Australia · AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS IN CAIRNS
Good aquariums and zoos in Cairns fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Cairns Aquarium’s reef, rainforest, shark tunnel, touch tanks, and daily talks in a family-friendly 2 to 3-hour visit.
“Good quality aquarium, especially the shark/predator area. Lots of informative plaques to help learn.”
Explore Cairns Aquarium’s Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics exhibits, with sharks, rays, river monsters, talks, and a huge reef tank.
“First of all it was a really hot day outside so this was the place to be- cool & such a relaxing & quiet atmosphere. I loved the way it was laid out from the rain forest down to the sea.”
See Cairns Aquarium after dark, meet nocturnal wildlife, and enjoy a three-course dinner during this intimate three-hour tour.
“Fabulous guide, small group , very informative, good dinner and thoroughly enjoyed tour and learned a lot.”
Review the Cairns Aquarium night tour, with reef predators, rainforest wildlife, a guided after-hours visit, and a two-course dinner.
“Outstanding, guide was very knowledgeable and fantastic personality. We loved it and the dinner was divine.”
Explore Cairns Aquarium’s 71 habitats and meet rescued turtles on a guided rehabilitation tour that supports their care.
“Tour was amazing. Great information learnt a lot more than we realised. Great to see turtles rehabilitated”
Explore Cairns Aquarium after dark, spot sharks and nocturnal wildlife, and enjoy dinner at Dundee’s for a memorable reef evening.
“The Guide (Charly) was so lovely. She made this with so much passion and it was very informativ. She made my evening. The highlight was the sharks and rays. So beautiful. Thanks for this evening.”
Explore Cairns Aquarium after dark, meet nocturnal sharks and rays, and learn how reef animals change at twilight with an ecologist guide.
“Für meinen Geschmack ein bisschen zuviel geredet,aber sie hat es gut gemacht.”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
