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Embark on the ultimate marine life encounter at Cairns Aquarium! Imagine hand-feeding gentle Cownose Rays while on a privately escorted tour of the facility's behind-the-scenes areas, including food preparation, research, and quarantine zones. This 180-minute experience will take you through 9 diverse Tropical North Queensland habitats, from freshwater rivers to the Great Barrier Reef. Your passionate ecologist guide will provide exclusive access to areas not usually seen by the public, giving you a unique glimpse into the care and conservation efforts of the Aquarium. Watch in awe as you feed the Cownose Sting Rays amidst circling predators, scatter feed the giant Freshwater Rays and Barramundi, and visit the Cairns Turtle Hospital. Finish off the adventure with a delectable 2-course lunch at Dundee's Restaurant. Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity, available Wednesday-Sunday at 9:15 am.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
3 hours
Suitable for 1-4 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Exclusive guided tour through 9 diverse habitats
Behind-the-scenes access to marine life care areas
Hand-feeding session with Cownose Sting Rays
Scatter feed of giant Freshwater Rays and Barramundi
Visit to Cairns Turtle Hospital and 2-course lunch

Included

Handfeed the cownose rays and giant barramundi
Wildlife educator guided tour
Exclusive behind-the-scenes entry to cairns aquarium

Not included

Lunch

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Introduction

Join the ultimate marine life encounter at Cairns Aquarium and get ready for an unforgettable experience like no other. As you step into the magical world of the aquarium, you will be greeted by passionate ecologist guides who will take you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of nine diverse Tropical North Queensland habitats. From freshwater rivers to the tropical rainforest, mangroves to the Great Barrier Reef, and out to the Coral Sea, prepare to be amazed by the incredible marine life that calls these ecosystems home.

What to expect?

During the 180-minute tour, you will have the opportunity to hand-feed gentle Cownose Rays on a specially designed feeding platform. As these magnificent creatures surround you, witness their grace and beauty up close. You will also have the chance to scatter feed giant Freshwater Rays and Barramundi, getting a unique perspective on their feeding habits. The adventure doesn't stop there! Visit the Cairns Turtle Hospital and discover the incredible work being done to protect these majestic creatures. To top it off, indulge in a delicious 2-course lunch at Dundee's Restaurant, treating your taste buds while taking in stunning waterfront views.

Who is this for?

This marine life encounter is for everyone who wants to delve deeper into the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you are an experienced marine enthusiast, a family looking for an educational and fun activity, or simply seeking a unique adventure, this tour caters to all. Regardless of age or prior knowledge, this captivating experience will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and importance of marine ecosystems.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of marine life with this one-of-a-kind experience. Unlike regular aquarium visits, this behind-the-scenes tour grants you special access to areas typically reserved for caretakers and researchers. Witness the dedication and expertise involved in caring for marine life while interacting with incredible creatures, including hand-feeding Cownose Rays. The intimate setting of the feeding platform, surrounded by circling predators of the Coral Sea, adds a thrilling element to the encounter. Plus, with a 2-course lunch at Dundee's Restaurant included, you can indulge in mouthwatering cuisine while enjoying panoramic waterfront views.

Good to know

Remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking, as you will be exploring the aquarium and its behind-the-scenes areas. Don't forget your camera to capture the magical moments and share them with your friends and family. The marine life encounter takes place on Wednesdays to Sundays at 9:15 am, ensuring flexibility in planning your day. Be prepared to be amazed and inspired throughout this immersive journey into the underwater world.

Reviews

Customers rave about the Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter, describing it as a truly captivating and educational experience. They praise the knowledgeable and friendly guides who provide fascinating insights into marine life and conservation efforts. Many highlight the opportunity to hand-feed Cownose Rays as a highlight of the tour, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Overall, visitors express their satisfaction with the performance of this tour, leaving them with a newfound love and respect for the marine world.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

