Fish Feeding At Northern Territory's Aquascene

Northern Territory is a nice place to visit because here tourists and locals will always find fun and interesting activities to make their stay a busy but worthwhile experience. This federal territory of Australia boasts of abundant natural resources - only among the various facets that makes the region a very favorable tourist destination. Northern Territory has a number of admirable waterfalls, rivers and wetlands where different species of marine life and native wildlife exist. One way to give people an even more interactive experience with the region's water and wildlife is the Northern Territory developed Aquascene.

Feeding the Fish

The habit of feeding fish in the freshwater started in the 1960s. People in Northern Territory started hand feeding the fish when a local was observed throwing small pieces of bread on the water. This fellow was actually feeding several small mullet during high tide. As a result, the residents developed the practice of feeding the fish using their own hands. They would go to the shore when the water is at its highest tide level and hand out bread or prepared fish food.

After more than 40 years, people from different parts of the world now take part in this one-of-a-kind animal feeding activity every year. Some of the fish fed by visitors are mullet, barramudi, catfish, milkfish and bream. A few mangrove jack, cod, diamond fish and rays are also often spotted in Aquascene to join the fun feast of fishes.

The fish feeding at Aquascene occurs at specific times. The schedules for giving the fish some food vary everyday, hence, tourists and visitors are advised to inquire first about the feeding schedules before going to Aquascene. The schedules are affected by weather conditions, the level of the tide, general seasonal conditions, water clarity and breeding. The best times to visit Aquascene are during August and December because more fishes swim to the shore waiting to be fed.

Visitors are also advised to prepare their swimwear before going to Aquascene. It is recommended to wear a swimsuit or shorts so visitors are comfortable to move and feed the fishes when they enter the water.

Indeed, visiting Aquascene is a must in a Northern Territory travel. Hand-feeding the beautiful fishes in the water is definitely a notable experience in touring the region.

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