Opened on 24th November, Sydney Aquarium has introduced a brand new exhibit "Day and Night on the Reef". Children will experience state of the art technology that delivers an interactive experience in the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world!
Excursions to the Aquarium includes New Guided and self-guided tours that cover key curriculum learning including habitats and lifecycles etc.
For Early Learning Services, embarking on an Underwater Safari, children will explore objects of the sea, learning about their names, shapes, sizes and colours.
Educators of OOSH Services planning an excursion for vacation care, children can experience interactive lessons on habitats, conservation, adaptions and more.
When booking an excursion at the Sydney Aquarium, enjoy a complimentary visit to plan your excursion and to complete a risk assessment.
Educators are also offered complimentary entry on the following educator: child ratio -
- Pre-schoolers 1:3
- Vacation Care 1:8
Prices start at:
- $12.00 per child when visiting with a group for a self-guided tour.
- $16.80 for vacation care/holiday rates.
Prices are subject to change and excursion add-ons can also be included such as interactive guided tours, souvenir set, lunch and more!
For more information: Excursion Rates
Reference: Sydney Aquarium, Merlin Entertainment
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