Megan Lucero

Review of Sea Life Aquarium at Grapevine

I absolutely adore this place. It's rather expensi...

I absolutely adore this place. It's rather expensive, but it's worth the investment if you can afford it. Being a single mother of twins 3 year olds, I did pay an arm and a leg to get us all in. That's why I can only give this company 4 stars, but I'm sure they're happy with the sacrifice and making it rain with the difference.

I love the layout. I like that it's set up in a one-way path and you can take as long as you like while in there. There are lots of neat view-ins or secret spaces for kids, but those spaces are made for solely kids, so don't try to be thaat adult. Let them have their fun. They can even view from the inside of stingray tank viewing you, mom, on the other side.

It's really quite marvelous the interior work of this aquarium. Aside from the tanks everywhere, the decor makes the ambiance ring a nice underwater sea life cave vibe all throughout the aquarium. You can walk in a tunnel and be surrounded by mixed sea life. The entire place is dimmed and they have extra lights emphasizing the blue hues. It's so pretty!

At the end of the line, if you're a tired parent and are not ready to go home, you can let your kids play in the indoor play area. Socks REQUIRED and it makes sense, so stick to the rules or be warned. There's just enough fun in that small indoor play area that you will literally have to pry them out of there just to leave.

Careful now, after leaving that area it may be a good idea to consider Bird Boxing it thru the next room because it is a VERY LONG gift shop and that exit door will move further away as you view it. I'm not even just saying that. If you're made of money, have at it. Be warned, the stuff is NOT made of gold and diamonds, it's just priced that way.

WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT BIRD BOX OUT OF THE GIFT SHOP, YOUR LAST MEMORY OF THAT PLACE WILL RUIN YOUR VISIT.