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NOTE- If you are looking for a different Entry Pass, Snorkel or Encounter
please go to that product as they have special times and availabilities
Admission to the aquarium, entry into the lagoon shallows, shark food,
interaction with the animals (petting/feeding), interesting and informative
animal talks and staff on hand for personalised attention. Wear & Keep
Souvenir Socks, Wetsuit Hire, 20 minutes in the Experience & Gloves included
When you arrive for your session you will need to get changed into the wetsuit
& socks provided. You will then head to our beautiful new Tropical Lagoon for
a 20 minute private guided tour with an experienced fish keeper where you will
be able to interact with the incredible animals! ! You will get the
opportunity to pet these amazing, endangered Sharks while the keeper feeds
them
After your encounter you are free to spend time hanging around in the shallow
water interacting with all the animals. We will provide the shark food and a
feeding stick so they will come up to you seeking your food and attention. At
all times you'll be guided by our friendly, knowledgable staff who have lots
of information to share with you.
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is an incredible interactive aquarium like no
other. Visitors can enjoy our sandy beaches surrounded by many curious,
friendly sharks & rays whilst staying (mostly) dry - only getting feet/legs
wet. Physically stepping into the shallows of the lagoons with them or opting
for the very Aussie wetsuit brings a whole new level of excitement and fear,
the animals display their endearing personalities & steal the hearts of
visitors they meet. Visitors quickly develop a passion and stewardship, making
for a life-long love and understanding of these misunderstood species and the
ocean ecosystem.
What to bring: Hats, REEF-FRIENDLY sunscreen, cameras (underwater
cameras are great!), clothes (t-shirts & shorts or skirts that can stay dry in
the shallows, Only bring swimwear or spare underwear for those choosing the
wetsuit option and for all encounters and snorkels. Your own prescription mask
set- note though we do allow it you will need to allow extra time before your
experience for us to clean/soak your snorkel in solution to ensure it is free
from any nasties.
What NOT to bring : Swimwear or rashie/clothes to swim in without a
wetsuit (staying dry clothing or wetsuit must be worn in lagoons, not swimwear
alone), non-reef friendly sunscreen, your own wetsuits or water shoes- because
they could introduce toxins to our lagoons and we limit the items going in,
especially neoprene which can harbour marine life from the ocean and cannot be
cleaned in a hurry.
See your trade kit for agent specific T&Cs or the Irukandji website:
https://sharkencounters.com.au/terms-conditions/ for general T&C of entry
Our aquarium is very popular and in busy times can book our for an entire day,
forward booking are definitely needed on weekends and school holidays so you
don't miss out. Sessions run all day from 9am-5pm. Last arrival by 3.40pm for
the full experience. All Encounters and Snorkels have set times so please
arrive on or before your booked time, Entry Passes are more flexible and it
shouldn't matter to much if you are running late or want to come early
FOR GROUPS LARGER THAN 40 PEOPLE PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM.
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters