Various colorful starfish and coral on rocks in an underwater aquarium display, lit by purple and blue lights.

A woman observes a display labeled "Nursery Grounds" at a nature exhibit, surrounded by tree trunks and educational text.

A woman looks up at a large fish and sharks while walking through an underwater tunnel in an aquarium, with more visitors in the background.

Two people wearing yellow vests labeled "VISITOR" observe an indoor aquarium with overhead lights.

A young girl interacts with sea life in a touch tank at an aquarium, with hands placed on rocks and water.

Close-up of a reptile's face with textured, scaly skin, prominent eye, and sharp teeth against a dark background.

A sea turtle swims in a clear aquarium, with another turtle visible in the background. The water is tinted green.

A woman in a blue shirt and a man observe marine life in an aquarium, with the woman reaching into the water.

A stingray swims near the ocean floor against a blue underwater backdrop with blurred coral formations.

A clownfish swims among vibrant, purple sea anemone tentacles in an underwater scene.

A stingray with a blue underside glides through dark blue water, with blurred rocks or coral in the background.

Marine Life Encounter at Cairns Aquarium

The ultimate way to experience the Cairns Aquarium

Duration 3h

Included

Self-guided entry through the Aquarium
Behind the scenes & Turtle Hospital Visit guided tour
River Monsters fish scatter-feeding
Exclusive hand-feeding of cownose rays

Not included

Lunch at the aquatic themed restaurant

Get the most from your day at Cairns Aquarium with a marine life encounter!

Your guide will take you behind the scenes, so you can see how the aquarium cares for its marine creatures. Hand-feed the cownose sting rays their favourite food on a specially designed feeding platform. At the River Monsters exhibit, scatter-feed the giant freshwater rays and barramundi, followed by a visit to the Cairns Turtle Hospital to meet the sea turtles that Cairns Aquarium cares for. You'll also learn about the aquarium's rescue, rehabilitation and conservation efforts and how you can help.

After your day of discovery, relax and unwind with a gourmet lunch at the aquatic-themed restaurant.

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Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium, 5 Florence St, Cairns City, QLD 4870, Cairns

Wheelchair accessible
Provider: Cairns Aquarium & Reef Research Centre Pty Ltd
4.6 145 provider reviews

Registered address: 5 Florence Street, Australia, 4870, Cairns, AU

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