
Starting out with a local species, one of the first displays to be seen contains Adirondack brook, brown, and tiger trout. The aquarium has about 2,500 fish and animals, spanning 250 species, all displayed in 37 different exhibits.Īs guests make their way through the aquarium, the self-guided tour begins with the fresh water fish. Left to right: Angelo Santabarbara, Cenk Hayirlioglu, and David Gross, photo credit: Alan Nudi Those who spoke at the ceremony included Alan Fantizi, PR and Marketing Manager of Via Aquarium David Gross, Director of Via Aquarium Cenk Hayirlioglu, who oversees US operations for ViaPort and local community leaders like Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. On Saturday, November 12th, a ribbon cutting ceremony and VIP tour for invited guests was held at 11am the aquarium opened to the public at 1pm.Īs the invited guests arrived there was live music, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres – the presentation even opened with some jokes from local comedian Tony Rogers.

Here’s what you can expect from the very first aquarium in the Capital Region! Photo credit: Alan Nudi If it’s adventure you’re looking for then what better way to explore the World Heritage Area than with Shark Bay 4WD Tours.After many months of waiting, Via Aquarium is now open! There has been buzz about bringing an aquarium to the Albany area for years, and ViaPort, the parent company of Via Aquarium, has stepped up to the plate. This is achieved through imparting accurate scientific information and conveying messages of sustainability and conservation in a fun, passionate and educational manner. Our mission is to protect and conserve the marine environment and inspire our visitors to appreciate the oceans. Whether taking in the wonders of the ocean with a guided tour of the aquarium or enjoying spectacular views from Oceans Restaurant, you are sure to find that Ocean Park will deliver an experience unlike any other.
/00/90/63/00906316.jpg)
Ocean Park is an award-winning, eco-friendly aquarium located on the pristine shores of the Shark Bay Marine Park in Western Australia. Please see our Policy Policy for our new cancellation T&Cs to help those affected by the pandemic. Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the WA government. High season: 1 April to 31 October & School Holidaysįrom 6 June 2020 ocean park aquarium, oceans restaurant, shark bay dive and shark bay 4WD will be open as normal. Ocean Park Aquarium, Shark Bay, Western Australia Ī day on the ocean viewing the spectacular Humpback Whale.

Join us for a morning cruise to Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm to learn about a working pearl farm and all it entails.

Aquarium Shark Dive Experience Aquarium Shark Dive Experienceĭive with sharks in the Ocean Park Aquarium.Step back in time and snorkel with the earliest forms of multi-celled life on the planet. Snorkel with Stromatolites Snorkel with Stromatolites.With a specialist tour guide, unveil the secrets of this huge piece of Australian history. Dirk Hartog Island 4WD Tours Dirk Hartog Island 4WD Tours.Steep Point 4WD Tour Steep Point 4WD TourĪn exciting 4WD tour of Australia’s mainland and the rugged wilderness of Edel Land.Francois Peron National Park is a mecca for nature lovers around the world.
