Over 16,000 aquatic animals

Touch Tanks with sea stars, sea cucumbers & others

11 amazing ecosystems to explore

Located in the heart of Cairns

Discover over 72 different habitats

<span style="border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ;"></span><div>Spend a day exploring the wonders above and below the water at the state-of-the-art Cairns Aquarium. This premier Cairns attraction offers a captivating adventure for visitors of all ages, showcasing the diverse wildlife of Far North Queensland's rainforests and oceans. Experience the journey of a drop of rain as it travels through rivers and streams, lush rainforests, and the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef. The aquarium features ten distinct ecosystems with a vast array of flora and fauna across 72 different habitats. Enjoy a variety of presentations throughout the day, including talks on River Monsters, the Ribbon Reef, the Open Ocean, and Coral Sea Predators. Engage in interactive Habitat Talks, animal feeding sessions, and explore terrestrial and marine touch tanks that delight children. Home to over 16,000 aquatic animals, Cairns Aquarium stands as one of Queensland's largest and most impressive aquariums, offering a day filled with education, excitement, and unforgettable experiences.</div>