Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Wildlife in this popular zoo was captured by Australia's famous "Crocodile Hunter," a legendary herpetologist excelling in snake and crocodile capture techniques.
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  • Tina M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience
    I went to Australia with my daughter and her 3 children to stay with a friend near Brisbane for 4 weeks, from the planning stage we knew we wanted to visit Australia zoo. After a delay of 3 years, we finally got there this year. My daughter had been looking into a tour in 2020 but the one we had settled on was no longer offered so she looked into the platinum tour. After a few emails back and fourth hindered by the time difference from the UK, my friend spoke to the team from her home in Brisbane and booked it for us for the start of our holiday. We had an early start and arrived at the zoo at 8.45, we had been asked before arrival for our preference of hot drink and as we reached our caddy, one cup of tea and four hot chocolate drinks were waiting in travel cups for us. The morning was a whirl of activity with several animals encounters including an echidna and giant tortoises, it ended with an animal extravaganza and holding reptiles, birds, a dingo and koala. My granddaughter was too young to hold the koala on her own but the handler stood behind her and let her cuddle it without actually holding it herself. She is only 6 years old and they are quite heavy but she was happy that she was able to get so close. For lunch we were taken on a private bus to the warrior restaurant where the food was excellent. After lunch we were treated to a VIP view at the crososeum and more animal encounters with meerkats, a rhino, feeding a giraffe and an elephant talk. The whole day was photographed by our driver Jules and completed with a behind the scenes visit to the wildlife hospital. Jules drove the caddy to our car at 5pm after a very busy day. We returned to the zoo for the markets on the following Saturday and bought annual tickets so we could visit several times during our time in Australia. We came back a further 4 times and have many happy memories and lots of photographs and souvenirs of all our visits.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 16 September 2023
  • K1ngsGld
    Lincoln, New Zealand244 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Be prepared to spend the day
    What a fantastic zoo to wander around. We spend four hours and could have spent longer. We had bought our own lunch which enabled us to take our time and view the animals at our leisure. They had a free hour show with crocodiles however we were so busy out and looking at the enclosures of the animals we missed it. Lots for families to see & do.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 18 September 2023
  • rgoo7597
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent day out with the family
    Great day out for the kids aged 4 and 7. Amazing zoo with all the animals, African, Australian, furry, scaley and everything in between! Great facilities, huge zoo, shuttle bus service. Show at the Croceseum is a must see, Terri and Chandler put on a fun performance today.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 September 2023
  • S S
    Nowra, Australia25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unbelievable
    OMG the best zoo animal experience I have ever been too. What a credit to the the management and all staff. Very clean and well worth the money. Other theme parks need to take note would definitely recommend that you must go. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🐊
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 September 2023
  • Guide22128246170
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Zoo!
    Brilliant! It's the first non-council owned Zoo we've visited, and it was enjoyable. I'd highly recommend anyone visiting Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, or the Gold Coast to add this to your itinerary.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 October 2023
  • jenw9112016
    Forster, Australia64 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Animals Galore
    I cannot say enough about this place! The Irwins have done a fantastic job, not only with the zoo itself, but with all the conservation work that goes on behind the scenes. The animals were active and friendly and they had a wide range of different animals to view. We purchased a two-day pass and I'm glad we did because there was so much to see. They conduct conservation talks about different animals and have a live croc and bird show in the main arena just after lunch. The grounds were immaculately kept and there were small cafes and drinks stalls all the way around the park. A fabulous experience that we highly recommend!
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 October 2023
  • Shu Qiang
    Singapore, Singapore38 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the Zoos
    definitely one of the best zoos in the world. The animals have ample spaces for roaming around freely. If you love the Australian kangaroos and koalas, they are ample viewing sightings in the zoo. Though, the varieties of the animals aren't the best spread as compared to some zoos, there are quite comprehensive facilities such as children plays, shows, eating areas.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 October 2023
  • NormaJeanCary
    Knoxville, Tennessee98 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Australia Zoo - a lovely park
    We visited Australia Zoo on a very hot day in late summer (March) in Beerwah, Australia. It is located about an hour and a half north of Brisbane. We arrived about 9:30am and walked through this lovely zoo with all the iconic Aussie animals. We could actually walk through an area with kangaroos in an large enclosure with no fences between you and the Roos. We also got to pet a lovely koala in a shaded area in the park. He was very soft. We saw Tasmanian devils and many native birds as well. The zoo has several areas representing animals from around the world. We also watched the crocodile show in the Crocoseum. Very cool - the place Steve Irwin used to do his show. We had hoped to see Bindi, Robert and Terry but they must not have been there that day sadly. Australia Zoo is well worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 October 2023
  • Phileas_Fogg1
    Carterton, New Zealand125 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Crikey, what a zoo!
    We had a great day at Australia zoo and throughly enjoyed the various talks and shows on offer. We were grateful it wasn’t the middle of summer as the zoo is very large and the enclosures are spread out which results in a lot of walking. There are lots of shaded areas for people to sit and the grounds are planted in a variety of different trees and plants which makes it very appealing to look at. The enclosures are well kept and the animals appear healthy and cared for. We did the echidna encounter and found the keeper to be knowledgeable and friendly. This zoo is great for adults and children and has plenty to offer. Steve Irwin’s passion for wildlife protection is evident throughout and the keepers were good at encouraging people to be more mindful about conversation and animal habitats. Definitely recommend a day trip to experience it for yourself.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 November 2023
  • ItchyFeet
    Camarillo, California11,084 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Platinum tour was great
    We spent the entire day doing the Platinum Tour which filled the day from 9-5. If you do this tour you’ll need an extra day to wonder around on your own because the property is quite large and in summer it is quite hot. People were mostly there right at opening to avoid as much heat as possible and see as much as possible. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our guide was Dani and she was very good and patient as I like to take lots of photos. I would suggest the tour but would also say if time allows to spend 2 days at the zoo. We only planned on one day as we were seeing a lot of Queensland in the 2 weeks we were in Brisbane area.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 November 2023
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STEPHEN N
Brisbane, Australia23,234 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
Visited Australia Zoo for the first time on Friday 10/07/20 while holidaying in Brisbane CBD from Cairns. We caught the train from Brisbane Central Station to Beerwah Station & then boarded the complementary transfer bus to the Zoo. Entrance fee for one adult & one senior admission fee cost AUD $106.00.
