Wildlife in this popular zoo was captured by Australia's famous "Crocodile Hunter," a legendary herpetologist excelling in snake and crocodile capture techniques.See more..
4.5Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary(3.447 reviews)from $37.24 - Great in spite of COVID Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
Voted one of the Gold Coast's most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland's earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents: dedication to conserving our nation's Indigenous, natural and historic heritage and culture. With Blinky Bill now present for daily shows, the amazing viewing experiences available at the Wildlife Hospital and hundreds of native Australian animals on display in natural bushland and rainforest settings, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the ultimate holiday adventure for the entire family.See more..
4.5Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas(3.195 reviews) - One of the best Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
Situated at Port Douglas, Queensland, the award winning Wildlife Habitat is a leader in eco-tourism and conservation. This immersion wildlife exhibit has five distinct Habitats - Woodlands, Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah and Nocturnal, which are set over 8 acres of land to provide an interactive, and educational native wildlife experience. Meet an abundance of Australian animals including koalas, emus and the endangered Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo and Southern Cassowary. Hand-feed wallabies and kangaroos and cuddle a koala. Enjoy Breakfast With The Birds or Lunch With The Lorikeets and enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal and meet some feathered friends.See more..
4.0SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast(1.885 reviews) - Disappointing Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Zoos • Aquariums
No trip to the Sunshine Coast is complete without visiting SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast (formerly Underwater World), a multi-award winning, all weather visitor attraction. Situated right at The Wharf in Mooloolaba, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is home to thousands of marine and freshwater animals – including sharks, seals, penguins, stingrays, tropical fish and more. Explore 11 fun and interactive animal zones – across three levels, including the tidal touch pool, seahorse sanctuary, jellyfish kingdom and take a look at our Jawsome Sharks in the 80m Ocean Tunnel. With different fun talks and animal feeds, including the family favourite seal show, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.See more..
4.5Billabong Sanctuary(1.007 reviews) - A pleasant day getting up and close to the animals and reptiles. Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
Billabong Sanctuary is Australia's best interactive wildlife experience. There are interactive talks and feeding shows throughout the day commencing at 9:15 am. At these wildlife presentations you will learn all about the unique characteristics of Australia's native animals. The talks are not only informative but a lot of fun, so will have one of your best experiences at an Australian attraction. The native animals are displayed in their natural habitats of wetlands, eucalypt forest and rainforest. Highlights of the Sanctuary are holding a koala, hugging a wombat, hand feeding a cassowary, holding a small crocodile and wrapping a python around your neck. You will also be able to sit next to a dingo for a photo opportunity and watch feeding of giant estuarine or saltwater crocodiles. The wildlife presentations are repeated in the afternoons so nobody misses out. You can also return the following day with no extra charge. There are picnic areas with free gas barbecues or enjoy a meal at the Blinky Bill Cafe. You can also cool off in our tropically landscaped pool.See more..
4.0Kuranda Koala Gardens(940 reviews)from $13.55 - Perfect Way to See Australia’s Native Creatures!! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos
Kuranda Koala Gardens is situated in the heart of Kuranda and gives you the opportunity to see some of Australia's most unique wildlife up close.We have a variety of wildlife for you to see including:-Koalas: Lots of opportunity to observe our koalas doing what they do best - eating, sleeping and looking adorable. Fossil evidence shows that koalas originally lived in rainforest environments. As Australia became drier, they adapted to eat Eucalypt leaves, which replaced much of the country's rainforests.Koala Photos: Take the opportunity to 'Cuddle a Koala' and receive a great souvenir digital photo (extra cost). Kuranda Koala Gardens is one of only a handful of places in the world where you can actually cuddle a koala. Our adherence to a strict "Government Code Of Practice" ensures the health and wellbeing of our furry friends.Freshwater Crocodiles: Another Australian native - perhaps not as endearing as the Koala but a fascinating part of the eco system, is the Freshwater Crocodile. This is one of the two Australian saurians - the other being the Saltwater Crocodile. The Saltie does not function well in the cooler climes of the mountain regions but is on display at Cairns Tropical Zoo and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.Kangaroos & Wallabies: Australia has a large variety of these macropods and you will see swamp wallabies, parma wallabies, eastern grey kangaroos and red legged pademelons amongst others. Snakes: Australia is home to many snakes, both deadly and harmless. Enjoy a unique 'up close' experience with pythons when you enter their domain in Australia's first 'Walk Through Snake House'.Wombats: This quaint marsupial is an Australian favourite. They are often playful and quick to learn. However, as they sleep quite a lot, their intelligence is often underestimated! They lay claim to being the world's largest burrowing animal and can dig up to two metres of burrow in one night.Lizards, Monitors and other Reptiles: Australia is home to an amazing selection...See more..
