

Overview
Get set for an incredible marine life experience at the Cairns Aquarium, including up-close and personal encounters with the show's main stars.
- Behind the scenes guided tour
- Hand-feed Cownose Sting Rays
- Feel like a superstar throughout this incredible experience
- See turtles, stingrays and sharks, all part of the excitement at Cairns Aquarium.
- Choose the voucher option and add a gift pack, including a personalised message card and video reveal.
Product Details
Imagine being able to hand feed Cownose Sting Rays on a privately escorted Aquarium tour!
This VIP experience shows you through the behind-the-scenes workings of the Cairns Aquarium with views and explanations of the fish food preparation room, innovative plant and equipment that filters the millions of litres of water on site, coral propagation facilities and a stop at the onsite turtle hospital to see how we care for and rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles.
You also enjoy a scatter feed to the outback river monsters and hand feed the gentle Cownose rays.
The marine life encounter includes admission to the Cairns Aquarium to experience the entire journey at leisure.
Availability
Available Dates
November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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Dates and times are a guide and may change until your booking is confirmed. After purchasing, the voucher holder can use their voucher details to book an available date. All times shown are local to the experience.
Need to Know
The experience is not affected by the weather.
Allow 2 hours for the event, commencing at 11:30 am. The minimum booking notice is 72 hours.
Available throughout the year, Monday to Saturday.
Valid for one person aged 3 to 14 years. A minimum of two people are required for the tour to go ahead. A paying adult must attend with you.
Due to safety reasons, children under 12 may not hand-feed the Cownose Rays. A souvenir gift is substituted.
Suitable for children aged 3 to 14.
Reviews
My daughter loved the Marine Encounter, especially seeing the giant sea turtles up close! Very educational and fun!
K O'Neil











