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Encyclopedia > Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium
Pumps and filters at Melbourne Aquarium
Pumps and filters at Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne Aquarium is an aquarium in central Melbourne, founded in 1999. It is the worlds only southern ocean aquarium [citation needed] and you can see animals here you will not find anywhere else.[citation needed] It is known for its shark exhibit, featuring huge Grey Nurse and Broadnose sevengill sharks in the worlds largest fishbowl and the many diverse species it contains. There are also temporary exhibitions that frequently come to the aquarium. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 575 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 575 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,920 × 2,560 pixels, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,920 × 2,560 pixels, file size: 1. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ... For other uses, see Shark (disambiguation). ... The Broadnose Sevengill Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus) belongs to the Hexanchidae family and is recognizable because of its 7 gill slits, while most shark species have 5 gill slits (with the exception of its larger relative the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark). ...


The Melbourne Aquarium is also involved in a Grey Nurse Shark breeding program aimed at conserving this endangered species, which is already extinct in Victoria. The Aquarium currently has three Grey Nurse Sharks and are looking at Intra vitro fertilization (IVF) as a method of breeding. Binomial name Carcharias taurus Rafinesque, 1810 Not to be confused with nurse shark. ... Victoria may refer to: // Victoria of the United Kingdom, aka Queen Victoria, former British monarch Victoria (Australia), a state in Australia Victoria, British Columbia, the capital of the Canadian province Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory Victoria may also refer to: Victoria (name) Main disambiguation page: Victoria of the United... In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a technique in which egg cells are fertilized outside the mothers body in cases where conception is difficult or impossible through normal intercourse. ...


On Sunday 11th November Melbourne Aquarium celebrated Georgie the Grey nurse shark's 10th birthday with a celebratory party.


Other features include Sea Dragons in the 'Sink or Swim' exhibit, the giant infamous Murray cod, creepy creatures including Japanese Spider crabs, Horseshoe crabs, scorpions and tarantulas in the 'two creepy caves'. There is a floor to ceiling coral atoll, one of the few exceptions to the southern ocean theme as well as the mangrove and billabong exhibits, as well as the rockpool exhibit, where people can get up close and personal with marine life, and a diverse collection of Australian Sea Jellies, plus much more. Trinomial name Maccullochella peelii peelii (Mitchell, 1838) The Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii peelii) is a large and striking predatory freshwater fish of the Maccullochella genus and the Percichthyidae family. ... Binomial name Macrocheira kaempferi Temminck, 1836 The Japanese spider crab, Macrocheira kaempferi, is the largest living arthropod; fully grown it can reach a leg span of almost 4 m (13 feet), a body size of up to 37 cm (15 inches) and a weight of up to 20 kg (44... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The horseshoe crab, horsefoot, king crab, or sauce-pan (Limulus polyphemus, formerly known as Limulus cyclops, Xiphosura americana, Polyphemus occidentalis) is a chelicerate arthropod. ... For other uses, see Scorpion (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tarantula (disambiguation). ... Above and below water view at the edge of the mangal. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Neil Perry is a prominent Australian chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter. ...


Designed by Peddle Thorp Architects, it is moored like an elegant ship on the north bank of the Yarra River. The depth of the building however is not imposing at street level, set some 7 metres below the surface. At its centre is a world first ‘oceanarium in the round’ where the spectators become the spectacle to the marine life swimming around them. The Yarra River is a river in southern Victoria, Australia. ...


The aquarium is owned and operated by MFS Living & Leisure Group (a stapled security listed on both the Australian Securities Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange). A stapled security is security that is contractually bound to one or more other securities to form a single saleable unit. ... The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is the primary stock exchange in Australia. ... New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) is the successor to many decades of a New Zealand stock exchange run as a non-profit body. ...


MFS Living & Leisure Group's main shareholders are ANZ Nominees Limited, National Nominees Limited, HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited, Grollo International Pty Ltd and MFS Financial Services Limited. A shareholder or stockholder is an individual or company (including a corporation), that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a joint stock company. ...

