Cairns Aquarium Entry Ticket and Turtle Rehabilitation Tour

• Cairns Aquarium entry ticket
• Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Center tour

• Food and drinks

Please make your own way to Cairns Aquarium (5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870)

Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, last admission: 2:30 PM

Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, last admission: 2:30 PM

100% of proceeds from the turtle rehabilitation center tour go towards the care of the turtles in treatment

• A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

Your ticket includes both general admission to Cairns Aquarium and an approximately 30-minute guided visit to the onsite turtle rehabilitation centre. Guided sessions currently run at 11.15am and 12.15pm daily. You can explore the aquarium at your own pace before or after your scheduled session during opening hours.

Allow around 2 to 3 hours for a relaxed visit. Most guests spend approximately 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the aquarium, with another 30 minutes for the guided turtle experience. You may want a little longer if you plan to attend the daily wildlife presentations, take photos or spend extra time at your favourite exhibits.

You will meet sea turtles currently receiving care and learn about their individual rescue and recovery stories. As this is a working rehabilitation centre, the number and species of turtles can change as patients recover and return to the ocean. This means every visit offers a genuine look at the centre’s current conservation work.

Yes. The experience is suitable for all ages and combines colourful aquarium exhibits with an engaging educational presentation about rescued sea turtles. Children must remain with an adult throughout the visit. Families should also keep noise low inside the rehabilitation area so the recovering turtles can rest without disturbance.

Yes. The aquarium has lifts, escalators and accessible toilets, and the main visitor route is suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Free wheelchair hire is available. Guests who cannot access the rehabilitation viewing deck can still see the turtles through a viewing window. Companion Card arrangements do not apply to the guided rehabilitation experience.

Yes. Photography is welcome unless a sign or guide advises otherwise. Please switch off the flash, keep noise to a minimum and avoid touching the turtles, their tanks or anything inside the enclosures. These simple measures help protect the animals while they recover.

Yes. Cairns Aquarium is an indoor attraction and a great choice during rainy, humid or windy weather. You can explore Tropical North Queensland’s rivers, rainforest, mangroves and reef environments in comfort while still enjoying a memorable wildlife experience.