The Sydney Traveler

There are sixteen scary reasons to visit Sydney Aquarium these school holidays, thanks to the centers new Dangerous Marine Creatures exhibit.

The exhibition’s centerpiece is the beautiful but deadly blue-ringed octopus. They may be small, but they carry enough poison to kill up to 26 adults. The fatal cephalopod hasn’t been on show at the aquarium for more than ten years.

“Displaying 12-month-old Bluey in his new home is a great chance to let both Australians and visitors learn about this dangerous creature, so they know what to look out for at the beach,” senior aquarist Dave Watts said in a press release.

The blue-ringed octopus will be on show alongside stonefish, sharks, and other dangerous animals. All these menacing marine creatures will be marked with a red skull, so visitors can’t miss them.

Trading hours: Open every day from 9 am to 10 pm, except Christmas and New Years Day when the aquarium closes at 6 pm
Location: Sydney Aquarium
Address: Darling Harbour
Public transport: Catch a ferry from Circular Quay, the monorail to Darling Park Station, or a train to Town Hall station
Parking: Receive $11.50 discount parking when you park at the Entertainment Car Park in Darling Drive, Darling Harbour or Harbourside Car Park at 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. Simply present your parking ticket to the Sydney Aquarium staff to validate it
Cost: Adults are $28.50, while kids pay $14.50. A range of family passes are also available. Online bookings save 10% on the regular admission price
Website: http://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/

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