DESCRIPTION
Reef Shark Encounter & Feed $80 packaged with Entry Pass (ages 12+)
NOTE- If you are looking for a different Entry Pass, Snorkel or Encounter please go to that product as they have special times and availabilities
IInclusions for this Encounter Package
Admission to the aquarium, entry into the lagoon shallows, shark food, interaction with the animals (petting/feeding), interesting and informative animal talks and staff on hand for personalised attention. Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks, Wetsuit Hire & Equipment, access into Tropical Lagoon with a private guide.
Specifics
- Children under 12 cannot participate in this Encounter
- Encounter will take 20/25 mins
- Shallows time is up to you- 2 hour average
About Irukandji
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is an incredible interactive aquarium like no other. Visitors can enjoy our sandy beaches surrounded by many curious, friendly sharks & rays whilst staying (mostly) dry – only getting feet/legs wet. Physically stepping into the shallows of the lagoons with them or opting for the very Aussie wetsuit brings a whole new level of excitement and fear, the animals display their endearing personalities & steal the hearts of visitors they meet. Visitors quickly develop a passion and stewardship, making for a life-long love and understanding of these misunderstood species and the ocean ecosystem.
Irukandji Activities & Levels of Entry
- Stay completely dry and view them all from the edges of the lagoon (Included in Entry Pass)
- Touch, pet, feed & meet the animals (Included in Entry Pass)
- Paddling in the shallows of the lagoon in bare feet in your own clothes (your clothes must not get wet so shorts or skirts recommended) surrounded by the friendly animals (Included in Entry Pass)
- Access to hourly educational talks by our knowledgeable fish keepers
- Upgrade to socks ($) Wear & Keep souvenir socks are great option to wear for anybody feeling nervous if the animals are curious about toes. Wearing socks in the water is safe for the animals and creates a camouflage plus they are a great souvenir to keep and wear as normal socks. Socks are included FOC in all snorkels and encounters so please do not purchase them twice.
- Learning about the animals on a guided tour available for large groups otherwise be sure to stop in and chat to the guides as not only do they have the food for the animals they love talking about them and the important ocean systems
- Upgrade to Wetsuit ($) This is the cheapest way to completely immerse yourself with the animals wading up to your neck in both lagoons or relaxing seated on the sandy beach with them swimming around and on your lap. This incredible experience includes entry into the deeper wading section of the lagoons and the hire of the wetsuit for that Aussie surfer experience. Wetsuits range from baby sizes to Mens 7XL and are included FOC for infants. Irukandji’s in house wetsuits must be worn and they are your visual ticket into deeper lagoon, wetsuits are included FOC in all snorkels and encounters so please do not purchase them twice.
- Upgrade to a Snorkel ($) The Ultimate wet experience, swimming with the animals of your chosen species in a wild thrilling adventure. These special Snorkels happen only at certain times in the day for a max of 10pax so please plan ahead.
- Upgrade to an Encounter ($) Some of our hands down favourite experiences can be found in the private encounters, with only a couple of sessions a day and a maximum of 6pax they are very much sought after. See each encounter for further info
- Hot showers and taking shark selfies
- Annual Passes ($) available that pay for themselves after the 2nd visit and include wetsuits every time, as many times as you like for a year. They also include discounts on some of the other activities once purchased.
Preparation/What to bring to Irukandji
What to bring: Hats, REEF-FRIENDLY sunscreen, cameras (underwater cameras are great!), clothes (t-shirts & shorts or skirts that can stay dry in the shallows, Only bring swimwear or spare underwear for those choosing the wetsuit option and for all encounters and snorkels. Your own prescription mask set- note though we do allow it you will need to allow extra time before your experience for us to clean/soak your snorkel in solution to ensure it is free from any nasties.
What NOT to bring: Swimwear or rashie/clothes to swim in without a wetsuit (staying dry clothing or wetsuit must be worn in lagoons, not swimwear alone), non-reef friendly sunscreen, your own wetsuits or water shoes- because they could introduce toxins to our lagoons and we limit the items going in, especially neoprene which can harbour marine life from the ocean and cannot be cleaned in a hurry.
Irukandji Terms & Conditions:
See your trade kit for agent specific T&Cs or the Irukandji website: https://sharkencounters.com.au/terms-conditions/ for general T&C of entry
When to visit Irukandji
Our aquarium is very popular and in busy times can book our for an entire day, forward booking are definitely needed on weekends and school holidays so you don’t miss out. Sessions run all day from 9am-5pm. Last arrival by 3.40pm for the full experience. All Encounters and Snorkels have set times so please arrive on or before your booked time, Entry Passes are more flexible and it shouldn’t matter to much if you are running late or want to come early
FOR GROUPS LARGER THAN 40 PEOPLE PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM.
Note: This activity is for visitors aged 12 and above
Scheduled daily at set times, please arrive at or before your ticketed time to get ready to go in the water.
When you first arrive for your session you will need to get changed into the wetsuit provided and we’ll give you a pair of Irukandji souvenir socks to wear and keep. You will then be guided for 20 minutes with an experienced fishkeeper as you get to know these amazing, and often misunderstood, creatures!
Heading into our beautiful tropical lagoon, your Reef Shark Encounter will have you feeding the biggest sharks! This private tour in an amazing opportunity to interact with the incredible tawny nurse and whitetip reef sharks while the keepers feed them! There will be many brilliant private photo opportunities which the staff are happy to help with. The ultimate chance to get up close and personal with our largest sharks (biggest being 3.2m). Participants must be 12 years old and over.
Your Entry Pass gives you access to the amazing Shallows Encounter in wetsuits which is the perfect opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the water of the sandy beaches surrounded by many curious, friendly Sharks & Rays. Stepping into the water with them brings a whole new level of excitement and fear, the animals display their endearing personalities & stealing the hearts of the visitors they meet.
Book ahead to avoid disappointment, as a personal interactive experience we only allow a certain number of visitors at any given time. We are very popular and in busy times can book out for an entire day so don’t miss out.
Inclusions:
* Wetsuit hire – we will provide a clean wetsuit upon your arrival. (Usually $10). Please note that use of your own wetsuit is not permitted.
* Wear and Keep Socks – for your to wear during your snorkel and then take home with you. (Usually $5).
* Shark food
* 20 minute guided tour with an experienced fishkeeper as you get to know our incredible animals by entering their environment with them.
* Lots of fun and information
What to bring: Swimmers (for under the wetsuit), towels hats, sunscreen if it is reef friendly, cameras (underwater are permitted)
What not to bring: Non reef friendly suncreams, your own wetsuit (as it could harbour marine-life from the ocean), pets.
