Family fun
The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Meet the animals of coastal Alabama, from the Mobile-Tensaw Delta to the Gulf, and touch a stingray.
From Pelican Pointe
Drive east on Bienville Boulevard; the aquarium is on the east end near the ferry landing and the fort.
Dauphin Island guide
Inside the Aquarium
Four coastal habitats
Exhibits trace the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the barrier islands and the Gulf of Mexico.
Rays of the Bay
The stingray touch tank is a favorite with kids, and aquarists hold live feedings.
A working lab
The Sea Lab was founded in 1971 to run marine science programs for Alabama’s colleges and universities.
Dauphin Island guide
Planning Your Visit
Hours
Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily; the last ticket is sold at 4 p.m.
Tickets
$14 adults, $12 seniors and $6 children, with tickets available online.
Good to know
At 102 Bienville Blvd. on the east end, with free parking. No pets, and shirts and shoes are required.
Tips
Before You Go
- Great for a hot afternoon or a rainy day.
- Combine it with Fort Gaines and the bird sanctuary nearby.
Hours, prices and schedules change. Check the official source before you go: Dauphin Island Sea Lab: Alabama Aquarium.
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