Cairns Aquarium - a fantastic experience! - My visit to Cairns Aquarium was a fantastic experience. The design of the aquarium is outstanding. They have created a beautiful walking area that winds its way between the tanks of live exhibits. Some of the tanks are huge, so that you actually feel as if you are underwater (without the challenge of diving) and the tanks are furnished to look like real underwater environments. Family groups can enjoy the visual experience of seeing the marine and freshwater animals close up, while people who want to be informed about what they are seeing can enjoy excellent talks by the aquarium staff and read the interesting information panels. There was an emphasis in all the information presented on how we can look after our amazing marine environment. I also loved the Turtle Rescue session. The introductory talk by a Turtle Rescue volunteer was excellent and meeting a live green sea turtle up close is an experience that I will never forget. Thank you Cairns Aquarium, you are doing a wonderful job.

Great experience - Arrived to be greeted with helpful staff. I attended the turtle rehab talk which was very informative using both clips and slides. Great to see how people help the turtles. The aquarium itself is set out well with lots of informative displays. Had a great time. Bonus for those who collect patches there were plenty to chose from.

Turtle rehabilitation at the Cairns Aquarium - The aquarium is amazing, be prepared to stay there for longer than you expect. A lot of interesting exhibits and commentaries. The turtle rehab helped me understand how humans contribute to their demise, particularly from plastic pollution and fishing gear entanglement.

Good - Very informative, educational and well presented. Guides were well versed and eager to please with answers to most questions. Enjoy Tess's presentation.

Ā must see in Cairns - Loved everything about the Place. Exhibits were incredible. The staff are so committed to what they do which this flows into their presentations. This is one attraction not to be missed.

Aquarium Visit - Paid a bit extra for the Turtle Hospital Tour & so glad we did. Wonderful to learn all about these beautiful creatures and to see them up close. Really informative talks throughout the day. Brett especially entertaining and clearly passionate about all things in the sea, particularly his beloved sharks. The tanks are super clean and the creatures are healthy with a great diversity of species to see. The huge tanks are incredibly impressive. We sat and watched the fish for ages. Brilliant day out (& away from the burning sun)!

Absolutely fantastic & Informative about Marine Life - The perfect place for kids, family and friends….recommended to explore this place prior to go for Scuba diving or Snorkeling, if you’re not familiar with Oceans, Reef and marine life….there is lot to learn and get info about….last section of the tour is fabulously fascinating….

Great day! Sea turtle highlight - Great way to spend a a few hours! We done the sea turtle hospital also which was the highlight of the day!

A must do when in Cairns - We visited the aquarium with our two children, aged 6 and 9, and really enjoyed the experience. I loved the way the exhibits are arranged to follow a drop of water from the land all the way to the sea, with a strong focus on the local environment and native species. There were plenty of informative talks throughout the day, which added a lot of value. We also took the Turtle Hospital Tour, which gave us a deeper insight into the care of sick and injured turtles—and the chance to see some up close. It’s definitely a worthwhile stop if you’re in Cairns.

Good but quiet expensive - We visited the aquarium with my 4 year old granddaughter who loves turtles, there were no queues and it was easy for us to see the fish and exhibits. We enjoyed the talks and found the staff to be friendly and knowledgeable We did the turtle hospital which was informative The only down side was it was a bit pricey compared to the many other aquariums we have visited, I do hope locals get a discount, and the shop for merchandise was very expensive