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Australia Zoo
Attraction
About
At Australia Zoo, it’s as wild as life gets! Fall in love with over 1,200 incredible animals by visiting their habitats or doing an encounter.
Home of The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo is one hour north of Brisbane on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. There’s fun for the whole family as the most interactive conservation destination on the planet!
Pat a koala, feed gorgeous kangaroos, and say hi to some scaly friends as you walk in! Don’t miss the African savannah and Southeast Asian habitats, with an electric shuttle to take you around the Zoo.
How about you pop over to Bindi’s Island and explore alongside ring-tailed lemurs? Or watch the kids have a ball cooling off in the Laughing Frog Waterpark.
Get ready for some serious wildlife action during the Wildlife Warriors Show every afternoon! Come on a journey of discovery and adventure with the giant snakes, colourful birds and prehistoric crocs in the world-famous Crocoseum.
Want to get closer to your favourite animals? Book an encounter and you might get to feed them their favourite snacks, give them a little pat, or have them climb on your shoulder (the meerkats are cheeky little girls).
If you’re looking for nearby luxury accommodation or an award-winning dining experience, look no further than The Crocodile Hunter Lodge and Warrior Restaurant & Bar.
Hours
See listed hours
Daily: 09:00–17:00
Facilities and visitor features
34 featuresCaters for people who use a wheelchair.
Nearby places
Reviews & Ratings
Alyssa Becker
Google review
We had an EXTRAORDINARY day at the Australia Zoo. We arrived for opening and we were there right until closing, catching a sneak peak of the hospital just before we left. It was school holidays, so things were busy, but it didn’t impact our enjoyment of the visit. We were consistent impressed with the large habitats and the knowledgeable and passionate keepers we met along the way. Only 110 of the 750 acres are available for public viewing - telling you how much more space is allocated for animals and animal care. The wildlife warriors show featured Terri and Bindi, which was a huge perk. Asks Graham the croc was terrifying and impressive. Other highlights were the giraffe feeding we booked, watching the red pandas and tigers, and patting koalas and feeding the kangaroos. We easily could have enjoyed a second day in order to see more of the other keeper talks we didn’t have time for. The only thing we missed was lunch - too busy enjoying the animals to set aside time to eat. Should have brought more snacks with us so we could eat on the go. One of our absolute highlights of our visit to Australia.
Brett Magee
Google review
This was a bucket list visit for me and I was not disappointed. Genuinely the nicest zoo I have ever been too. I had a great time and the animals they have here are great. The exhibits for the animals are nice too and it was nice to see the animals out and about. The crocodile show was also a fun watch. The zoo itself is also extremely beautiful with a lot of nice foliage. I highly recommend.
D
Google review
I visited during the summer and wow, it was intense! Definitely bring lots of water and sunscreen because it gets incredibly hot. But honestly, the animals made it all worth it. There’s such a huge variety to see. The koalas and kangaroos were absolutely adorable, and I was genuinely shocked by how massive the tortoises are! My main reason for visiting was to see the wombats, and they did not disappoint. They’re much bigger than I imagined! It was so cute watching them follow the keepers around or just napping in the shade. Seeing the rhinos and giraffes was also a highlight they looked amazing. Such a great day out! Highly recommend booking tickets in advance—it’s much cheaper that way. We grabbed burgers inside right after the croc show, which was perfect timing. The dining area had really strong fans, which was a lifesaver in the summer heat!
Kat M
Google review
Awesome zoo and amazing things they’re doing for the conservation of animals! The grounds are immaculate, the signage is very clear and the animals are so loved. We did a caddie tour (highly recommend!!) with Julie and she was fantastic in every way. She took us through the entire zoo, gave us details about each animal and was such a blast! We had lunch at the croc cafe and the burgers with fries were delicious and the beer was ice cold. This is easily the best zoo I’ve ever been to.
Carolyn Birchill
Google review
It was 15 years since the last time I was at Australia Zoo. The experience was fantastic. The enclosures were large and well maintained, the keeper talks were engaging and interesting and the animals looked to be very healthy and cared for. We had a surprise at the bird and croc show to have Bindi and Chandler come out and present so that was certainly a treat! Thoroughly enjoyed my day at the zoo.
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Where you'll be
1638 Steve Irwin Way
Beerwah QLD 4519