Koalas and kangaroos, a trip to Australia wouldn’t be complete without these. Australia is well-known for the incredible wildlife experience it can offer travellers. Its marine life is just as exciting. One Sydney attraction that’s sure to entertain people of all ages is the Sydney Aquarium. The massive Sydney Aquarium is located on the eastern side of Darling Harbour. It showcases the most outstanding collection of Australian aquatic life.

Here at Aquarium Sydney, you’ll find valuable information about the Sydney Aquarium and the sea creatures forming Australia’s diverse aquatic life. We also provide you with a listing of tour operators that can book you on a tour of Sydney and the other great sites it has.
People who travel to Australia consider a visit to the Sydney Aquarium as one of their most favourite things to do in Sydney.
The Sydney Aquarium opened in 1988, during Australia’s bicentenary celebrations. It’s one of the largest aquariums worldwide. One of Sydney’s leading tourist attractions, over 55% of its guests each year come from overseas.
The main exhibits are a series of underwater, transparent, acrylic glass tunnels where one can view sharks swimming above the people. The aquarium holds over 11,500 sea creatures representing 700 species. This remarkable complex also has a recreation of Great Barrier Reef coral surroundings.
Located on the eastern part of the picturesque Darling Harbour, the Sydney Aquarium features the richness and diversity of the waterways of Australia as well as its nearby marine ecosystems. Whether you’re in it for learning, entertainment or just plain curiosity, walking through the aquarium’s tunnel surrounded by swimming sharks can be the most exciting scare of your life! Where else can you enjoy seeing a platypus swim in a contained environment?
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