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Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters

Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters are leaders in marine education, conservation and fun. This unique experience is unmatched by any other location in the country. Visitors interact with marine life during a self guided tour of the aquarium, joining them in their natural-style lagoons, petting and feeding them all under the ever-watchful eyes of the experienced guides. There are even opportunities to get up close with a special encounter with sharks and rays or to snorkel in the deep and swim amongst them. Irukandji is a massive family; fish and staff alike, as they set out to reveal the true character of some of the worlds most beautiful, intelligent, elusive creatures. With a mission to inspire change, Irukandji educate svisitors about Australia's delicate ocean ecosystems and ocean pollution, in attempt to change the world: one shark at a time.
Zebra shark sitting in peoples laps for a cuddle.
Girl feeding & petting stingrays with her family.
Snorkel with sharks and rays
Zebra shark facing the camera with family in wetsuits behind.
Two kids, smiling, while feeding Epaulette Shark, doing shallows encounter (barefoot wading).
Coastal Currents Snorkel (12yrs+) featuring Smooth Ray
Location and Directions2 Jessie Road Anna Bay New South Wales 2316 Australia
Indicative Prices
$41 to $231
AUD41.00 Includes entry, educational presentations, fish food, petting, feeding the animals in the shallow water of the lagoon while barefoot & ankle deep. AUD231.00 Gold Pass: Includes entry, the Shallows Encounter, fish food, Discovery Pass, the Coastal Currents Snorkel, Zebra Shark Encounter & Reef Shark Encounter. Other experiences also available
Child
$25 to $90
AUD25.00 Includes entry, educational presentations, fish food, petting feeding the animals in the shallow water of the lagoon while barefoot and ankle deep. AUD90.00 Child entry, Shallows Encounter, educational presentations, fish food, Discovery pass and Zebra Shark Snorkel (6yrs+). Other experiences also available.
Product Types
  • Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Interactive Centre
  • Lockers
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Showers
Activities
  • Swimming
  • Walks
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.