List of aquaria in Australia facts for kids

This is a list of public aquariums in Australia. For zoos in Australia, see List of zoos in Australia.

Aquariums are facilities where animals are confined within tanks and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. Such facilities include public aquariums, oceanariums, marine mammal parks, and dolphinariums.

Australian Capital Territory

• National Zoo & Aquarium – Canberra

New South Wales

• Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters – Port Stephens
• Merimbula Aquarium – Merimbula
• Sea Life Sydney Aquarium – Sydney

Queensland

• Aquasearch Aquarium – Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
• Cairns Aquarium
• Reef World – Hervey Bay
• Reef HQ – Townsville (temporarily closed, expected reopening in 2026)
• SeaLife Sunshine Coast – Mooloolaba
• Sea World – Gold Coast
• Undersea World – Cairns

Tasmania

• Bicheno Sealife Centre – Bicheno
• Seahorse World – Beauty Point

Victoria

• Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium – Melbourne

Western Australia

• Aquarium of Western Australia – Perth
• Ocean Park Aquarium – Denham, Shark Bay

See also

List of aquaria