Each year, SEA LIFE Grapevine selects a group of Young Environmentalists that share the aquarium’s passion for conservation, the environment and the creatures that call our oceans home. Made up of ten kids, ages 8 to 12, the group of Young Environmentalists get to participate in a number of fun activities and exclusive events both at the aquarium and around the area. Young Environmentalists are not only passionate about sea creatures, but believe they can make an impact on our environment right here in Dallas-Fort Worth.

To enter, kids must draw a picture or create a 30 to 60-second video that shows what they can do to protect the environment. Young Environmentalists will receive a free SEA LIFE annual pass, plus one for a family member. Entries must be submitted by August 5 via the SEA LIFE Grapevine Facebook page or by emailing sealifegrapevine@sealifeus.com.

Dive into action with the Octonauts, the team of undersea adventure heroes from the hit animated TV show.  Young fans will embark on an exciting mission with special activities and fun-filled events, plus get the chance to meet Captain Barnacles and Peso.  The Octonauts adventure starts at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, Monday, May 18 - Sunday, May 31. 

This is a free event included in the price of admission to SEA LIFE Grapevine.  Book early to secure your tickets. 

Tickets: Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under.  To purchase special discounted tickets visit www.visitsealife.com/grapevine.

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - attraction remains open 90 minutes after last admission. 

SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium

Grapevine Mills Mall

3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway

Grapevine, Texas 76051

Phone: 877-819-7677

He flies through the sky and goes down the chimney, but it’s not often that you see Santa underwater.  This holiday season Santa is spreading holiday cheer with the help of some scuba gear.  A jolly, red-suited diver, beard and all, along with his elf are taking the plunge in a magical dive show amongst the fish, sharks and sea turtles in SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium’s 160,000-gallon ocean tank.  Pose for pictures and find out whether Scuba Diving Santa thinks you’ve been naughty or nice.  Scheduled dives occur at 11:30 a.m. on December 13, 14, 20 and 21.

Plus, dive into the holidays with the Octonauts, the team of undersea adventure heroes from the hit animated TV show.  Young fans will embark on an exciting mission with special holiday activities and fun-filled events, plus get the chance to meet Captain Barnacles and Kwazii.

Octonauts Holiday Activities, November 29 - December 21:

• Meet and Greet:  Captain Barnacles and Kwazii will be available for photo opportunities with guests in the Cinema. Plus, get an Octonauts sticker! (Weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Scavenger Hunt: take a special undersea mission with an Octonauts fact-finding trail, available at admissions. (Daily)
• Story Time: listen to a festive tale as SEA LIFE team members read one of the Octonauts holiday-themed books. (Daily at 11 a.m.)
• Videos: watch a special Octonauts holiday-themed episode in the Cinema. (Daily)
• Octonauts-themed ornament coloring activity. (Daily)
• The perfect present, take the fun home with Octonauts toys and DVDs, available for purchase in the gift shop.

These events are free and included in the price of admission to SEA LIFE Grapevine. 

Tickets:  Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under.  To purchase special discounted tickets visit www.visitsealife.com/grapevine.

Hours:  Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - attraction remains open 90 minutes after last admission. 

SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium

3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway

Grapevine, Texas 76051

Phone: 817-819-7677

SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine will celebrate the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week from August 10-17, highlighting their expansive collection of 15 species of sharks.

SEA LIFE Aquarium visitors can enjoy a wide range of exciting, interactive family activities that raise awareness about shark conservation.

-       Take the shark scavenger hunt for a chance to win a SEA LIFE Annual Pass when you spot the correct species.

-       Touch real shark eggs and teeth in the interactive touch pool area and watch shark-themed videos in the cinema all week. 

-       Watch aquarists feed sharks in the ocean tank at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, Thursday, August 14 and Saturday, August 16.  See the shark feedings up close, along with two new baby epaulette sharks while you interact with aquarists with the purchase of a behind the scenes tour ticket. 

-       Annual Pass Holders are invited to take a FREE behind the scenes tour Tuesday, August 12, Thursday, August 14 and Saturday, August 16. (Space is limited to 12 guests per hour. Tours run every half hour.)

-       Get your camera ready for an opportunity to take photos with “Sharky”, the SEA LIFE mascot on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

-       Shark-themed coloring activities.

-       Immerse yourself in the life of a shark while playing games on giant interactive touch screens in Shark Mission, and discover compelling facts about these majestic predators of the deep.

Tickets:  Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under.  To purchase special discounted tickets visit www.visitsealife.com/grapevine.

Hours:  Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - attraction remains open 90 minutes after last admission. 

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Grapevine Mills Mall

3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway

Grapevine, Texas 76051

Phone: 877-819-7677

Experience Turtle Fest at SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine, Friday, May 23 through Friday, May 30 and learn about conservation through up close interactions with non-releasable endangered sea turtles.  From green sea turtles Hope and Boomer, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle Squirt, to Eddie a new green sea turtle arriving soon, you’ll be nose-to-nose with these amazing creatures throughout the aquarium.

Turtle Tidbit: Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are the most endangered species in the world. 

Turtle Fest activities include:

·        Snap fun photos with your friends and family in front of the exciting photo board featuring SEA LIFE mascot Tyler the Turtle.

·        Follow the Turtle Fest scavenger hunt throughout the aquarium to find fun facts on conservation and sea turtles for a chance to win four tickets to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth.

·        See how these special creatures make their nests with a special turtle nest replica.

·        Go through a turtle excluder and learn first-hand how this device helps a turtle escape when caught in a fisherman’s net.

·        Learn about conservation with SEA LIFE aquarists as they host daily Turtle Talks at 12:30 p.m. in Turtle Rescue Center.

·        Turtle-themed coloring activities.

·        Face painter on Saturday, May 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

·        Follow @sealifegrapevine on Facebook and enter to win a chance to shadow an aquarist for a day, must be 14 years of age. 

·        Annual pass holders are invited to bring a friend for FREE each day during Turtle Fest. On Friday, May 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. annual pass holders are invited for a special turtle party with cookies, beverages and behind the scenes access.

Tickets: Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under.  To purchase special discounted tickets visit www.visitsealife.com/grapevine.

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - attraction remains open 90 minutes after last admission. 

SEA LIFE Aquarium is located at Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, Texas 76051. For more information call 877-819-7677.