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AQWA The Aquarium of Western Australia Come and SEA for yourself! PLUS so much more! AQWA and its online platforms are a family friendly environment, please be respectful in your postings.

Australia's largest single aquarium located just north of Perth city, WA 📍

Generating wonder & respect for WA’s marine life 🐋

Open 9am-4pm every day (except 25 Dec) ⏰

Sea for yourself, at AQWA! AQWA the Aquarium of Western Australia is the only place in the world where you can encounter hundreds of iconic and incredible species from WA's rich and expansive coastline. On your visit you will discover:
-Australia’s largest single aquarium and underwater tunnel, featuring giant sharks, stingrays, guitarfishes, loggerhead sea turtle and WA's most prized and previous fish.
-One of the largest LIVING coral reefs in the world
-Turtle Rescue Centre, the hub of our Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release program.
-Both temperate and tropical displays representing life from the icy great southern, to the pristine Perth Metro and the ancient-red far north.
-Rare sea creatures, like leafy seadragons, pineapplefish
-Poisonous marine life, like blue ringed octopus and stonefish
-Interactive touch pool
-On site Giftshop, Cafe, Ocean Play zone, Picnic & Playground
-Optional extras like Dive and Snorkel adventures, Behind the Scenes tours and Glass Bottom Boat rides. PLEASE NOTE: Community Standards and Content/Data Sharing:
AQWA’s primary goal is to inspire respect and wonder for the marine life of Western Australia and the greater ocean biome. AQWA reserves the right to block individuals and/or remove content at any time without notice. The views and ideas expressed by individuals on AQWA’s Facebook posts, events and sponsored content are their own and are not endorsed or refuted by AQWA. Any content posted on AQWA’s page/posts/content or your own content in which you tag AQWA () may be used or shared by AQWA in any/all media. AQWA reserves the right to contact you via direct message.

Happy International Sea Slug Day 🐌✨Did you know...🐌  Some sea slugs (like the nudibranchs pictured) are highly patterned...
29/10/2026

Happy International Sea Slug Day 🐌✨

Did you know...

🐌 Some sea slugs (like the nudibranchs pictured) are highly patterned and brightly coloured to deter attacks!

🐌 Since they lack a shell for protection like their sea snail cousins, this 'defensive colour' advertises to predators that they are poisonous.

🐌 Nudribranchs don't make their own poison though, they cleverly store the stinging cells and chemicals from their prey for later!

23/10/2026

Looking after our rescue turtles 🐢

Loggerhead sea turtle Arthur, who came to AQWA a few months ago, is progressing very well under the dilegent care of our team! He is growing and now weighs 402g and measures to 15.2cm 👏

If you watch until the end (after a good turtle clean) you’ll see that our newest rescue turtle, Bo, has now been moved from the special monitoring tank to the rehab pool with Arthur!

This is great news for Arthur and Bo 💚

Come and see Arthur and Bo at the Turtle Rescue Centre next time you visit AQWA!

Creature Feature | Peacock Mantis Shrimp 🦐Did you know…🦐 They are known for their ability to create exploding shock-bubb...
22/10/2026

Creature Feature | Peacock Mantis Shrimp 🦐

Did you know…

🦐 They are known for their ability to create exploding shock-bubbles and break bones (and glass) with their claws!

🦐 They can fling their fist-like claws as fast as a .22 calibre bullet.

🦐 Their attacks happen 50 times faster than a blink of an eye!

🦐 They see the world in a kaleidoscope of colour.

🦐 They can see ultraviolet, infrared and polarised light, alongside the visible light detected by human eyes!

See if you can spot these feisty little creatures at AQWA 👀

Congratulations, Kurt! | 2027 WA Young Australian of the Year Nominee 🎉🤿Congratulations to Kurt Krispyn from the team at...
20/10/2026

Congratulations, Kurt! | 2027 WA Young Australian of the Year Nominee 🎉🤿

Congratulations to Kurt Krispyn from the team at AQWA on being nominated for the 2027 WA Young Australian of the Year! 💙

Kurt is passionate about inspiring the next generation to discover and protect WA’s incredible marine life 🌊🐢

We are excited to have Kurt as the host of our upcoming underwater podcast events on Thursday 19 November as he dives into our 3 million litre Shipwreck Coast exhibit.

