Visit Cairns Aquarium and see over 16,000 aquatic animals across 11 zones, featuring 9 key ecosystems, enjoying a diverse and awe-inspiring marine experience.
Get up close to diverse marine life including freshwater fish, crocodiles, reef fish, sharks, rays, and more, and feel like a part of Australia’s marine ecosystem.
Learn about marine life during daily educational presentations that explore diverse species and unique ecosystems found throughout the aquarium.
Participate in the daily marine touch tank encounter, where you can interact with sea stars, urchins, and other creatures, learning about their unique characteristics.
Enjoy the daily ray and shark feeding show, where experts demonstrate feeding techniques while highlighting the importance of these creatures in marine ecosystems.
Cairns Aquarium in Queensland, Australia, highlights the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics rainforest. Opened in 2017, it houses over 16,000 marine animals across 71 species, including sharks, rays, and fish. The aquarium spans 11 zones, such as the River Monsters, Flooded Billabong, Coral Sea, and the Great Barrier Reef Gallery. Visitors explore nine interconnected ecosystems and encounter rare and endangered species like the emerald tree monitor, freshwater sawfish, and ribboned pipefish. With a strong focus on education and conservation, the aquarium offers an immersive journey into Northern Australia’s fragile marine biodiversity.
Operational Timings: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM