Little Ray Cuddle

– All ages are welcome from 0-100 years old, it fits everybody in their own special way

Your Little Ray Experience Includes:

-Admission to the aquarium, entry into the lagoon shallows, shark food, interaction with the animals (petting/feeding), interesting and informative animal talks and staff on hand for personalised attention.

-Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks

-Wetsuit Hire, private access into the shallows of Fingill Lagoon (not swimming) for the Ray Cuddle Experience.

-Interaction with the animals (patting/feeding), personal attention from the staff & interesting information on the animals.

-No need to be able to swim, so swimming is involved. For swimming options please see the snorkels.

-The Entry Pass is available every 20 minutes from 9am till 3.40pm, please check availability, school holidays book out early!

Child Friendly Dining

Irukandji Kiosk: Light snacks are available, however you are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy under the trees.

📍 Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, Jessie Road, Anna Bay NSW, Australia

1. Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm daily. Excluding Christmas Day.
2. Accessibility: Friendly for wheelchair and pram users. Accessible bathrooms also available near the entrance.
3. Family Facilities: Baby change table available in the accessible toilets. Kids playground available on-site.
4. Car Parking: Plenty of free carparking available, located on Jessie Road, right near the Port Stephens Drive roundabout on Nelson Bay Road.
5. What to Bring: Hats, REEF-FRIENDLY sunscreen, cameras (underwater cameras are great!), clothes (t-shirts & shorts or skirts that can stay dry in the shallows, Only bring swimwear or spare underwear for those choosing the wetsuit option and for all encounters and snorkels. Your own prescription mask set- note though we do allow it you will need to allow extra time before your experience for us to clean/soak your snorkel in solution to ensure it is free from any nasties.
6. What NOT to bring: Swimwear or rashie/clothes to swim in without a wetsuit (staying dry clothing or wetsuit must be worn in lagoons, not swimwear alone), non-reef friendly sunscreen, your own wetsuits or water shoes- because they could introduce toxins to our lagoons and we limit the items going in, especially neoprene which can harbour marine life from the ocean and cannot be cleaned in a hurry.

SPECIFICS

• Children any age even babies participate in this activity with an adult  
• Swimming not required. Please see snorkels for swimming experiences
• The Ray Cuddle is at a set time, please arrive on or before booked time 
• The Cuddle portion has a 20 minute duration
• Shallows/ lagoon exploration time is up to you, approx. 2 hours average
• Booking time is arrival time, to allow guests to check in and get into wetsuits
• This experience is suitable for all ages. Children under 12 require an adult also holding a Little Ray Cuddle Pass. For multiple children one adult can supervise 1.5 children under 5 years old (ie. 1 adult for 1 child, 2 adults for 2 or 3 children).
• Infants do not need a ticket to join with an adult with a ticket however they will need to purchase a pair of socks to be in the encounter, this can be done on the day or on the next page. The adult must be exclusively supervising the infant on their lap.

Terms & Conditions

https://sharkencounters.com.au/terms-conditions/ for general T&C of entry.