Sydney Aquarium is one of Sydney's most popular
school excursion venues. It displays the largest and most comprehensive collection
of aquatic life in Australia, housing over 12,000 animals representing 650
different species.
The Aquarium comprises a main exhibit hall, two interactive touch pools,
two floating oceanariums and one fixed oceanarium. The fixed
one is dedicated the Great Barrier Reef.
The displays allow the students to appreciate the diversity of Australia's
unique aquatic habitats and their fascinating fauna and flora. A wide
range of curriculum-based educational kits which contain background information
and student worksheets are available on this site. Special group rates
apply
for school bookings. Bookings are essential.
School excursions are permitted any time during opening
hours.
It is recommended you allow approximately one and a half
hours at the Aquarium.
Excursions are self-guided.
Bookings are essential and should be made at least two weeks
in advance.
There is no minimum or maximum group size for pre-booked
groups.
Payment is made on the day by cash, school cheque or credit card. Students cannot pay individually.
A comprehensive range of curriculum-based educational kits
is available on our
website.
Teachers are encouraged to visit the aquarium before an
excursion. Free entry is offered at any time to NSW teachers only on
presentation of teacher ID.
A Kids Aqua Meal is available by pre-order only. Please phone 02 8251 7811 for an order form.
$9.50
Pre-school (3 years+) to Year
12
$14.00
Tertiary, Language Schools & Overseas Students
$8.00
Disabled
$15.50
Adults (extra and non-supervising)
Adults (including teachers) supervising student groups are
offered free admission on the following ratios:
1:3 pre-school students (3
years +)
1:6 students (Kindergarten - Year 2)
1:8 Students (Year 3-12, Tertiary, Language Schools & Overseas Students)
