Sydney Aquarium - this is definitely one of the best aquariums in the world and one of those places that will certainly need to visit while in Sydney. It is located on the eastern side of Darling Harbour near Pyrmont Bridge.

Today, the aquarium you can see over 650 species of marine life, representing the Australian fauna - more than 6000 fish and sea creatures! The main "attraction" for visitors are the two giant tunnels - one with the sharks, and the other with the seals - through which the special paths for people. They say that when over your head swims a huge tiger shark, it leaves an unforgettable experience of a lifetime!

Another highlight of the aquarium - an exposition dedicated to the Great Barrier Reef and its inhabitants. If you visit this wonder of nature stretching for 2000 km along the east coast of Australia does not, then you can look at Sydney Aquarium, to get an idea about the life of a unique ecosystem. Exposition of the total area of ​​about 370 sq.m. It was discovered in 1998.

A favorite is the Australian fur seals, that can be monitored through the transparent walls of the underwater tunnel or open-top observation deck. Close to seals live small penguins - the inhabitants of the exhibition "Southern Ocean".

One of the most unusual inhabitants of the aquarium are dugongs, which used to live in the park «Sea World» on the Gold Coast of Australia, and in 2008 moved to Sydney. Together with them in the pool with the romantic name "Laguna Mermaid" swim porpoises. They also can be observed from surface areas, and from underground tunnels.