Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters: In-Water Experience in Sydney

Spend a Special Time at an Interactive Aquarium

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is a unique interactive aquarium where you can interact with marine life up close, rather than just observing it.

Walk along the shallow beach or sit on the rocks to feed and pet various species of sharks and rays. You'll soon find yourself surrounded by curious and friendly creatures. Learn a lot through interactions with various marine animals, and learn more about the animals that live here through educational conversations with knowledgeable keepers, and learn about the importance of marine ecosystems.

Reborn in 2020!

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters has been operating since November 2014, and reopened in July 2020 with new facilities. The new center is much larger than the previous center, using over 430,000 liters more water than the previous center, providing a larger space for marine animals to roam around. This also means that new activities have been added for visitors to enjoy, such as deep sea snorkeling and encounters with larger animals.

Every part of the new center was built as naturalistically as possible, focusing on the welfare and lifestyle of the animals. A large lagoon with a sandy beach, reefs with many caves, crevices and holes, and strong currents not only make visitors feel more comfortable, but also allow them to enjoy a much richer experience and exploration.

Please Prepare Together

Since you can enter shallow water for the experience here, you will need to prepare shorts or a skirt or pants that can be rolled up, and dry clothes to change into. It's also a good idea to bring a hat and sunscreen (reef-safe sunscreen) to protect yourself from the sun, and even an underwater camera. However, please do not use flash as most of the marine animals here are nocturnal species!

In addition, to prevent chemicals from entering the water, you should not apply creams, lotions, or insect repellents. Please note that you can use the shower to wash off any chemicals on your body before entering the water!