Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $214 / person
- Location
- Cairns and the Tropical North
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- 1–4 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Cairns Aquarium
Description
The Ultimate Way to Experience the Cairns Aquarium Imagine being able to hand feed Cownose Sting Rays on a privately escorted Aquarium tour! This VIP experience offers you a fully guided tour with a Wildlife Educator through the Cairns Aquarium and also the behind-the-scenes workings, with views and explanations of the fish food preparation room, 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 for 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 as well as a look at the onsite reptile breeding facility.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 11:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Nov 5
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $214
- Child (ages 3–14)
- $107
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cairns Aquarium
Get the most from your day at Cairns Aquarium with a Marine Life Encounter experience! You’ll be met by one of our passionate wildlife educator guides, who will personally escort you on an exclusive guided tour through the Aquarium and also Behind-the-Scenes. You will see how the Aquarium cares for its marine life and get a look into quarantine section and animal food preparation room. You will also enjoy a exclusive hand feeding session of the Cownose Sting Rays which takes place amidst circling predators of the Coral Sea on a specially designed feeding platform. This is followed by a scatter feed of the Freshwater Rays and Barramundi. You also get to enjoy a visit to the Cairns Turtle Hospital and view the onsite reptile breeding facility.
What's included
Included
Scatter feed Barramundi
Handfeed the Cownose Rays
Wildlife Educator guided tour of Cairns Aquarium & Behind the Scenes
View onsite reptile breeding facility
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes entry to Cairns Aquarium
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
16 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket take?
Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket cost?
Prices start at $214 per person for this Cairns and the Tropical North experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 11:30 AM.
How much does Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 3–14 pay from $107, adults from $214.
Can I cancel Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cairns Aquarium.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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