Cairns Aquarium General Admission and Turtle Hospital Tour
Overview
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Meet our rescued turtles, and learn all about the threats and dangers Australia’s six species of sea turtles face in a guided Turtle Hospital Tour.
The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, located at Cairns Aquarium, is a Not-for-Profit, volunteer run, charitable entity, caring for rescued sea turtles.
Guests are taken on an exclusive tour of the onsite Turtle Hospital to meet the sea turtles in our care. This educational experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Single day admission entry is also included in this experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
General Admission Entrty
Turtle Hospital Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Cairns Aquarium
The Cairns Aquarium showcases over 16,000 Great Barrtier Reef and Tropical Rainforest fish and aquatic creatures within 71 living habitats and 10 Tropical North Queensland ecosytems for visitors to explore and enjoy. Take a 30 minute guided tour behind the scenes to visit the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.
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Cairns Aquarium General Admission and Turtle Hospital Tour
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day! Sea turtle highlight
Andrew M,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to spend a a few hours! We done the sea turtle hospital also which was the highlight of the day!
Definitely worth visiting
Diane C,
Jan 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The exhibits are well presented and there is a good flow through the various areas. We didn’t expect to spend 2.5 hr there but we did. Thoroughly enjoyed it, MUCH better than we had anticipated.
Fun and educational
Natalie L,
Sep 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Fun trip to this aquarium. It was great to learn about the ecosystems and animals of this area. The turtle rehab center was cool because you could see these beautiful creatures up close. Would definitely recommend.
an excellent time
Michel A,
Aug 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00what a lovely time so many thing to see and still learning even at age .just wish we did have more time
Great
Julie S,
Jul 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00Just to find out more about what they do for the animals and that they are helping and that the only money they get is from this
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