Cairns Aquarium
Working sea turtle hospital and multi-level aquarium showcasing tropical North Queensland's reef, river and rainforest ecosystems.
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This guide to Cairns Aquarium in Cairns, Queensland goes behind the public tanks to the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, a volunteer run charity hospital working inside the building. It follows what actually brings a sea turtle through its doors, from boat strikes and cold stunning to tangled fishing line and swallowed plastic, and the unglamorous routine of treating one. You will hear how the whole operation is funded, and where to look for the patients recovering just behind the glass.
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