Sea Life Sydney Aquarium will open its Penguin Island Expedition this summer season.

The immersive experience allows visitors to get up close with a colony of King and Gentoo Penguins during a sensory and educational sub-Antarctic journey.

Entertainment options include cocktails and canapés overlooking the King and Gentoo penguin enclosure, as well as travelling in a raft through the penguin colony’s environment at a cool but comfortable six degrees Celsius.

For planners looking for a family day out, breakfast experiences are available prior to the exhibit’s opening time. Groups can experience a flurry of snow, whistling winds and the stunning southern lights – all surrounded by penguins.

Alongside Penguin Island Expedition, the aquarium also features 13,000 animals as well as a kid friendly dive trail, educational talks, animal feeds and a hands-on rock pool.

Click on the image below to watch a video about the new attraction.