a week ago
An enchanting aquarium with interactive areas like a touch pool for sting rays on the 2nd floor, a Disney-like ride to experience several of the big tanks that had everything from sharks to seals, and lots of educational displays & videos to learn more about...Read More
Wyatt Greenway
Wyatt Greenway -Local Guide
2 months ago
This was absolutely worth a visit! Expensive, yes... and they try to force you into platinum plated photos that cost nearly $1,000,000 a piece (as usual). However, aside from the unadulterated wallet theft coming and going, the experience itself was incredible!All exhibits are wide open,...Read More
DeLynn Hodges
DeLynn Hodges -Local Guide
5 days ago
Amanda Horton
Amanda Horton -Local Guide
a month ago
Little upset that the price is so outrageous.. when u can see most of the same things at a zoo, if not more animals, for a cheaper price. $110 for 2 people with a military discount is just crazy and we were there for...Read More
April Reid
April Reid -Local Guide
4 months ago
We were visiting from Pennsylvania and went to visit today.We were impressed by the size of the aquarium!A great location located with other interesting other activities.The coolest part was discovering the fish swimming with a view above the sink in the restroom on the main...Read More
Felix Moran
Felix Moran -Local Guide
3 months ago
Skye’s the Limit Foundation sponsored this putting trip with the Maryvale Youth Leadership. The group learned about the life cycle of a butterfly and how important is transformation to their lives. We also created a Mural Installation at Skye’s the Limit Foundation art studio. Over...Read More
Craig
Craig -Local Guide
2 months ago
The rotating exhibit is my personal favorite, although the tanks are relatively small for the size of animals. Overall enjoyed my first visit.One question to ask yourself; is it worth the entrance price for an attraction that you'll likely spend 2-3.5 hours at...Read More
Meghan Krause
Meghan Krause
5 months ago
Easy to find off the 101. Parking was okay as well. There wasn’t a line to get in. We had pre purchased evening tickets at a reduced price for entry after 4:30pm. It wasn’t exactly clear where to go to have the digital QR code...Read More
Judy David
Judy David -Local Guide
4 months ago
This is a nice clean aquarium. Good for US standards. Unfortunately aquariums I visited oversees are just much better than the ones here. They do have a petting area for stingray and other fish. They also have a Starbucks and a small restaurant. Definitely do...Read More
Amanda
Amanda -Local Guide
5 months ago
Odysea aquarium is always a fun place to visit. There is an incredible array of beautiful sea creatures to see up close. The animals are well cared for, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I wish the ticket prices were a little lower....Read More
psi chibot
psi chibot -Local Guide
a month ago
Grate place for the kids lots to see and do, tons of sea life to see and experience. My family and I love to visit this place. Over all 10/10The only reason I give it 4 stars out of 5 is because the price...Read More
Curtis Bennett
Curtis Bennett -Local Guide
4 months ago
I recently visited OdySea Aquarium with my family, and it was an unforgettable experience that truly deserves a 5-star rating! From the moment we arrived, we felt a sense of excitement and wonder that only an aquarium can inspire.The exhibits were incredibly well-designed, showcasing a...Read More
Lexie Helstrom
Lexie Helstrom -Local Guide
3 months ago
I like this aquarium, it’s a good size. It’s been pretty busy every time we’ve gone. My kids love the penguins, sloth, otters and touch tanks. As an adult I’ve found it pretty boring after the first time, but the little kids seem to enjoy...Read More
Michael L
Michael L -Local Guide
3 months ago
My wife and I visited on a Saturday. It was busy but didn't detract from our great experience. There's a lot of fish, gators, penguins, etc. and a lot of interesting information from the staff. All staff members were upbeat and friendly, like they truly...Read More
Diane Zuber
Diane Zuber -Local Guide
a month ago
First time here from the Chicagoland area. Went with a young couple with an 18 month old. This was highly interactive and fun for all ages. Weather touching fish or stigrays as they swim by, or the huge night lite board, it's...Read More
Anne K
Anne K -Local Guide
3 months ago
Odysea is so much fun! So many cool exhibits! The penguins are adorable and it was such an experience to be able to touch the sting rays! Do not pass up the voyager experience!! They open the doors every five minutes, so the wait is...Read More
Linda Shannon
Linda Shannon -Local Guide
4 months ago
Visited with my son and granddaughter. This place is amazing. It took us three hours to get through everything and we were trying not to dilly dally on account of the little one possibly becoming bored, sleepy, hungry or crabby (no pun intended). She’s only...Read More
Space Snaxxx
Space Snaxxx -Local Guide
a month ago
The family had a blast! The tickets are steep, but the aquarium offers a lot. It’s designed so that you start at one end and walk through all of the exhibits to the exit. There are exhibits to observe and some to interact with or...Read More
Nate Urzua
Nate Urzua -Local Guide
4 months ago
This place rocks. Came here for the Friday night happy hour event they host. Tons of gorgeous aquatic creatures, everything ranging from fish, sharks, tiny gators, turtles, jellyfish, some birds, and a bunch more. It was a very comfy and relaxed atmosphere, not too busy,...Read More
Demi Beshara
Demi Beshara -Local Guide
a month ago
One of the best attractions in Arizona! Lots to do and many beautiful animals to see. The stingray touch pool is a nice touch (no additional charge!), and the rotating Odysea Voyager is a fun theater show with close ups of beautiful turtles, sea lions...Read More
Tyler C
Tyler C -Local Guide
2 months ago
Great way to escape the heat and see some aquatic life. It was peaceful to walk around and see everything as an adult, and a fun experience for kids. The tide pool and sting ray touch tank is pretty cool. Love the elevator and tunnel...Read More
Jessica Duff
Jessica Duff -Local Guide
2 months ago
Super family friendly and fun. We went for the twilight deal and it was definitely worth it and a great way to save money tickets. We got there at 4:30 on a Monday evening and were able to see everything by 6:30. Our toddler loved...Read More
Joseph Nguyen
Joseph Nguyen -Local Guide
a month ago
Very nice aquarium with lots of different species! I loved the education and interactive component in the "rotating submarine." We got to touch sting rays and sea urchins too.The price point is best when bundled with another spot at the boardwalk, such as Butterfly Wonderland...Read More

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