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Attention Port Stephens Residents: Tomorrow is for

Attention Port Stephens Residents: Tomorrow is forecast to be another glorious day. It also happens to be August 1st, which means LOCALS MONTH! To show our love and appreciation to our local community, Irukandji is offering all local residents half price Entry + Shallows for the whole month of August!
We can’t wait to see some familiar faces.
Visit our website for more details or to make a booking. 💙🦈
#portstephens #irukandji

Happy Friday Ocean Lovers! In honour of Australia

Happy Friday Ocean Lovers!

In honour of Australia's National Surf Team winning Bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, our lovely Fish Keeper Kat, will be discussing why we have also chosen Irukandji as our namesake, and the vital role they play in our Oceans.

#FishFactFriday #Irukandji #portstephens

Today is World Nature Conservation Day. The Theme

Today is World Nature Conservation Day.
The Theme of the World Nature Conservation Day 2021 is ‘Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet‘
Did you know that per hectare, seagrasses can store up to twice as much carbon as terrestrial forests and they are among the world’s most threatened ecosystems.
In Port Stephens, we have an amazing area of sea grass in our Marine Sanctuary, that is home to a diverse range of wonderful sea creatures.
But this too is under threat. Currently there are plans to reduce the area of our already small but vital Marine Sanctuaries!!!
Find out more and please sign the petition
https://www.marineconservation.org.au/.../protect-nsw.../ #saveoursanctuaries #seashelter #marineparksassociation # #sos #portstephens

It's only 5 days until local's month starts here a

It's only 5 days until local's month starts here at Irukandji.
That means Port Stephens residents will get 50% of entry and shallows encounter for the whole of August! And if you've still got some NSW Discover vouchers to use bring them in and you'll save even more!
WOOHOOOOO!
#irukandjisharkandray #irukandji #augustislocalsmonth #localsmonth #portstephens #portstephenslocals #portstephensattractions #aquarium #sharkconservation

Thank you very much to this lovely lady who brough

Thank you very much to this lovely lady who brought us some codium she found washed up on the beach!
Our rescued green sea turtles, Beryl and Krill love this and it can sometimes be hard to find. 🐢 💙
#seashelter #irukandji #portstephens #greenseaturtles #makingadifference #beautifulbynature

Time for another Fish Fact Friday with the amazing

Time for another Fish Fact Friday with the amazing Caitlin. This time she's going to talk to you all about Puffer Fish... how cute are these guys! #pufferfish #fishfactfriday #aquariumfacts #fishfacts #fishkeeper #aquarium #irukandjisharkandray

Just announced! The next school holidays we'll be

Just announced! The next school holidays we'll be hosting the Mini Marine Biologist with a new host and fresh content! See the website for the new dates and fingers crossed for great weather and no lockdowns!
#minimarinebiologist #marinebiology #sharkawareness #sharkconservation #sharkencounters #irukandji #schoolholidayfun #schoolholidays #schoolholidayactivity #protectwhatyoulove

HAPPY NATIONAL ZOOKEEPER WEEK. It's National Zooke

HAPPY NATIONAL ZOOKEEPER WEEK.
It's National Zookeeper Week across the oceans in America. We thought we better give a big THANK YOU WE LOVE YOU! to ALL of our amazing, dedicated keepers who really do go above and beyond for the care of our animals. These pics are just a few of the incredible team we have looking after our animals.💙
#nationalzookeeperweek2021 #sharkconservation #Irukandji_sharknray #seashelter #portstephens #fishkeepersrule

Happy Friday and happy Shark Awareness Week! Here'

Happy Friday and happy Shark Awareness Week! Here's a Fish Fact Friday about shark conservation.
#sharkawareness #sharkconservation #sharklovers #sharkekncounters #i#irukandji

It's Shark Awareness Day so please enjoy this litt

It's Shark Awareness Day so please enjoy this little video featuring every one of our shark species at Irukandji.
They're all so different and unique, but can you see some common features that identify them as sharks? Feel free to comment on some of your favourite things about sharks below!
#sharkawarenessday #irukandjisharknray #sharkencounters #sharkconservation #protectwhatyoulove

The sun is shining. The water is sparkling. The

The sun is shining.
The water is sparkling.
The zebra sharks are swimming!
You really couldn't ask for a more perfect winter day.
This is Kalahari, one of our beautiful female Zebra Sharks. She (and our other two zebra sharks, Sahara and Greg) are customer and staff favourites. 💙 🦈
#irukandji #sharkconservation #zebrashark #seashelter #portstephens #beautifulbynature #irukandjisharkandrayencounters

Happy NAIDOC week everyone! This very special Fish

Happy NAIDOC week everyone! This very special Fish Fact Friday is brought to you by our amazing volunteer and casual staff member Jake. He is a proud Worimi man and we're honoured to have him share a story about his family.

#fishfactfriday #NAIDOC2021 #naidocweek #sharkconservation #worimicountry #irukandjisharknray #protectwhatyoulove #healcountry2021

We’re celebrating NAIDOC week with our beautiful

We’re celebrating NAIDOC week with our beautiful masks from Murrook Cultural Centre! It’s a great place to go learn about our indigenous heritage and the history of Worimi and it’s people.
Happy NAIDOC week! #naidoc2021 #irukandji #worimicountry #irukandjisharkandrayencounters #irukandji #portstephens #sharkencounters

Wearing masks of a different kind! It's been great

Wearing masks of a different kind!
It's been great weather for a tropical snorkel in our beautiful lagoon.
We are so glad we could make this happen for this family, especially with comments like "that's the best thing I've ever done!" 🦈 💙 #irukandjisharknray #sharkconservation #portstephens #snorkelwithsharks #beautifulbynature #seashelter

Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC week! This yea

Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC week! This year the theme is 'Heal Country.' You can read about what that means for First Nations People on the official Naidoc Website and also find out about how you can get involved.
We look forward to sharing their stories this week! #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCWeek #irukandji

It's International Plastic Bag Free Day, and also

It's International Plastic Bag Free Day, and also the start of Plastic free July.
There's some great tips on their website about how you can reduce your plastic waste even during these extra hygiene-conscious times.
We also have some great products here at Irukandji that will help you in your mission to save our precious planet!
#plasticfreejuly #plasticbagfree #irukandjisharknray #plasticfreeocean #oceanconservation #saveouroceans @fruitysacks

Happy Friday! Connaugh is here to share a fun fish

Happy Friday! Connaugh is here to share a fun fish fact about some very cute little sharks.
#fishfactfriday #portjacksonsharks #sharkconservation #sharklovers #protectwhatyoulove #sharkencounters #irukandji #IncredibleByNature

We are following NSW Public Health Orders at Iruka

We are following NSW Public Health Orders at Irukandji.
Please wear a mask when visiting us.
If you are from Sydney, Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong please comply with directives and come visit us after 9th July.
Stay Safe everybody. 🦈

Good Morning Port Stephens! We are complying with

Good Morning Port Stephens!
We are complying with current NSW Covid Safe Public Health Orders.
Please don't visit us if you are from somewhere that is meant to be in lockdown.

All our staff are wearing masks, including outside around our lagoons.
When visiting us, please ensure you bring a mask.
We have reduced our maximum numbers even further to make sure social distancing is effective.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have further enquiries, or if you have a booking and need to reschedule. Stay safe everyone! 💙 🦈

Hello and welcome to Fish Fact Friday! Who loves s

Hello and welcome to Fish Fact Friday! Who loves sea turtles? We sure do!
#turtles #seaturtles #oceanconservation #protectwhatyoulove #irukandjisharkandray #irukandji #fishfactfriday

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