Description of the attraction
The Sydney Aquarium is by far one of the finest aquariums in the world and one of the must-see places in Sydney. It is located on the east side of Darling Harbor near the Pyrmont Bridge.
Today in the aquarium you can see more than 650 species of marine life representing the Australian fauna - more than 6 thousand fish and marine animals! The main "bait" for visitors are two giant tunnels - one with sharks, the other with seals - through which special paths for people pass. They say that when a huge tiger shark swims over your head, it leaves an unforgettable experience for a lifetime!
Another highlight of the aquarium is the exposition dedicated to the Great Barrier Reef and its inhabitants. If you can't visit this natural wonder, which stretches for 2 thousand km along the eastern coast of Australia, you can look into the Sydney Aquarium to get an idea of the life of the unique ecosystem. The exposition with a total area of approximately 370 sq.m. was opened in 1998.
The public's favorites are Australian fur seals, which can be watched through the transparent walls of the underwater tunnel or from above from an open observation deck. Little penguins - inhabitants of the "Southern Ocean" exposition live next to the seals.
Some of the more unusual inhabitants of the aquarium are the dugongs that used to live in Sea World on Australia's Gold Coast and were moved to Sydney in 2008. Porpoises swim with them in the pool with the romantic name "Mermaid Lagoon". They can also be observed both from above-water platforms and from underground tunnels.
