Cairns aquarium Turtle Hospital tour and entrance ticket
Do this because
- Marvel at the process of rehabilitating these precious animals
- Learn about the dangers that sea turtles face, and how they are rescued, treated, released and tracked
- Benefit from general admission plus an unforgettable tour
What to expect
Don't miss out on the feeling you get when getting on a tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.
Get up close and personal to the sea turtles on a 30-minute guided tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. Learn about the dangers that sea turtles face, and how they are rescued, treated, released and tracked.
Marvel at the process of rehabilitating these precious animals. Plus, with the general admission included, you'll see 16,000 aquatic animals and habitats endemic to Tropical North Queensland. Learn about the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
Important to know
- The tour for the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is normally daily at 11.30am and 12.30pm and lasts about 30 minutes
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the Turtle Hospital tour start time that you decide to attend
- All children must be accompanied by, and supervised by an adult at all times. No Flash Photography and no touching the sea turtles, as this may harm their recovery
- The Cairns aquarium is normally open daily from 10.00am until 3.00pm. Last admission is at 2.00pm
- Lifts, escalators and accessible toilets are available for those in wheelchairs throughout the attraction. If you are unable to walk onto the viewing deck, you can still see the turtles in the tank through a viewing window. Free Wheelchair hire is available. Companion Cards are not accepted for this experience
- Infants (age 0-2): free admission
What’s included
Turtle Hospital tour
Entrance ticket
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Cairns Aquarium
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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