Stingrays are bottom-dwelling fish that feed on small animals and plants. They get their name from the barbed stinger at the base of their tail. Discover more fun and interesting facts about stingrays and other ray species with the latest news, stories, articles & guides from the team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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Discover some of our Ray species
Here at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium we have 9 unique species of ray! To celebrate National Stingray Day we thought we would pick out a few of our favourites!
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Who needs a man hey?
Last month, in a rare scientific phenomenon, Freckle - an eleven year old female Eagle Ray at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium gave birth to a baby Eagle Ray despite not having contact with a male for over nine years.
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Ani the miracle eagle ray turns one!
Ani, the cloned Eagle Ray born at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium celebrates her first birthday!
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- Thursday 6th August 2026
- Education
Celebrate National Science Week at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Dive beneath the surface and discover science in action at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium during National Science Week, running from 15–23 August 2026.
- Monday 3rd August 2026
- Conservation
Grey Nurse shark pup debuts to the public for the first time!
SEA LIFE Sydney’s resident shark pup has officially graduated to the big leagues.
- Tuesday 28th July 2026
- Schools
Marine Biology Excursions in Sydney: The Ultimate School Guide
Some lessons simply can't be taught from a textbook.
While students can learn about ecosystems, food webs and biodiversity in the classroom, seeing sharks glide overhead, watching rays feed or observing a dugong surface for air creates a level of engagement that sticks with students long after the excursion ends.
- Sunday 12th July 2026
- Schools
Teaching Food Chains and Ocean Ecosystems Through Hands-On Learning
Every science teacher has experienced it.
Students can recite the definition of a food chain but struggle to visualise how ecosystems actually function.
A visit to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium bridges this gap by allowing students to observe marine species within the context of their natural ecosystems.
- Wednesday 17th June 2026
- Schools
Climate Change, Oceans and Conservation: School Excursions That Make Learning Real
But understanding its impact becomes far more meaningful when students witness the species and ecosystems it affects.
At SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, conservation is woven throughout the visitor experience.
