Marine Life Encounter

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Highlights & inclusions

Behind the scenes guied tour with a wildlife educator of the aquarium
Visit the Cairns Turtle Hospital
Hand feed the Crownose Stingrays
Visit the Coral Conservation Centre
General Admission to explore the Aquarium at your own lesiure

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What you can expect

Imagine being able to hand feed Cownose Sting Rays on a privately escorted behind the scenes Aquarium tour! This VIP experience shows you through the behind-the-scenes workings of the Cairns Aquarium 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. Marine life encounter includes general admission to the Cairns Aquarium so you can experience the entire journey itself at-leisure.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Behind the scenes tour of the aquarium
  • Personal wildlife educator guide
  • Hand feed Cownose Stingrays
  • Visit the Cairns Turtle Hospital
  • Visit the Coral Conservation Centre
Exclusions
  • Transfers
Itinerary
  • 11:30 am – Self-guided entry through Aquarium
  • 12:45 pm – Meet with one of our passionate wildlife educator’s
  • 1:00pm – Handfeed the Cownose Sting Rays with the curatorial team
  • 1:30pm – Behind the Scenes guided tour, feed the giant Freshwater species and visit the Cairns Turtle Hospital & Coral Conservation Tour
  • 2:45pm – Tour concludes
Highlights
  • Personal ecologist guide to teach you all about the diverse marine life at the aquarium
  • Guided tour of the 11 diverse habitats housed at the aquarium
  • Behind the scenes tour to see how the aquarium cares for it's marine life
  • Exclusive hand feeding session of Crownose Stingrays
  • Visit the Turtle Hospital to see the rescued Sea Turtles and to learn about the rehabilitation and conservation efforts
  • Relax and unwind after your morning of exploration with a two course gourmet lunch at Dundee's Restaurant
Time
  • 11.30am - 2.30pm Monday - Saturday
Duration
  • 3 hours
What To Bring
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Additional Information
  • For children under 12 years old, hand feeding will be substituted with a souvenir gift
  • Minimum 2 guests – Maximum 4 guests at each itinerary time
  • Minimum of 48 hours-notice required for booking this experience
Booking Information
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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$299.00AUD
or 4 x $74.75 with more info
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience