We got there at opening which I highly suggest and signed up for the koala experience where we got to go into the enclosures and behind the scenes. It was very informative and lots to see. We could have easily spent an entire day here and did spend most of the day but several critters were already sleeping for the day by the time we arrived since it was quite warm. Our guide Rachel was very informative and patient with others in the small group that didn’t seem to want to follow directions and asked the same questions 10 times expecting a different answer. We got up close to the koalas and held one and got great photos and videos. If you want to have some personal experiences get there early and plan on a full day. We thought about going back but we had a lot to see in our 2 weeks in Queensland. Highly recommend and be there when it opens

Yes it’s about seeing Koalas, yes it’s about holding one and feeding Kangaroos and Wallabies. Seeing crocs, Dingos, etc etc….And it’s AWESOME!….watching these little fur balls safe, loved and cared for is heartwarming. A must see in Brisbane.

Visitor from Virginia, friends here said let’s visit a locals place that you won’t forget. Visited on a warm Thursday late morning, heat and humidity in full bloom! Plenty of shady rest spots which was essential. Great walk through the scenic birds merely set the tone for a great visit. Enjoyed the wild raptors, the Kipa herding demonstration, the crocodile feeding, Koalas everywhere, and the Kangaroo feeding. Simply a superb visit!

We had gone to the wildlife Sydney Zoo. In Queensland people are unable to touch or hold a koala due to the fires. Understandably, there are concerns about any type of virus or health conditions passed on to the fragile koala. The Lone pine sanctuary exhibits animals native to Australia. The queen of course is the koala. Make sure and clarify whether you are getting a photo holding the koala or standing near the koala. The holding the koala will be much more professional photos versus standing near the koala. We spent about 3 hours there. Lone pine also has a great way to see kangaroos and feed them. You basically walk through their pen. It was so enjoyable. Make sure you don't have very nice shoes on ! Very walkable. The cafe was so so. . They did not have the staff and you had to really wait for food. Not much of a selection. Very happy we went here. This is really the best place to see native animals.

We visited in January during our trip around Australia. We arrived at opening but unfortunately the Koala Experience had sold out for the day (luckily later on we were able to book for the koala touching. We went to a couple of the talks throughout the day and the staff seemed informative and caring of all the animals, the animals all looked well taken care of.

We loved our visit to Lone Pine! We were the first in line in the morning and made our way to the koala spot to sign up to hold a koala. We then went to feed the kangaroos - there was a large open area to feed them and you can stay in there as long as you like which is so nice. We even got to feed a mama with her Joey in her pouch! We fed the lorikeets, saw the bird show, and then held the koala. Lunch was pretty good, but the spot we ate lunch couldn’t be beat - next to the trees holding the koalas. The little gift shops are small but have great choices. Overall, not too much walking for our 5 and 11 year olds. We enjoyed every minute of our visit.

My parents, my husband, and I visited in mid May 2024. We participated in the Platinum tour. It rained pretty hard during several parts of our tour, but that neither deterred us, our tour guide (Nadia), nor the animals. We were prepared with ponchos/rain jackets and had an absolutely amazing time. The amount of care given to the animals is so amazing to see. The amount of personal attention and care given during the Platinum tour is worth every penny. We got one-on-one time and pictures with the Dingos, the Koalas, a python, an owl, backstage tour of the platypus enclosures, and toured the entire facility. I would absolutely do this again and I will definitely recommend to anyone visiting Brisbane!!!

We have been at this place back in 1989 and had great memories. Earlier this year we visited Melbourne and Sydney and were hoping to have a similar experience. But in those States they don't allow to hold Koalas. We had an opportunity to visit Brisbane again in June. We took an UBER from the City to the Sanctuary. About A$ 31.00. We got our tickets to enter the Sanctuary and went straight to the place where you reserve your spot for the picture taking and holding a Koala. Cost is A$ 45.00 per person We got a spot at 11.30am. As we were early we had plenty of time to spend time in the open field where all the kangaroos are. An experience of a life time. When our time came to take pictures, we had to wait for a few minutes until it was our turn. Again, holding these Koala is a memorable experience. The staff is very friendly and they are also taking pictures with our own cameras. The official pictures (6x8") are available for pick up approx.30 minutes after taking the pictures. And having a look a all the Koalas in the sanctuary (about 130 of them) is very different experience than the Koalas we saw at the zoo in Sydney. Here most of them were awake, moved around and were eating. If you are in Brisbane a visit o this Sanctuary is a must. At the end of the day, we took the boat back to the city. Departure was at 1.20pm and the ride took about 70 minutes and we disembarked at South Bank, Cost for the boat ride one way was A$ 25.00 per person.

This is primarily a koala sanctuary, but shares it with a great many kangaroos and other Australian creatures. It was easy to book a wheelchair for the day and the staff were friendly and helpful. For us, the koalas stole the show with their effortless appeal, strongly followed by the many kangaroos, which you are encouraged to feed and pet in their open range enclosure. There are many other experiences and animals to get close to. Having to navigate a wheelchair around a large lizard basking on the footpath being one! With so much to offer it was a wrench to leave.

Ella took us around on the platinum tour, teaching us about and introducing us to a huge number of animals. It wasn't cheap, special birthday splurge, but worth every cent. Each of the encounters was unique and even after the tour was over there was another special animal encounter Ella suggested. We didn't know exactly what to expect and it was really exciting to just experience the whole day as a surprise. So I won't spoil it. We also loved that Lone Pine focuses on Australian animals, rather than being a generic zoo you could find anywhere. We'll remember this day forever!