Bredl's Wild Farm
Bredl's Wild Farm
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Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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About
BOOKINGS ONLY - MUST HAVE BOOKING Meet the Wildlife at Bredl's Wild Farm and get close to nature. Bredl's Wid Farm is located at Bloomsbury Queensland (approximately 1 hours drive from Airlie Beach or Mackay) The Bredl family invite you to their property for a unique, Australian, hand's on wildlife experience like no other! At no extra cost, experience an up close and personal experience with the animals. Hold, pat and feed the animals including koalas, baby crocodiles, lizards, snakes, deer, wallabies, possum, cassowaries, emu', pigs, turtles, sheep and much more. You'll be only meters away from the fully grown crocodiles while witnessing them being hand fed. Please call or email for details.
Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
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2024
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AnnieFNZ
New Zealand37 contributions
July 2022
Great tour and very knowledgable guides. Bookings are essential as it's small groups. When we arrived, Daniel (a very chatty host) talked to us about the cassowary birds for a while and we got to feed the cassowaries some fruit. We then went to (my favourite part of the farm) a paddock with lots of cute animals. This included kangaroos, goats, deer, wallabies etc. We could feed them bread and take lots of photos. Two koala bears were passed around and we could cuddle them for a good length of time. After that the group was split into two (as it was a biggish group) and our group went on the crocodile safari. We sat in an open truck and went around the croc areas. We saw roughly 7 crocs of different sizes and the guides got them to do some little tricks such as going in the water and eating meat. We went in July (winter) so the crocs were less active than they are in summer apparently. The two groups then swapped over and we sat in these seats by the food truck. The truck sells hot dogs, chips, ice cream etc but it is not guaranteed to be at the farm everyday. The guides passed around some reptiles like lizards and snakes. We also got to hold an American alligator. Unfortunately we couldn't pat the wombat as apparently it wasn't being cooperative today. Overall I would recommend this tour - we learnt a lot and got to interact with a variety of animals. It is suitable for all ages.
Written 26 August 2022
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LondonNYCcouple
London11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We had a great time and it was well worth the 75km drive out from Airlie beach. Fascinating to observe the crocs in action and hear the talk about crocs. kids also loved meeting kangaroos, various lizards, holding koalas, feeding turtles, holding snakes. The kangas and deer just kind of hang out under the barn roof like some kind of all year round nativity play. The staff clearly have a great passion for their jobs. Our 8 year old absolutely loved it. Our 5 year old was a bit timid around the wild animals but still had a blast!
Written 12 February 2020
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Timm O
Mudjimba, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Solo
Go there instead of Australian zoo. Jack and Dan are amazing guides and you will never come closer to animals. You noticed in the first moment that they have so much love and respect for the animals. The koala's are lovely and it's not a mass tourism business like in the Australian zoo, no time pressure, no stress and no extra fee.
Written 24 January 2020
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ladytc71
10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
We had the distinct pleasure of visiting Bredls wildlife park, it has got to be the best most interactive hands on experience we’ve had!
Our guide on the tour was Danial and his knowledge was incredible, everyone on our bus was excitedly asking questions which he answered with gusto, he made it fun and exciting all at once! He shocked and amazed us all with tales of his childhood growing up Bredl and laid to rest many misconceptions about crocodiles! The information was amazing, no question went unanswered and nobody was rushed! Danial was so easy to listen to, he knew so much and we all got our questions answered!
We have been to many zoos and parks over the years but never anything quite like this! We held so many animals and enjoyed the relaxed nature of the keepers, all their animals are in peak condition and lovingly cared for by true animal lovers! The park is clean and the keepers take great pride in their work!There were around 40 of us there for the day, (tours are capped at 40 people) not one person was left out from newborn to elderly, everyone was happy and had a fantastic time, we all enthusiastically thanked the Bredl family for such an incredible day!
We will definitely be back and can’t recommend Bredls highly enough! 10 out of 10!
Our guide on the tour was Danial and his knowledge was incredible, everyone on our bus was excitedly asking questions which he answered with gusto, he made it fun and exciting all at once! He shocked and amazed us all with tales of his childhood growing up Bredl and laid to rest many misconceptions about crocodiles! The information was amazing, no question went unanswered and nobody was rushed! Danial was so easy to listen to, he knew so much and we all got our questions answered!
We have been to many zoos and parks over the years but never anything quite like this! We held so many animals and enjoyed the relaxed nature of the keepers, all their animals are in peak condition and lovingly cared for by true animal lovers! The park is clean and the keepers take great pride in their work!There were around 40 of us there for the day, (tours are capped at 40 people) not one person was left out from newborn to elderly, everyone was happy and had a fantastic time, we all enthusiastically thanked the Bredl family for such an incredible day!
We will definitely be back and can’t recommend Bredls highly enough! 10 out of 10!
Written 20 February 2023
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Jody G
Jenkintown, PA171 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Family run business that allows you to get close to many animals that are native to Australia. One fee to enter and you can take as many photos as you want. You also learn about the behavior of the animals and they dispell some myths.
This is a large family farm and they care about the animals' well being. You can feed kangaroos, wallabies, emus, ducks, goats. You can hold koalas (very soft and nice) and a variety of reptiles. They have everyone sit in a truck as they drive you around the crocodile enclosures and demonstrate their behavior.
So much better than a zoo. Very nice experience.
This is a large family farm and they care about the animals' well being. You can feed kangaroos, wallabies, emus, ducks, goats. You can hold koalas (very soft and nice) and a variety of reptiles. They have everyone sit in a truck as they drive you around the crocodile enclosures and demonstrate their behavior.
