Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Aquarium is a spectacular aquarium located in Darling Harbour which is in the central business district of Sydney. The best way to get to Darling Harbour is by walking from the CBD, or by tram. Many people choose to walk here due to the fact it is scenic and there are many shops along the way.
Sydney Aquarium is home to more than 650 species and over 6000 individual fish and other sea creatures.
Visitors are lead through an underwater tunnel which gives you a fascinating view of the fish swimming above and around you. You'll see massive sharks and stingrays mixing with the smaller species of fish. You truly feel immersed in the underwater world at this aquarium.
You'll also see the cute Little Penguins in their special habitat exhibit. These little creatures will make you laugh as they jump and dart around. They truly are wonderful animals and the kids will love their antics, especially at feeding time!
For the adventurous type, try the diving experience where you'll be able to get into the aquarium with trained staff and have sharks swim right by you. It’s totally safe but still not for the fainthearted!
In addition to being a popular tourist attraction Sydney Aquarium is also a centre for marine conservation and research. They have been involved in sea turtle tagging as well as invertebrate research.
There is also a special seal sanctuary at the aquarium which houses Australian Sea Lions, Australian Fur Seals, Sub Antarctic Fur Seals and New Zealand Fur Seals.
Sydney Aquarium contains 1.75 million litres of water. The Oceanarium (where you walk through) is 33m in length and 13m wide. The final exhibit is a beautiful reef theatre where activity in a coral canyon can be observed through a window. You'll see a striking array of colours and movement here. This is one of the most popular exhibits here.
Sydney Aquarium is a must see for ocean lovers, animal lovers and everyone curious about Australian wildlife and ecosystems. Adult tickets cost $25 and children are admitted for $13 each.