With four amazing worlds to discover at Melbourne Aquarium, there are always a lot of interesting and innovative things happening.
You can check out the latest media releases by clicking on the links below. If you need any further information, please contact our Communications Manager, Gabriella Iacuone, on (03) 9923 5982 or media@melbourneaquarium.com.au.
LATEST NEWS
- SHIPWRECK COVE LAUNCH
Melbourne Aquarium has unveiled “Shipwreck Cove”, an all new attraction which offers a unique opportunity to showcase iconic marine animals.
- AN EGG-CELLENT START TO THE 2011 GENTOO PENGUIN BREEDING SEASON (Sept 2011)
The countdown for the first Gentoo chicks for 2011 has begun, with the first eggs of the season just laid at Melbourne Aquarium to penguin couple KT and Mawson, both three years old.
- AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC DIVISION PENGUIN LEG BAND TRIAL AT MELBOURNE AQUARIUM (Oct 2010)
Australian Antarctic Division Sea Bird Ecologist Dr Barbara Wienecke, is working with Melbourne Aquarium’s staff and colony of Gentoo penguins, to trial a data-logging leg band which will help the long-term monitoring of their Adelie cousins in Antarctica.
- SHARK WALKER LAUNCH (Jun 2010)
A Victorian tourism first, the new Shark Walker experience at Melbourne Aquarium allows visits to walk underwater without getting their hair wet!
- LOOKING FOR LOVE (May 2010)
Feathers were ruffled at Melbourne Aquarium as Australia’s only king and gentoo penguins preened themselves to perfection in anticipation of some very special new friends.
- CELEBRATING 10 AMAZING YEARS OF UNDERWATER ADVENTURE (Jan 10)
Melbourne Aquarium is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its public opening with a massive birthday party featuring special activities and entertainment for visitors throughout Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 January.