3.5Hamilton Island Wildlife(782 reviews) - Really hot but worth it! Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos
Hamilton Island Wildlife is one of only a few places in the world where you can experience the thrill and excitement of a koala encounter. This is an excellent opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Australia's most famous and unique animals. Other experiences include Breakfast with the Koalas, personal encounters with animals including our Koalas, Dingoes, Snakes and Lizards, our Keeper Tours (free with admission) and the Twilight Tour and BBQ. For more info visit our website or drop us an email!See more..
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are amongst the oldest public gardens in Queensland. Entry to the gardens and zoo is FREE. They open daily from 6am to 6pm. Located within the Gardens is the Rockhampton Zoo. It is home to over 50 species of native animals from across Australia and exotic animals from around the world! Its the perfect place for families to see animals in their natural surroundings. The Gardens Tearooms is the café nestled under the 150 year old Banyan Figs and offer a range of meals and refreshments as well as catering for special events. Indoor and outdoor dining options are available. The Japanese Gardens provide tranquillity and peace, while the Cenotaph honours our Australian soldiers.See more..
4.0Rainforestation Nature Park(656 reviews)from $36.84 - Great day out with the kids Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Zoos
Situated in the midst of World Heritage Rainforest in Kuranda, the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park with three unique experiences. Board a World War II Army Duck for a tour on both land and water through the rainforest. Watch the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience with traditional dance performances and Dreamtime Walk with boomerang throwing, spear throwing and didgeridoo playing. Visit our iconic Australian animals in the Koala & Wildlife Park, now home to the endangered Tasmanian Devil species. Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies and also have your photo taken cuddling a Koala.See more..
4.5Koorana Crocodile Farm(500 reviews) - Its ok to smile at a crocodile :) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
Saltwater crocodile educational tours, awareness & handling training, leather & meat sales. We're open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day). Koorana Crocodile Farm runs family friendly fun educational tours twice a day starting 10.30am & 1.00pm. Just drop in - there is no need to book unless you are a group (tour, school, etc). You can even try croc for lunch. As experts in saltwater crocodiles with 40 years’ experience we run crocodile awareness & handling training courses. Being a farm we retail and supply saltwater crocodile high quality leather, meat and other products (skulls, whole body taxidermy, etc).See more..
4.5Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary(381 reviews) - A great family day out! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
At Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary our friends become yours. Enjoy a day with our friendly residents. Pet, feed and interact with kangaroos, koalas, possums, birds, snakes, reptiles, and a whole lot more! Cooberrie Park is a wildlife sanctuary and takes care of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife that are then rehabilitated and released back to the wild. These animals are victims of car hits, dog and cat attacks, along with birds falling out of nests, sick and abandoned animals. Once recuperated, Cooberrie Park permanently houses wildlife that can't be released back to the wild and houses rescued animals from all across Australia, including animals from the RSPCA along with confiscated illegal wildlife. OUR HISTORY... Cooberrie Park began as a botanical garden more than 100 years ago. There are a number of very old European and South American trees at the park, as the original owner was a European Botanist. Then, 45 years ago animals started to arrive and visitors were able to visit and interact with the wildlife. To this day, Cooberrie Park has adopted the same ethos inviting visitors to get up close and interact with a wide range of animals. Cooberrie Park is open plan and the kangaroos have 25 acres to explore!See more..