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Cairns Aquarium

Get the most from your day at Cairns Aquarium with a Marine Life Encounter! You’ll be met by one of our passionate ecologist guides, who will personally escort you on an exclusive guided tour through 9 diverse Tropical North Queensland habitats from the freshwater rivers, through the tropical rainforest, across mangroves to the Great Barrier Reef and out to the Coral Sea. Your guide will take you Behind-the-Scenes so you can see how the Aquarium cares for its marine life. You’ll also see our quarantine section and animal food preparation room. An exclusive hand feeding session of the Cownose Sting Rays with their favourite food takes place amidst circling predators of the Coral Sea on a specially designed feeding platform. Enjoy a scatter feed of the giant Freshwater Rays and Barramundi followed by a visit to the Cairns Turtle Hospital and end with a 2-course lunch at Dundee's Restaurant including main and dessert or drink. Available Wednesday-Sunday at 9:15am.

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Reviews

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DualFishy

Such a great experience! So much more than just an aquarium. The turtle rehabilitation was really interesting and the information about the ecosystem in the tropics was also a bonus! Very worthwhile to do - highly recommend.

BNLS1968

The marine life encounter tour was the highlight of our week in Cairns, Sharlee and Jenny we're so passionate about the sea life and provided an amazing tour, which included hand feeding stingrays and turtles. We would highly recommend including a tour such as this with your aquarium visit.

Jackie82

Attending the turtle rehabilitation Centre. This was an an amazing experience to learn more about the turtles found around Cairns and the surrounding islands. We listened to the work being done to sick and injured turtles to get them well enough to return to the wild again and was very heart warming. The staff are volunteers and are knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

rolfi235

WOW, a great way to spend a few hours in town and a wonderful educational experience. The staff were super helpful and checkout the additional turtle hospital tour where you can get up close to the recovering turtles.

Greg C

Absolutely brilliant. Well worth the money and possibly the best aquarium we have ever visited. The food was plentiful and well presented, the drinks were not expensive and in general I would highly recommend this trip

T8105

Tour very good . Unfortunately the worst steak l have ever eaten very tough even though it was cooked medium Rare . Told the staff but they weren’t interested as we got this trip through a voucher l gave up trying to discuss the matter . Had l paid directly l would have taken it further. The waitress was not interested and after speaking to hotel staff where l was having dinner that night , they told me it was not uncommon. We had eaten at dundees previously at the waterfront the meal was good but expensive.

DanaScherp

Had a last minute ideal to book the lunch in the aquarium, really glad we did. Great experience overall. Setting was really nice, pleasantly surprised with the food - great with good portion sizes. The ambience would probably be nicer for the twilight setting but overall still a lovely time. The aquarium visit was great, beautifully designed and really informative layout. Would recommend and go again.

maxknight2018

The Cairns Aquarium is an amazing place. It is very well laid out and designed and is extensive in terms of the range of sea creatures and the size of the aquarium itself. Amongst all the sea creatures that were on display we got a special treat by seeing the newly born shark which was very exciting. We spent over 2 hours there and could have spent much longer so allow plenty of time. We bought a combo ticket for the Aquarium with lunch at the adjacent Dundees restaurant. The lunch was great and included a glass of wine or beer. The service at both the Aquarium and Dundees was exceptional.

691aurar

If you are in Cairns, you NEED to visit the aquarium. We did the marine life encounter tour and would highly recommend it if you can afford it - our tour guide Shania did an incredible job, was highly enthusiastic, knowledgeable and great all round, and being able to feed some of the animals was the most amazing experience. If you want to really make sure you see everything, I would actually recommend 3-4 hours rather than 2-3, as we arrived 3 hours before closing time and had to hurry along the last part because they were closing. And besides all of that, their work helping and rehabilitating animals (particularly the turtles) is worth supporting them alone. I couldn't imagine a better experience.

pjkcolley

I would highly recommend this experience with the Aquarium. I have visited there before with my granddaughter on our own however the Marine Life Encounter with the Ecologist Christine and Irelend was exceptional. We also have great photos for our memories. They are very Professional, Welcoming, Friendly and ensured we were provided with all the information to provide us with a Great Experience. Ily was also Fantastic providing very interesting information in regards to the Cow Nose Stingrays, we loved feeding them and meeting Jessica in the Freshwater pool. So Special. Thank you Christine Ireland and Ily you ensured we had a Wonderful, Memorable day.

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