An aquatic world awaits at the Cairns Aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Home to more than 16,000 Aquatic Animals, in 9 Key Ecosystems, across 11 Zones.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Enjoy all-day admission to Cairns\u2019 newest attraction! Children are ages 3 to 14.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
See the animals and habitats endemic to Tropical North Queensland and learn about the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy daily ecosystem talks, animal presentations, and marine touch tank shows. See below info for times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
See Australia\u2019s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank, 360-degree Oceanarium, 20-meter underwater tunnel, mangrove boardwalk, and Australia\u2019s largest freshwater exhibit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Get up close to freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colourful reef fish, sharks, rays, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Up grade your Cairns Aquarium general entry ticket to inlude the Cairns Turtle Hospital Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get up close and personal to the sea turtles in our care on a 30 minute guided tour of our Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. Learn about the dangers that sea turtles face, like ingesting plastics, boat strikes and habitat loss. Tours are available at 11:.30am and 12:30pm daily, please arrive 15 minutes early<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s on at Cairns Aquarium?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Understand the unique adaptations and behaviours of our amazing , from the mountain tops of the Wet Tropics Rainforest, to the Great Barrier Reef and out the Coral Sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learn about the world they live in by attending daily educational presentations by our incredibly knowledgeable Wildlife Educators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
River Monsters \u2013 <\/strong>10:00am & 12:00pm River Monsters Amphitheatre (Ground Floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Denizens of the Deep<\/strong> \u2013 10:30am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm Deep Reef Amphitheatre (Level 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Life of Sharks & Rays<\/strong> \u2013 11:00am & 1:00pm Oceanarium (Ground Floor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
An aquatic world awaits at the Cairns Aquarium. Home to more than 16,000 Aquatic Animals, in 9 Key Ecosystems, across 11 Zones. Highlights: Up grade your Cairns Aquarium general entry ticket to inlude the Cairns Turtle Hospital Tour. Get up […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","destination":[35],"activities":[117,74],"trip_types":[76,39],"difficulty":[22],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6852","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-qld","activities-aquarium","activities-museum","trip_types-cairns-sight-seeing","trip_types-child-friendly","difficulty-easy","travel-monster-post","latest_post"],"packages_ids":[6864],"trip_extras":[6865],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"trip_extra_services":[{"service_cost":"","service_type":"custom","service_required":false,"service_unit":"unit","field_type":"checkbox","pricing_type":"multiple-price","single_price":"","options":[{"label":"Add Adult entry to Turtle Hospital","description":"","price":20,"attributes":[]},{"label":"Add Child entry to Turtle Hospital","description":"","price":14,"attributes":[]},{"label":"Add Family entry to Turtle Hospital","description":"","price":82,"attributes":[]}],"unit":["Adult - Senior","Child","Family"],"default_descriptions":"","title":"Include entry to the Turtle Hospital to your General Entry ticket"}],"code":"WTE-6852","price":35,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"AUD","symbol":"$"},"duration":{"days":1,"nights":0,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"days"},"min_pax":1,"max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":106,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"","cost_includes":"","cost_excludes":"","itineraries":[],"faqs":[{"title":"Hours of operation ","content":"\n
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Adult (15 years+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Child (3 to 14 years). Note: Children under 14 years of age will need to be accompanied and supervised by an Adult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Infant (under 3 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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Any bookings made within 48 hours of the visit date will not receive a refund but can either amend the date of the booking or receive the amount paid on a gift card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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All persons entering the Cairns Aquarium must hold a valid General Admission ticket that must be retained at all times and submitted for inspection if required by any member of staff. Failure to produce a valid admission ticket or receipt on request, may result in removal from the attraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tickets available include Adult (15+ years), Child (3-14 years)<\/strong>, Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) and Concession (upon presentation of a recognised Seniors, Student, Pension or Carers Card) Please note: Health Care Cards are not accepted as a Concession Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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Children under 3 years of age are admitted free to Cairns Aquarium. Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult aged 18 years or over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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