Visit Cairns Aquarium in Cairns to discover over 16,000 fish and aquatic animals across 9 key ecosystems and 11 themed zones, focusing on the Great Barrier Reef, wet tropics rainforest, and Tropical North Queensland's unique habitats.
Key Highlights
Experience over 16,000 fish and aquatic animals
Explore 9 key ecosystems of Tropical North Queensland
Discover 11 themed zones highlighting unique habitats
Learn about the Great Barrier Reef and wet tropics rainforest
What’s included
General admission to Cairns Aquarium
Overview
Enjoy a fascinating visit to Cairns Aquarium, located in the heart of Cairns, offering you the chance to explore the rich and diverse marine life of Tropical North Queensland. This top attraction is home to more than 16,000 fish and aquatic animals, giving you an up-close look at the wonders of the region's unique ecosystems.
Discover 9 key ecosystems, including habitats from the iconic Great Barrier Reef, the lush wet tropics rainforest, and local waterways. Each area is expertly designed to showcase the incredible diversity and beauty of these environments.
During your visit, stroll through 11 themed zones that carefully recreate natural habitats, providing opportunities to learn about the delicate balance of life in these waters. Engaging displays and information help you to understand the roles these ecosystems play in Tropical North Queensland.
Cairns Aquarium offers a memorable and educational experience suitable for all ages, making it a must-see destination when exploring the Cairns region.
Additional info by the operator.
Start: Cairns QLD 4870
Conditions:
Child rates apply for 3-14 years. Children under 14 years of age will need to be accompanied and supervised by an Adult. Family rates apply for 2 adults and 2 children. Concession rates are available with the Presentation of a recognised Seniors, Student, Pension or Carer Card required upon entry. Infants 0-2 years travel free of charge. Health Care Cards are not accepted as a Concession. Online booking fee applicable. We may ask that you present the credit card used for payment on arrival to ensure the booking is valid. If the correct credit card cannot be presented, we can issue a refund to the credit card used for the booking, and new tickets will need to be purchased on arrival. Lifts, escalators and accessible toilets throughout. Even ground surfaces. Free Wheelchair hire is available. One Companion Card holder can enter free of charge for each person with a disability. Companion Cards must be presented on arrival. For any query, contact +61 7 4044 7300 or email reservations@cairnsaquarium.com.au.
Restrictions:
For the health and safety of guests and our animals, the following items are not permitted:
Alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, recreational drugs or offensive weapons, roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, child scooters (These items may be left with admission staff and collected upon exiting), laser pens and pointers, noise-making devices, including stereos or other electrical equipment, any other items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate by Aquarium staff, plastic bottles, straws and lids can fall into animal habitats and be very dangerous to the animals. While these items are not prohibited, we do ask that you take care and dispose of these items responsibly in the garbage receptacles provided. Balloons and bubbles can also pose a risk to animal health and visitor safety, so please leave them at the Admissions desk and collect them after your visit.