4.5Wildlife HQ Zoo(304 reviews) - VIP Animal experience was fab! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
Wildlife HQ Zoo is located at the iconic Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast. The zoo is home to over 200 animal species from around the world including Primates, African Wild Dogs, Red Pandas, Binturong Meerkats & Queensland's only Sun Bear. The zoo is also home to all your favourite Australian animals including Koalas, Quokka, Kangaroos, Quolls, Wombats, Crocodiles & heaps more! We are accredited by the Zoo & Aquarium Association (ZAA) & recognized for promoting positive animal welfare at the zoo. There is a cafe. You can even book an up close and personal Animal Encounter which allows you to go behind the scenes & feed the animals. There are over 15 animal encounters available which include Monkey and Meerkat feeding or you can even cuddle a koala. Don't forget your camera so we can take plenty of photos for you! Our Ticket Office entrance which is located just down the service lane from the Big Pineapple.See more..
4.5Alexandra Park Zoo(266 reviews) - Beautiful little spot Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
**COVID-19** Please be aware of changes to opening times and conditions of entry. We are now closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and open from 9.30am to 4.30pm every other day. Established in 1911, Alexandra Park Zoo is one of Queensland's oldest continuously running zoological facilities. Fully accredited with the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia for providing positive animal welfare conditions. We host a number of native and exotic species including dingoes, wallabies, emus, cotton-top tamarin monkeys, spotted-tailed quolls, and numerous native parrots and reptiles.See more..
4.5Marineland Crocodile Park(249 reviews) - A man’s life story Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Zoos • Aquariums
Marineland Melanesia Crocodile HabitatSituated on beautiful Green Island off Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Home to Cassius - largest captive croc in the world at nearly 5.5 metres. Set on 3/4 acre garden setting with over 60 crocodiles, sea turtles, tropical fish aquariums, and museum of primitive art and marine artefacts. See our crocodile feeding shows at 10.30 and 1.30 daily, and have your photo taken holding a baby crocodile. Ask about our family rates.At our entrance you will find our gift shop, with a fantastic range - and the best prices. Souvenirs, T-shirts, beach clothing, towels, sunscreen, shells, coral, gemstones and jewellery. We make beautiful gemstone and coral jewellery here in our shop as well - take home something unique to Green island.See more..
Flying High Bird Park is one of Queensland's great family tourist attractions, located just North of Childers on the Bruce Highway. Flying High Bird Park offers a haven for thousands of both exotic and Australian native birds. At Flying High Bird Park, we are working hard to ensure that our wildlife will be around for generations. We have a very successful breeding program for many of our native animals. Many of our Australian birds have declined to very low numbers and are now rarely seen. Our native birds spend a lot of time feeding on the ground where feral cats and foxes can easily catch them to eat. Also habitat loss is not only the trees or grasses for nesting, but in some cases their complete food source disappears. By visiting Flying High Bird Park you are helping us to continue our wildlife conservation.See more..
On a weekend trip to Hervey Bay I finally got to Snakesdownunder and it didn’t disappoint. It is a small park but packed with a great range of snakes and lizards. I loved the sand goannas and the perenties not to mention Naga the Komodo Dragon. I saw two snake presentations which were entertaining and enlightening. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely visit Snakesdownunder again as I think it was terrific value for money and I would like to see the completion of the renovations that were being undertaken. I would recommend a visit to anyone.See more..
4.5Rockhampton Zoo(120 reviews) - Great for families Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Zoos
Nestled within the Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton Zoo has been at its present site since 1925. While the animal section at that time consisted of monkeys, cassowary, possums, guinea pigs and pea fowl, today you can discover more than 60 species of Australian and exotic animals. Whether it is chimpanzees and cassowaries, dingoes and otters, or crocodiles and koalas, there are an array of fascinating animals to meet and observe in their carefully recreated habitats. Local tip: Time your visit with one of the many daily feeding sessions throughout the Zoo for a more up close and personal experience.See more..
4.5Daintree Wild Zoo(77 reviews) - Get up close to the animals in Australia Zoos
This is a small family owned zoo. It is a great way to see the local animals up close - Crocodile, Kangaroo, Wallaby, Dingo, Emus, tons of birds and more. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. See more..
ValleyView Minis(0 review) Spent 1-2 hours Zoos We are a petting farm, we have sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, camels, cows, horses, as well as kangaroos and wallabies. Stay as long as you like and pet, play and feed the animals there all friendly. Entries $10 adults and $6 children, under 2yrs old freeSee more..