Find out more 📲 Links in bio.

WA recipients will be announced on Friday 30 October. Good luck, Kurt! ✨

Thanks to Jas for these photos of her trip to AQWA! Tag us AQWA The Aquarium of Western Australia in your posts for a ch...
16/10/2026

Thanks to Jas for these photos of her trip to AQWA!

Tag us AQWA The Aquarium of Western Australia in your posts for a chance to be featured 📸

12/10/2026

Jellyfish Nursery Tours | 1-8 November🪼
Celebrate World Jellyfish Day next month with a tour of AQWA’s jellyfish nursery!

For a limited time only, you can go behind the scenes to discover more about these 'brainless' creatures (that are older than dinosaurs!)👀

Tickets are $10 on top of entry, and 50% of tour sales go to the AQWA Foundation - our not-for-profit dedicated to protecting WA marine life 💙

Book online now 📲 aqwa.com.au/products/jellyfish-nursery-tour-entry/

Live Underwater Podcast Interview | After Hours Event 🎤🤿Join us from 5:30pm Thursday 19 November for a live underwater i...
11/10/2026

Live Underwater Podcast Interview | After Hours Event 🎤🤿

Join us from 5:30pm Thursday 19 November for a live underwater interview hosted by Kurt Krispyn with special guest, Dr Emily Lester!

From inside 3 million litres of sea water, Kurt and Emily will share learnings, insights and marine life commentary, as guests watch and listen from AQWA's underwater tunnel, drink in hand 🥂

Then, ocean enthusiasts and devoted divers can hear more from the scientists and tech experts at the post-dive chat and Q&A session 🎤

Find out more and book now before tickets sell out 📲 www.aqwa.com.au/products/aqwa-after-hours-live-underwater-podcast

❗️Please note, this podcast will not be streamed live, however a recording will be shared to Paramount Importance Podcast after the event.

10/10/2026

Happy World Cuttlefish Day 🦑✨

Did you know, cuttlefish don’t just use their chameleon abilities for camouflage!

They also use it to put on amazing light shows that mesmerise prey, attract mates and deter predators 👀

Visiting AQWA? You'll meet the world's largest living species of cuttlefish; the giant Australian cuttlefish (sepia apama)!

Australia's First Live Underwater Podcast From Inside An Aquarium 🎙️🤿Hosted by , we're streaming live at 10am Thursday 1...
09/10/2026

Australia's First Live Underwater Podcast From Inside An Aquarium 🎙️🤿

Hosted by , we're streaming live at 10am Thursday 19 November from inside the 3 million litre Shipwreck Coast exhibit, to serve up some science with a splash!

Marine scientist, educator and science communicator, Kurt, will join AQWA's very own Marine Biologist and Education Manager, Sasha Thompson, to share upclose insights and fun facts about the marine life swimming around them - and you can be a part of it!

Visitors at AQWA can watch on from the underwater tunnel, while classrooms and home streamers can tune-in LIVE via AQWA's YouTube channel 📺

Classrooms can even send in their curly marine life questions for Kurt and Sasha to answer from underwater 👀

Jump to the event page now to learn more and get involved 📲 www.aqwa.com.au/products/live-underwater-podcast-kurt-krispyn/

❗️Please note tunnel capacity is limited and viewing is not guaranteed.

Treat yourself to Perth’s most unique date night this November, at AQWA’s Dine Beneath the Sea🥂Did you know, you get exc...
09/10/2026

Treat yourself to Perth’s most unique date night this November, at AQWA’s Dine Beneath the Sea🥂

Did you know, you get exclusive, after-hours access to the aquarium before your deluxe three course dining experience!

Book now for:
💘 Saturday 21 November
💘 Friday 27 November
💘 Saturday 28 November

Get in quick, limited spots available!

💌 www.aqwa.com.au/products/dine-beneath-the-sea

Address

91 Southside Drive
Perth, WA
6025

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+61894477500

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