Cairns Aquarium is Queensland's newest and largest aquarium, housing over 15,000 animals from local ecosystems - from the mountains to the reef. The aquarium presents 10 unique ecosystems featuring creatures from the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest, rivers, and wetlands. See sharks, turtles, tropical fish, jellyfish, and freshwater species. Touch tanks allow interaction with sea life. An excellent alternative for those who don't want to snorkel, have limited time, or on rainy days. Behind-the-scenes tours and twilight experiences available.