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Turtle Hospital Releases 'Big Girl'

'Big Girl', one of the Turtle Hospital patients, has been released back into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. For a green turtle weighing in at an impressive 125kg, she lives up to the name affectionately given to her by one of her rescuers.

Great Barrier Reef-urbishment

Reef HQ Aquarium is buzzing with excitement as we undergo some major renovations to existing and new exhibitions. Several areas have been cordoned off or are under construction as part of this makeover that is expected to be complete in the lead up to our 25th birthday celebrations in June. Reef HQ Aquarium is still open to the general public while we undergo these renovations, check our tour times for further information.

New-born leopard shark pups join the family

Three new born Leopard Shark pups have been put on display at Reef HQ Aquarium. The pups were born six weeks ago to parents 'Leo' and 'Leonie' as part of Reef HQ Aquarium's captive breeding program.