Cairns Aquarium, located in Cairns, Queensland, is Australia's newest and most spectacular aquarium, showcasing the stunning aquatic wildlife from Tropical North Queensland's two World Heritage-listed areas, the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The aquarium is home to over 15,000 animals, fish, plants, and other organisms endemic to the region, with some being unique, endangered, rare, or even deadly. Visitors can journey through ten amazing North Queensland ecosystems, experiencing 71 different habitats that showcase the stunning diversity of species in the region.
Some of the highlights at the Cairns Aquarium include the spectacular Deep Reef exhibit, a representation of a deep water coral reef drop-off, the Oceanarium and underwater tunnel with graceful leopard sharks, giant rays, and other large predators, and touch and talk exhibitions featuring harmless sea animals like vivid blue sea stars and fat hermit crabs. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a turtle rehabilitation tour, daily shark and ray feeds, animal presentations, habitat talks, and the exclusive Aquarium By Twilight night tour to witness nocturnal animals' behaviors in Tropical North Queensland's aquatic environments.
The Cairns Aquarium offers a unique and immersive experience for visitors to explore and learn about the diverse aquatic life of the region. With interactive exhibits, educational presentations, and up-close encounters with marine life, it is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Cairns and Northern Beaches, Queensland.