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Reef HQ Aquarium

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Two girls looking at fishes at the Reef HQ aquarium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

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Reef HQ Aquarium is currently closed to the public for renovations. No reopening date has yet been announced.

A staggering 2.5 million litres of water flow through the coral-reef tank here at what they claim is the world's largest living coral-reef aquarium. It's home to 130 coral and 120 fish species. Kids will love seeing, feeding and touching turtles at the turtle hospital. While the aquarium is currently closed to the public, virtual visits are available through video resources on their website.


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