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Sea Snakes

Melbourne Aquarium is home to the worlds first pregnant sea snake it was on display in the coral atoll, with two other snakes but has since been moved to a holding tank in the back-of-house area of the aquarium. It is under constant 24 hour video surveillance in the hope that first captive sea snake birth can be caught on film. For sea snakes in mythology and cryptozoology, see Sea serpent. ...


Current attraction

The frozen giant squid.
The frozen giant squid.

The current exhibition at the aquarium is of various kinds of creepy creatures, including angler fish, the Japanese spider crab, jellyfish, blood sucking leeches, Horseshoe crabs, poisonous scorpions and tarantulas. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2931x1067, 280 KB) 7m Giant Squid incased in ice, Melbourne Aquarium, File links The following pages link to this file: Giant squid ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2931x1067, 280 KB) 7m Giant Squid incased in ice, Melbourne Aquarium, File links The following pages link to this file: Giant squid ... Anglerfish is the common name for the 200+ species that comprise the bony fish order Lophiiformes. ... Binomial name Macrocheira kaempferi Temminck, 1836 The Japanese spider crab, Macrocheira kaempferi, is the largest living arthropod; fully grown it can reach a leg span of almost 4 m (13 feet), a body size of up to 37 cm (15 inches) and a weight of up to 20 kg (44... Bold text For other uses, see Jellyfish (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Leech (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The horseshoe crab, horsefoot, king crab, or sauce-pan (Limulus polyphemus, formerly known as Limulus cyclops, Xiphosura americana, Polyphemus occidentalis) is a chelicerate arthropod. ... For other uses, see Scorpion (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tarantula (disambiguation). ...


Melbourne Aquarium had the world's only giant squid exhibit. This has been moved to the UnderWaterWorld, Queensland. A quote from their website: "The 7 metre squid is frozen in time in the world’s largest man-made block of ice and is on display as part of the Monsters of the Deep exhibit. The exhibit also features live cuttlefish, bioluminescent fish and octopus hidden in dark, eerie caves and rare footage of a live Humboldt Squid, filmed off the coast of Mexico." This article is about the animal. ... Entrance to UnderWater World at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland UnderWater World at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia is a marine park and wildlife sanctuary. ...


Expansion

The Melbourne is currently undergoing a significant expansion that will extend it all the way from the Yarra River, to Flinders Street. A new entrance will be built on the corner of Flinders and King street. The new expansion will feature an exhibit staring Antarctic King penguins and Gentoo Penguins, as well as many other Antarctic fish, a fist for Australia. The exhibits will feature real ice and snow to simulate Antarctic conditions, and will take visitors on an expedition to Antarctica. The penguins are being sourced from Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World in New Zealand. The expansion is already well underway and is expected to be completed in the later half of 2008. The Yarra River is a river in southern Victoria, Australia. ... Flinders Street is an important street in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Binomial name Miller,JF, 1778 The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin at about 90 cm (3 ft) tall and weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb), second only to the Emperor Penguin. ... Binomial name (Forster, 1781) Penguin at the Arctowski Polish Antarctic base The Gentoo Penguin (pronounced ), Pygoscelis papua, is easily recognised by the wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of its head. ... Greek ἀνταρκτικός, opposite the arctic) is a continent surrounding the Earths South Pole. ... Kelly Tarltons Underwater World was the brainchild of renowned New Zealand marine archeologist Kelly Tarlton. ...


Unfortunately as part of the expansion the popular simulator ride has had to be closed.


Prices and opening times

Adult: $25.00 Child (3-15yrs): $15.00 Concession: $17.00


Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): $70.00 Single Family (1 adult & up to 3 children): $50.00 Additional Children: $10.50


Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9.30am until 6.00pm daily. They are open every day of the year including public holidays. Last admissions are 1 hour prior to closing times. They recommend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours for your exciting journey through.


From 1st - 26th January Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9.30am until 9.00pm.


External links

  • Peddle Thorp Melbourne
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