Entry to Irukandji is unique, unlike the traditional aquarium viewing through glass, our guests have the ability to meet the wildlife, pet them, feed them & even share the water with them. Our Entry Pass allows guests to access the shallow water of the lagoons in bare feet, interacting with the animals in the shallow water up to their ankles. Guests are introduced to the wonderful underwater realm, learning all about the animals and their ecosystems.
Incredible Aussie shark & ray memories.
When you arrive at Irukandji you will be greeted by staff members who will guide you through the whole process, from learning how to interact safely with the animals to providing you with all the equipment needed to enter the water and meet the animals.
Entry involves keeping clothing dry and only getting your bare feet and ankles wet. Optional extras include Wear and Keep Souvenir Socks for guests who may not enjoy curious and friendly critters around their feet, or the Discovery Encounter, which includes an Irukandji wetsuit to wade deeper and sit in the water of the natural-style lagoons.
At the lagoons, you will be given a feeding stick and food for the sharks and rays, and then guided around to the different pools by a knowledgeable fish keeper. Each of the pools is home to different species of fish with specific food and information provided at each one.
You will get to reach in and interact with the animals as they swim around in their aquatic homes. Irukandji features 2 large, deep, natural-style lagoons housing a variety of different animals. In the Fingill lagoon, you’ll meet a whole bunch of friendly and curious rays who will glide over your feet and eagerly snatch the food from your sticks. Reach down to pet them and feel the different textures of their skin.
At the Tropical lagoon, meet a few more rays plus a variety of shark species including zebra sharks and brown-banded bamboo sharks. You can interact with them while listening to the keepers as they give educational talks about sharks, rays, and marine conservation. During our Big Shark Talk, our friendly fish keepers will invite our large Tawny Nurse Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks up to the surface while they share incredible facts and information about them. Afterwards, you can rinse off under a warm shower before heading in for a cruise around the gift shop for a large range of sustainable gifts, cute fluffy toys, snacks and cold drinks.