So much better than a zoo. Very nice experience.
Written 11 December 2022
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Worldknowledge
79 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
An amazing day out.
A completely different experience to ever before with the ability to hold a huge variety of animals and reptiles. Enjoyed being allowed into the animal pens to feed them and interact.
Amazing to see one of the Bredls team actually sit on the back of the crocodile. They seemed very knowledgeable and comfortable.
Really loved the little baby dear that followed everyone around and loved a good pat! All animals appeared to have lots of space to roam, happy and in good health.
Another perk was the limited group numbers so you are able to get more time with the animals and a more personalised experience.
The whole team was very lovely.
Would definitely recommend and go again.
A completely different experience to ever before with the ability to hold a huge variety of animals and reptiles. Enjoyed being allowed into the animal pens to feed them and interact.
Amazing to see one of the Bredls team actually sit on the back of the crocodile. They seemed very knowledgeable and comfortable.
Really loved the little baby dear that followed everyone around and loved a good pat! All animals appeared to have lots of space to roam, happy and in good health.
Another perk was the limited group numbers so you are able to get more time with the animals and a more personalised experience.
The whole team was very lovely.
Would definitely recommend and go again.
Written 14 March 2020
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Dionne M
Porthleven, UK11 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
What a fantastic experience is my first thing to say, and a family run farm. I have been to zoo's and other farms in the past but I have to say this was my best experience yet, Daniel, Zeb and Jack have so much knowledge on all the animals, there wasn't anything they didn't know, the hands on experience with the koalas and reptiles, kangaroos all of them was second to none, just being able to hold them and not be rushed to give them to the next person was fabulous u really really got to cuddle a koala it was so lovely my daughter was so happy, then we got to go on the back of the truck to see the crocodiles, here is where I was so fascinated, these crocs are huge, and again the boys are so knowledgeable about them, and really taught u alot about them, and showed u how crocodiles react and how they catch their prey etc, very interesting and then we finished off with holding the baby crocodiles, they were so cute, but again nothing was a rush all casual and very well informed, and they have a.lovely area where u can have some lunch. Such a great day out I would highly recommend to any one visiting the area and a great day out for any age. Thankyou to the Bredl's I don't think we will ever forget our experience at your farm we absolutely loved it.
Written 16 September 2022
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Serena D
Gisborne, New Zealand3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This place is spectacular!!! I can't reccomend it highly enough. There is everything you get at a zoo but with better quality, alot more personal, and literal hands on animal time, and no rushing or feeling like the people were working. Everyone who worked there were great!!!!
100 percent
100 percent
Written 26 December 2022
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Peter Ziberna
Airlie Beach, Australia6 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Wow what an experience, Bredl’s Farm was an epic day out so much to do and see.
Everyone was very warm and welcoming the crocodile tour was amazing and the animal feeding was an incredible experience.
Having a very friendly and knowledgeable staff was one of the days highlights and if anyone is looking for a great day out I highly recommend visiting Bredl’s Farm!
Thanks Guys for an epic day
Everyone was very warm and welcoming the crocodile tour was amazing and the animal feeding was an incredible experience.
Having a very friendly and knowledgeable staff was one of the days highlights and if anyone is looking for a great day out I highly recommend visiting Bredl’s Farm!
Thanks Guys for an epic day
Written 1 November 2021
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Karen A
Mountain Creek50 contributions
July 2021
We had a great day today at Bredls Wild Farm. It was so interactive. As the tour group is small, we had so many opportunities to hold the animals, without feeling pressure to quickly hand them on. The family who run the farm are very knowledgeable and friendly, which made it an informative and relaxed day. Our animal experiences included feeding cassowaries, kangaroos, goats, deer, turtles and ducks; cuddling a koala, patting a wombat, holding a number of different lizards and snakes, holding a baby alligator and baby croc, and going on a truck ride to view the large crocs and listen to staff members informative talks.
We are glad we came across this experience and decided to book.
We are glad we came across this experience and decided to book.
Written 6 July 2021
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Is Bredl’s currently closed due to COVID?
We have tried contacting but haven’t heard anything back, assuming this may be to do with the pandemic.
Written 2 September 2020
Thank you for your enquiry.
Bredl's Wild Farm still remains closed till further restrictions are lifted and we are able to operate to full ability.
Once a date has been confirmed for tours to recommence, we will advise you accordingly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding and we look forward to seeing you at the farm in the future.
Kind Regards
Bredl’s Wild Farm
0457 777 937
Written 3 September 2020
Is anyone able to lift-share? I'm backpacking at Airlie and have no transport to get to Bredl but would love to go. A bit of a last-minute punt asking here but I hasn't had any reply via email yet. Thanks!
Written 30 September 2017
Sorry I have already done this spectacular day out. Keep trying.
Written 26 October 2018
Is anyone able to lift-share? I'm backpacking at Airlie and have no transport to get to Bredl but would love to go. A bit of a last-minute punt asking here but I hasn't had any reply via email yet. Thanks!
Written 30 September 2017
$65 per adult, $35 per child (2-16 yrs), Under 2 years old free.
No extra charges on the day. 😊
Bookings essential 0457777937
Written 15 March 2017
wilko588
Mackay, Australia
Hello are you open tomorrow , what time does it start and the duration of the session ?
Written 10 September 2016
Hello Wilko,
Yes we are open tomorrow and do have availability. Bookings are essential.
The tour starts at 10am and runs till approximately 1-2pm.
The farm is located at Bloomsbury which is approximately one hours drive from Airlie Beach or Mackay.
To book please call 0457777937.
Kylie
Written 11 September 2016
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