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By Shelby Hearn // 13 July 2011
One of the world largest islands, it is no wonder that the bulk of Australia's wildlife comes from the sea. What better way is there to dive into the Australian oceans, than visiting one of the countries fantastic aquariums? You can meet these Australia's wonderful aquatic creatures without ever having to get your feet wet, does it get any better than that?
Australian Capital Territory
National Zoo & Aquarium, Weston Creek
Get up close and enjoy our reef sharks, held in the largest inland salt water tank in Australia - holding 200,000 litres. You can also hand feed sharks and other amazing animals, in the Walk on the Wild Side Tour.
Marvel at some of the most brilliantly coloured animals in existence; one of the 7 Wonders of the World, replicated for your viewing in Australia’s largest inland aquarium.
See animals from freshwater rivers and lakes, with strange, and fascinating evolutionary adaptations. This is where the Zoos frogs, lizards, snakes and our alligators live.
For more information visit their website.
New South Wales
Sydney Aquarium
A must-see while visiting Sydney! Located in Darling Harbour, one of the largest aquariums in the world, and one of the top attractions in Sydney. Check out the Southern & Northern Rivers, Southern & Northern Oceans, Dungongs Lagoon or a take a ride of their glass botom boat. With contantly changing exibits, there is always something new to see!
While there wy not head next door to the Sydney Wildlife World? After you have met th inhabitants of Australia’s oceans, meet our fury and ferocious friends on land!
For more information, visit their website.
Oceanworld Manly
Just 200m from Manly Wharf, Oceanworld is one of the premier attractions of Sydney's Northern Beaches. See the wonders of the deep with sharks, giant stingrays, sea turtles and a myriad of marine life as you walk underwater through the tunnel of our Oceanarium.
Get up close and personal in daily interactive shows and guided tours. Watch and learn as the sharks and fish are fed, or get your hands wet in the touchpool. For the more daring, take the plunge with Shark Dive Xtreme - a unique opportunity of a lifetime to dive into our tank and come face to face with huge sharks and stingrays.
For more information, visit their website.
Queensland
SeaWorld, Main Beach
Sea World is an aquatic amusement park with great rides, fantastic shows, extensive dinning, great exibits, and more! Check out one of the many daily live, staged and 3D shows. Sea World also offers Whale Watching, Helicopter Rides, Cruises and more!
The exhibits include: Penguin Encounter, Shark Bay, Polar Bear Shores, Penguin Paradise, Ray Reef, Dolphin Nursery Pool, Rescue Point Lighthouse, and the Seabird Rehabilitation Aviary.
For more information, visit their website.
Underwater World, Mooloolaba
A multi-award winning attraction, providing visitors with 8 unique zones to explore. V
The most popular attraction is the seal and otter show. Thier other unique interactions include; Shark Dives, Seal Swims, Encounters and Kisses, Behind the Scenes Tours, and Otter Encounter.
For more information, visit their website.
Reef HQ Aquarium, Townsville
The world’s largest living coral reef aquarium, this is a must see attraction! Over 100,000 visitors experience the wonder of getting up close and personal with the reef each year.
Their goal is to make The Great Barrier Reef accessible to everybody, “to inspire all to care for the future of the Great Barrier Reef.”
For more information, visit their website.
Western Australia
Aquarium of Western Australia
Take an underwater journey and discover Western Australia’s incredible and unique marine life. The facility is divided into the Great Southern Coast, Perth Coast, Marmion Marine Park, Shipwreck Coast, and Far North; each reflec
Check out: Australia’s largest aquarium and underwater tunnel, the world’s largest collection of Western Australian marine life, the beautiful living coral reefs, giant sharks, rays, and turtles.
For more information, visit their website.
Victoria
Melbourne Aquarium
Home to thousands of aquatic animals, this is an entertaining and educational experience, with four worlds to discover! Visit the sub-Antarctic penguins in Antarctica, experience the truly Weird & Wonderful, travel from River to Reef, and be amazed by Sharks Alive.
Daily animal feeds, dive presentations, Penguin Passport, Access All Areas Tour, Fish Feeding, Shark Walker and Shark Dive, this is sure to be an experience you wont soon forget!
For more information, visit their website.
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