Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

www.cairnsaquarium.com.au
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(2.2K) · Aquarium in Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Aquarium is a public aquarium in Cairns, Australia, that opened in 2017. It is home to more than 15,000 animals displayed in 10 …

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Jan 25, 2025
This is a fairly new aquarium that just opened in 2017. This is more than just a fantastic aquarium as it offers information on about the ecosystem of northern Australia including information on plan…Full review by Ronald L
Oct 19, 2024
Went here on a hot sunny day. It was good to dive into a cool, more shadowy place and get to see plenty of fish, eels, snakes and many other creatures too. Some huge tanks with great viewing gallerie…Full review by Andy F
Sep 11, 2024
Plenty of things to see and do. Lots of variety of species of aquatic animals. Very well maintained and staff genuinely passionate about what they do.Full review by joellhz
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Cairns Aquarium is Australia's newest and most captivating aquarium, focusing exclusively on the aquatic wildlife of Tropical North Queensla…
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Opened:2017
Located:5 Florence Street, Cairns City, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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Hi any discount for locals¿
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Yea just let them know when your buying and show your ID
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Can I exit and enter again on the same day?
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Yes you get a stamp on your arm at front desk come n go all day
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what time does the restaurant open for breakfast?
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Did not see a restaurant at the aquarium
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Good afternoon. Im looking forward to bringing my family to your aquarium while we're on holiday in Cairns from …
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Good afternoon. Im looking forward to bringing my family to your aquarium while we're on holiday in Cairns from Melbourne, but I've been seeing news stories down here about the high amount of aquatic deaths in your aquarium. Can you please tell me, are the articles I've read about the deaths of the Maori Rasse, Potato Cods, Leopold shark, countless tropical fish, rare lizards, pythons and of course Australias first captive Hammerhead sharks true or are they all still there alive and well? I just don't want the kids to be disappointed or have to explain about "fish heaven" let alone justify to the wife how an institute that claims to support the preservation of the reef and marine life can kill over $350,000 worth of fish and reptiles in less than 4 months. Thank you very much. Concerned Aquadad.
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Thanks for your replies everyone. I really appreciate your time and help but unfortunately SOME of the reports I'd heard turned out to be correct. I was hopeful but quietly pessimistic …
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Thanks for your replies everyone. I really appreciate your time and help but unfortunately SOME of the reports I'd heard turned out to be correct. I was hopeful but quietly pessimistic when we arrived in Cairns and entered the aquarium. The maori wrasse, leopard shark and both hammerheads were nowhere to be seen so I covertly quizzed a couple of the staff. They ALL told me they were "out the back" but one boy was slightly less convincing and not completely equipped for my concerned aquadad "interrogation" techniques and broke under pressure. I felt like the environmental FBI! Turns out the maori wrasse died about 2 weeks ago, 1 Hammerhead died around 3 weeks ago and 1 a week ago. The leopard shark could possibly still be alive "out the back" but he didn't seem hopeful. I've got to hand it to the young staff, they all fed me the same and obviously prepared line handed down to them from above to not alarm the public to the worrisome state of affairs at their aquarium... with the exception of the poor kid I grilled who I actually feel a bit sorry for. He seemed genuinely distressed by being forced to lie. All in all it was a good day at the Cairns aquarium and the lil demons (my kids) absolutely loved it! But for us adults who care about what's going on behind the scenes and the environment it was more than a little disheartening.
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Will the Aquarium be open on Christmas Day
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Hello. Apologies for the delayed reply. We will be open Christmas Day. We are open 365 days of the year. Thank you.
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