Oceanworld Sleepover
Reporter: Jason Hodges
Oceanworld Manly now has special sleep over nights where you get to hang out in the aquarium at night.
Don’t be fooled by the name of this place… there’s more to it than just the creatures of the ocean. Oceanworld Manly is not only home to some of the largest sharks in captivity in Australia and an array of fish and other marine life; it also houses some of the world’s most venomous snakes and deadly spiders.
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Holding 4 million litres of water, the main oceanarium is where you’ll find several different species of shark including the Grey Nurse, Port Jackson, Wobbegong, Gummy, Crested Horn and Bamboo sharks. For the best view of Oceanworld’s critically endangered baby Grey Nurse Shark, Murdoch, and his friends, take a walk through the 110m long underwater viewing tunnel.
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Finding Nemo at Oceanworld Manly is easy…just look for the Great Barrier Reef coral tank full of beautiful coral reef animals, including baby clown fish. The touch pool is great way for kids and adults to get up close and personal with some unusual sea creatures like sea urchins, hermit crabs, star fish and sea snails. You can touch them as long as you don’t take them out of the water. And find out what lurks beneath our most famous water way in the many displays showing Sydney Harbour sea life.
At Oceanworld you can also discover a world beyond the ocean and learn about reptiles and invertebrates. You can find out about some of the world’s deadliest animals including Australian native snakes, blue ringed octopus and funnel web spiders.
Sleepovers
If you are looking for something unusual, educational and lots of fun to do with your group or family, then the creatures of the deep invite you to come over and sleep!
Sleepover adventures are a unique activity at Oceanworld, great for school excursions, vacation care groups, scout, community and sporting groups or the ultimate birthday pyjama party.
Fantastic for children from 5 years old, younger children may also accompany parents. A minimum of 20 people is required for a group sleepover which costs $49.95 per person. Oceanworld Manly also run family sleepovers (depending on demand and numbers) for $59.95 per person. The sleepovers include an animal show, BBQ dinner, fish feeding, torch tour in the tunnel, movie, supper and brekky.
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More Information Oceanworld Manly Manly Cove Beach West Esplanade, Manly Telephone: (02) 8251 7877 Sleepovers start from $49.95 per person. Oceanworld Manly is open every day from 10am – 5:30pm. General entry is $17.95 for adults and $9.50 for the kids |
Prices correct as at 07/06/08