Hands-On Shark & Ray Feeding Encounter in Port Stephens

Explore an interactive aquarium where guided encounters introduce you to marine life beyond the viewing glass. Go beyond general admission with snorkeling or a privately guided encounter in the Tropical Lagoon.

• Walk through the lagoon shallows to see sharks and rays up close
• Feed and pet the animals with food provided for your encounter
• Learn about the animals through informative keeper talks

What's Included

• Aquarium admission and tour
• English-speaking guide with admission, Zebra Shark Snorkel and Reef Shark Encounter options
• Snorkeling equipment, wetsuit hire and souvenir socks with the Zebra Shark Snorkel
• Wetsuit hire and souvenir socks with the Reef Shark Encounter
• Towel and use of showers with the Reef Shark Snorkel

Important details

• Reef Shark Snorkel and Reef Shark Encounter: ages 12+ only. Child tickets cover ages 12–16.
• Zebra Shark Snorkel: ages 6+ only. Child tickets cover ages 6–11. Requires swimming or floating calmly with minimal kicking. First-time snorkelers are welcome, and pool noodles are available for less confident swimmers.
• For the Zebra Shark Snorkel, children ages 6–11 require a supervising adult in the lagoon. The adult needs a Zebra Shark Snorkel ticket or a Wetsuit Wading Experience. The wading experience is available on the day at an additional charge not included in the listed price.
• General admission child tickets cover ages 3–16.
• Pets are not allowed in the facility.
• Do not smoke inside the venue. For the Reef Shark Snorkel, drinking is also prohibited; smoking or drinking will result in removal from the venue.
• For the Reef Shark Snorkel, do not bring bottles, firecrackers, lasers or other dangerous or disruptive items into the venue.
• For general admission, the Zebra Shark Snorkel and the Reef Shark Encounter, arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled activity time.