Sealife Aquarium

Friday was suppose to be overcast and rainy so we headed down to Darling Harbour to checkout the Sealife Aquarium. If you do not have an aquarium near you or have not been to one recently we recommend it. Even though it is on the small side the aquarium was full of sea life that can be found around Australia. We saw everything from a Dugong to coral. The aquarium was broken into areas around Australia. We started at the Southwest Shipwreck and worked our way around Australia to the Great Barrier Reef. In the Southwest Shipwreck we saw octopus', little penguins and Port Jackson sharks. From there we went to the Jurassic seas where we saw many different types of fish. Including one who was an albino. He had been rescued from the ocean as he was vulnerable to prey as he did not blend in with the bottom of the ocean.  There are also fish that do not require water part of the time so they can survive periods of drought in Australia. 

The Sydney Harbour area had the most diverse sea life. We learned that Dory, a Blue Tang, is actually quite a dangerous fish in the wild as she has sharp points on her bottom side!

                                 

After leaving the Sydney Harbour we arrived at Dugong Island. There we saw Dugong hanging out above us as walked through a Plexiglas type tunnel. It was fun to watch him eat and swim.  The aquarium has multiple tunnels that go through the aquarium's exhibits so you can see the sea life at their level. We could see the manta ray's, sting ray's, sharks, fish and more. 

                                 

After leaving Dugong Island we ended up at tide pool where we could touch different coral and animals. 

Sealife Aquarium also has a new ride that takes you through a penguin colony. At the end of the boat ride you can spend some time watching them frolic, eat and nest. 

After leaving the aquarium we had a nice lunch on the harbour before heading to Paddy's Market to do some shopping!