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Secondary Guided Tours

Inspiring Older Learners

Our guided tour programs for years 7 - 12 are all aligned with the Australian Curriculum and designed to inspire and engage your students. Learning is built around exploring, problem solving, questioning and investigating to make the experience interactive, hands-on and above all fun.

For a full list of secondary school level Guided Tour Programs, see below!

Please see our excursion rates page for a full price list.

 

Blue Blubber Jellyfish at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Classification

In this program students will explore how scientists use a variety of organising systems and keys to help classify and identify animals and plants.  Students will consider the physical and behavioural features of animals in our exhibits, then draw upon similarities and differences that exist to organise species into taxonomic groups. 

Key Focuses Include: CLASSIFICATION, ADAPTATIONS, DICHOTOMOUS KEY

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Food Webs

This program looks at how and why food chains and food web’s function, and the roles and interactions of varying organisms within them.  Students will observe and discover a range of unique physical and behavioural adaptations utilised by marine life to find food and avoid becoming someone else’s! Students will also consider how human impacts can cause a food web to become unbalanced.

Key Focuses Include: FOOD WEBS, FOOD CHAINS, PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS, DECOMPOSERS, ADAPTATIONS

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Water Quality

In small focussed groups your students will discover how an open system aquarium operates and the implications that arise if the strict water quality standards are not met.  This program teaches students how important water quality is to maintain marine and aquatic health.  Conduct real water quality tests on site and experience a Behind the Scenes tour to see the inner workings of the aquarium

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Tourism and Marine Careers

In this program, students are welcomed by one of our Education Officers and introduced to the fascinating world of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast—a thriving Queensland business at the forefront of marine tourism.

Each student receives a personalised timetable to guide their independent exploration through the aquarium, where they'll respond to a series of thought-provoking, curriculum-aligned questions designed to deepen their understanding of marine environments and industry operations.

Throughout the tour, students will attend scheduled sessions with marine animal specialists and aquarists, gaining exclusive insights into animal care, conservation practices, and career pathways in marine science. The experience is further enriched by a behind-the-scenes tour, offering a rare glimpse into the inner workings of SEA LIFE’s marine life support systems and business operations.

This immersive program encourages curiosity, independence, and a deeper appreciation for the vibrant world of marine tourism and careers.

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