Dugong Island

Video: Wuru swimming around in her oceanarium.

After nine months of refurbishment and our relaunch as SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in September, our dugongs Pig and Wuru are both back on display at the attraction.

The only dugongs on display in Australia!

Our resident dugongs Pig and Wuru are the only dugongs on display in Australia and two of only six - and the only pair - on display anywhere in the world.

Both dugongs were rescued after being orphaned early.

Pig

Affectionately named after his eating habits, Pig is now 14 years old and was rescued from Forrest Beach in North Queensland when he became separated from his mother at a very early age.

After a period of rehabilitation, Pig was released into the wild. However when he was found washed up again a decision was made not to release him again for fears he wouldn't survive.

Wuru

Wuru, is 8 years old, and was also orphaned early. And although she's much younger than Pig, at over 400kg she's actually twice his size - as is the norm for female dugongs.

Dugong Island

Dugong Island features a spectacular viewing platform and underwater viewing tunnel so you can see these spectacular animals from above sea level and come face-to-face with them below the surface.

Pig and Wuru are now healthy and happy residing here at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in a large, purposely-adapted exhibit called Dugong Island where you can pay them a friendly visit!

Dugongs are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Each year the SEA LIFE Conservation Fund contributes funding to assess the health of wild dugongs. This species is in decline in the wild and scientists are attempting to find out how the current populations will fare into the future. You can find out more about the dugong research here.

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