Aquarist Programs

AQUARIST FOR A DAY
The Aquarist for a Day program provides the unique opportunity to experience a day in the life of an Aquarist at Melbourne Aquarium, which includes preparing food and feeding the animals.

Dates: School Holidays
Age: Secondary students only
Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Cost: $140

For further information or to make a booking, please contact us on (03) 9923 5999 or click here to email

AQUARIST FOR A WEEK
For an in-depth learning adventure, the Aquarist for a Week program includes an involved observation and interaction with the animals, as well as experiencing the huge adrenaline rush of a Dive with the Sharks!

Dates: Five days each school holiday period.
Age: 15 years and above
Cost: $1,300

For further information or to make a booking, please contact us on (03) 9923 5999 or click here to email

AQUARIST FOR A WEEK: TERTIARY
The new Aquarist for a Week: Tertiary program at Melbourne Aquarium is an in-depth look at the role of an animal husbandry professional. Activities include animal husbandry assistance, animal enrichment activities and an opportunity to undertake the new Shark Walker experience.

Dates: Two weeks in late November/early December and two weeks in mid-February during the university holiday periods.
Age: Tertiary Students
Cost: $1,400

For further information or to make a booking, please contact us on (03) 9923 5999 or click here to email