Dance of the Rays (in the Oceanarium)

This school holidays, a unique group of aquatic dancers will perform a natural phenomenon unlike anything seen before in Melbourne.
 
Over 30 new rays dance across their underwater stage in a choreographed formation rivalling the most disciplined performers, creating a mesmerising new addition to Melbourne Aquarium’s 2.2 million litre Oceanarium.

The new white-spotted eagle, cownose and southern eagle rays use their strong schooling instinct to move in mass formation, creating one of the most graceful and serene spectacles found in oceans worldwide.

With special presentations and kids art and craft activities throughout the school holidays, don’t miss your opportunity to see Dance of the Rays and learn all there is to know about these amazing animals. Dance of the Rays can be seen with a standard General Admission ticket which you can purchase here.

Penguin Passport

Penguin Passport is your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Melbourne Aquarium's colony of sub-Antartic penguins.

You will be suited up in your Antarctic snow gear, and have the opportuity to sit amongst the King and Gentoo penguins. You will also get to see the food being prepared on this 45 minute tour.

Tour Times
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm & 2:00pm

Shark Walker

Get up close to giant stingrays, sharks and hundreds of amazing fish, without getting your hair wet! This experience offers visitors the chance to walk underwater, stepping into the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium, while breathing naturally with a custom-made Shark Walker helmet. The 45 minute tour doesn't require any previous dive experience or training, only bathers, towel and a lot of courage.

Tour Times
Thursday to Monday - 7 dives per day

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