UnderWater World, Queensland

UnderWater World, Queensland

UnderWater World at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and wildlife sanctuary.

There are various aquarium sections at UnderWater World, featured on the habitat requirements of the fish, including temperature requirements. A moving walkway in a shark tunnel under the aquarium takes the visitor past a number of viewing windows, with fish swimming at the sides of the walkway, and immediately overhead.

UnderWater World presents seal shows and wildlife information talks, and there are hands-on marine displays. UnderWater World is also home to Otters and Fresh water Crocodiles.

UnderWater World is also a rehabilitation centre for Turtles, Dugongs, Dolphins and seals.

Also at UnderWater World is the Crawly Creature exhibit. An interactive journey from land to deep sea, it features the world’s largest marine, land and migratory crab species in one of the largest themed exhibits of its kind. Species of crabs in the exhibit include the Giant Japanese Spider Crab, the Robber Crabs (also known as the Coconut Crabs) and the Christmas Island Red and Blue Crabs.

Attractions

*Seal Shows in the Seal Cove
*Otter Shows
*Stingray Reef talks
*Shark guided tours

UnderWater World Gallery


Trivia

Several scenes in the Jackie Chan film "" were shot in UnderWater World, Queensland, including an incursion into the main aquarium.

ee also

*Animal Sanctuary
*Animal welfare
*Wildlife refuge
*Marine mammal park
*Oceanarium

External links

* [http://www.underwaterworld.com.au Underwater World Official website]
* [http://www.natureworks.com.au/natural/zoos/index.htm Nature Works - Zoos and Animals - including UnderWater World]
* [http://www.natureworks.com.au/natural/aqua/index.htm Nature Works - Aquariums - including UnderWater World]


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