Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter

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  • Single Day admission to the Cairns Aquarium
  • Behind the Scenes Tour
  • Tour of the on-site Cairns Turtle Hospital
  • Tour of Living Coral Bio-Bank
  • Fish Scatter Feeding
  • Hand feeding of the Cownose Rays
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This VIP experience shows you through the behind-the-scenes workings of the Cairns Aquarium. You will get views and explanations of the fish food preparation rooms, innovative plant and equipment that filters the millions of litres of water on site, coral propagation facilities and a stop at the onsite turtle hospital to see how we care and rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles. You will also enjoy a scatter feed to the outback river monsters and hand feed the gentle Cownose rays. Marine life encounter includes admission to the Cairns Aquarium so you can experience the entire journey itself at-leisure.

Note

  • Minimum 2 and maximum 4 guests per booking.
  • All prices inclusive of GST, in AUD.
  • Time of arrival must be advised at the time of booking to confirm personal ecologist guide.
  • Must be booked and confirmed by 2pm a day prior.

Inclusions

  • General Admission Entry
  • Wildlife Educator Guided Back of House, Turtle Hospital Tour and Coral Biobank
  • River Monsters Scatter Feed
  • Exclusive Hand Feeding of Cownose Sting Rays

Itinerary

  • 11:30 am - Self-guided entry through aquarium
  • 12:45 pm - Meet with one of our passionate wildlife educators
  • 1:00pm - Hand feed the Cownose sting rays with the curatorial team
  • 1:30pm - Behind the scenes guided tour, feed the giant freshwater species and visit the Cairns Turtle Hospital & Coral Biobank
  • 3:00pm - Tour concludes

Highlights

  • Single Day admission to the Cairns Aquarium
  • Behind the Scenes Tour
  • Tour of the on-site Cairns Turtle Hospital
  • Tour of Living Coral Bio-Bank
  • Fish Scatter Feeding
  • Hand feeding of the Cownose Rays

Time

  • 11:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Saturday
  • Cairns Aquarium is open daily from 9.30am to 3.30pm, with last admissions at 2.30pm

Duration

  • 3 Hours

Location

  • Cairns Aquarium is located at 5 Florence St (on the corners of Abbott, Florence and Lake Sts), only a short walk from all major Cairns City hotels

Additional Information

  • Children must be 12+ years to hand rays (souvenir gift will be substituted for children under 12).
  • Wear shorts or trousers & closed toe shoes.
  • You will be required to kneel down when you feed the ray.
  • Be mindful of your noise, do not make loud noises.
  • Do not touch the animals or the contents of their enclosure.
  • Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians or carer and must be supervised at all times. Children cannot attend this tour without a guardian present.
  • Please tread carefully in this area, do not run in this area. There may be water present on floor.
  • Lifts, escalators and accessible toilets throughout the attraction.
  • If you are unable to walk onto the viewing deck for turtle hospital, you can still see the turtles in the tank through a viewing window.
  • Wheelchair or Pram is accessible for Self guided walk through however not for Behind the Scene Guided Tour due to the Nature of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

  • Any cancellations requested more than 48 hours prior to the visit date will be refunded.
  • Any cancellations requested within 48 hours, regardless of the booking date, will incur 100% cancellation fees or we may amend the date of the booking - subject to availability.
  • If numbers are reduced on the visit date, 100% cancellation fee will occur for the total cancelled.

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
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