Sydney aquarium is undoubtedly one of the best aquariums in the world and is one of those places that should visit while in Sydney. It is located on the Eastern side of darling harbour near Pyrmont bridge.

Today in the aquarium you can see more than 650 species of marine life, representing the Australian fauna, is more than 6 thousand fish and marine animals! The main "attraction" for visitors are the two giant tunnel – the one with the sharks, the other with a seal through which a special track for people. It is said that when over your head swims a huge tiger shark, it leaves an unforgettable experience of a lifetime!

Another highlight of the aquarium – exhibition devoted to the Great barrier reef and its inhabitants. If you visit this wonder of nature stretching for 2 thousand 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. The exhibition a total area of about 370 sqm was opened in 1998.

The admired Australian fur seals, which can be seen through the transparent walls of the underwater tunnel or on top of an open observation deck. Near lions live small penguins are inhabitants of the exposition "southern Ocean".

One of the most unusual inhabitants of the aquarium are dugongs, who previously lived in the Park Sea World on the Gold Coast of Australia, and in 2008 were transported to Sydney. Together with them in the pool with a romantic name "Mermaid Lagoon" float porpoises. They can also be seen as from surface and from underground tunnels.