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The Aquarium of Western Australia

AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia, Southside Drive, Hillarys WA, Australia
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Duration

2 Hours

Cancellation

No Cancellation

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover more of WA’s spectacular marine life as you go on an underwater journey along our coast, from the icy-cold waters of the Southern Ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the Far North. AQWA is a privately run company dedicated to generating wonder and respect for the marine life of Western Australia.

AQWA is located in one of Perth’s most picturesque locations, right on the Hillarys Boat Harbour

HIGHLIGHTS

  • SEA for yourself at AQWA! Encounter the incredible and iconic marine life of Western Australia on a spectacular underwater journey. Open daily from 9am-4pm.

Included/Excluded

  • Giant sharks, stingrays and turtles in Australia's largest walk-through aquarium
  • The colourful, whizzing world of our living Coral Reef
  • Rare and elusive creatures, like leafy seadragons
  • The ocean's most dangerous and deadly culprits in the DANGERzone!
  • Hands-on learning at the Touch Pool
  • Extra fun for kids, like ARTquarium, Marina Bay outdoor play zone and bonus school holiday activities

Languages

English

Activity's Location

AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia, Southside Drive, Hillarys WA, Australia

FAQs

Is AQWA owned or operated by the government?
No. AQWA is owned and operated by Coral World International. It is a privately owned aquarium and does not receive any subsidy or government funding
Why doesn’t AQWA have any Dolphins or Seals?
Since the relocation of the seals from AQWA to Adelaide Zoo in 2009, AQWA has made the decision not to keep marine mammals within the aquarium. Instead, we prefer out visitors to have the opportunity to see marine mammals in the wild, and we have entered into joint ventures with Mills Charters and Rottnest Fast Ferries to conduct whale watching tours. The laws also state that it is illegal in Australia to capture marine mammals and keep them in an aquarium
What should I do if I find an injured marine animal?
AQWA has a marine rehabilitation facility which can be used to rehabilitate certain sea creatures, however, you should first call Wildcare at the Department of Parks and Wildlife on (08) 9474 9055 and they will advise the best course of action. Please do not remove marine life from their natural environment without direct instruction from the Department of Parks and Wildlife.
Where do the marine animals at AQWA come from?
As a professionally operating aquarium, AQWA is required to hold licenses and exemptions from the Department of Parks and Wildlife as well as the Department of Fisheries so that we can source them from the ocean or commercial breeders. AQWA also conducts its own breeding programs for selected species.
Where does all the water come from?
AQWA has developed a sophisticated filtration and pumping system that extracts seawater from the ocean. We then filter it and circulate it throughout the facility before filtering it again before we return it to the ocean.

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