There is certainly lots to see & explore the beautiful wildlife, my main interest was the snakes & birds. We ate lunch at the Crikey Cafe & afterwards watched the show inside the Crocoseum Stadium & a great show catering for ages with the Irwin Family feeding the Crocodiles. We spent around 4 hours inside Australia Zoo & before exiting we browsed around inside the souvenir shops. We boarded the last complementary bus at 15:20pm to Beerwah Station.
Highly recommend a visit to this interesting educational Zoo for all ages.
Written 26 July 2020
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KeenPhotographer-11
Birkdale, Australia898 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
While I am a S E QLD local, this was my first visit here. We had an excellent full day and management of this attraction should be very proud of their achievements with this tourist icon. Covid-19 risk controls were very well managed too.
The gardens are very impressive and photographically I captured some nice flower and foliage images as well as the usual animals.
Allowing visitors to bring in their own drinks and food is a nice change from other venues too focused on hitting their customers.
We pre-bought our tickets via the RACQ website which gave a 10% discount.
Written 21 July 2020
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Laura
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
We did Australia Zoo with four adults and a 7 year old child. Having been once before and realising just how big the zoo is, my mother in law booked us the caddy tour and it was worth every cent. Our guide, Devon, was very informative and my 7 year old took an immediate liking to her - which is very unusual because he has autism and usually takes a long time to warm up to someone.

All the enclosures were beautiful and it is obvious that the animals are very loved and well cared for. The zoo is MASSIVE. So I highly recommend staying nearby and booking a two day tour if you aren't going to use the caddy.
Written 26 February 2020
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O563TDmaxb
Noosaville, Australia184 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
This Zoo has a great range of animals to see as well as entertainment in the Crocaseum.
The staff are so friendly and helpful to guide visitors to enjoy their visit even more.
Every way that we turned there was a zoo person nearby to assist with queries and information.
The program was well designed to allow visitors to see the most animals as possible.
The food court was easily accessible with guidance from zoo staff readily available.
The prices and range of items in the gift shops was very competitive and comprehensive.
It was pleasing to see so many water bottle filling stations everywhere. Just great.
This was a really wonderful experience for us and we will definitely visit again soon.
Highly recommended and rated 9 out of 10.
Written 5 January 2020
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Ozetravellers
Gold Coast, Australia1,105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022
We went to the zoo for my husband's birthday with 6 adults, a teenager and a toddler and we had the most wonderful day. Unfortunately I didn't think of this plan early enough and all the animal encounters were sold out (it was school holidays). We have previously done the encounters with the tortoises, Komodo dragons and the Rhinos. I would definitely do at least one animal encounter because they are sooo good.
The zoo is big but I don't think you need 2 days to see it as some people have suggested. There is enough to do but you can see everything. If you can't walk very far there is a shuttle too take you to the Africa section but it honestly isn't that far. If you have been to any big theme park eg Dreamworld, it is much the same and if you have been to Disneyland you will think this is an easy 1 day venture. The zoo itself has beautiful enclosures and whilst there aren't hundreds of animals jammed packed in, there are enough. There are other opportunities to see the animals up close such as at a photo session. Also at the koala walk through, you can pat the koala and get a photo taken for free.I recommend you do this at about 4.30pm when the koalas are awake , walking around and eating. They are so close it is amazing. There are a few shows to see. The busiest is the Croc show. On the school holidays the Irwins do the show which is a highlight. However it is also very very busy. If you want to grab a good seat and lunch beforehand you need to go an hour before the show as every single person will be lining up for their lunch too!! Unfortunately the animal hospital tour was closed due to staff shortages but you can take a "sneak peak" for an extra $2 on your ticket and I thought it was worth doing this. You can see them doing live operations on the animals through the windows. Overall a great day. Next time I will book earlier!! PS You can get 10% off tickets with the Entertainment card
Written 29 June 2022
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Stace8_12
Logan City, Australia404 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Staff are friendly, animals are cared for to high standards, park is clean and tidy and there is plenty to do. We did a giraffe encounter and it was lovely. All money paid on animal Encounters goes back into those animals.
There’s a large selection of food And it’s not as expensive compared to other theme parks.
The Irwin’s and the staff have created a beautiful place and I suggest it to overseas travellers and of course over land travellers to witness Australian wildlife and of course other countries.
Written 11 January 2020
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Rachel P
London, UK40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Being a huge animal lover, I made sure I got the very first Greyhound bus to the zoo so I was there before the doors even opened. I also got the very last Greyhound bus back to Brisbane so left shortly before the zoo closed for the day. Despite this, I still could have done with more time there! I had paid extra to visit the wildlife hospital which I decided to do at the end of the day, however I ran out of time and did not get to visit which I was sad about, but hey, it's something I can look forward to doing next time I'm there! I guess I'll go there first thing next time. We had a massive downpour around lunchtime so I had to shelter for a while. Eventually when I realised that the rain was not easing up anytime soon, I bought a poncho like most other people and braved walking around in the rain to see the rest of the animals (it was certainly an experience!). The rain meant that some animals hid inside etc. but overall I still got to see all the animals that I wanted to. The rain finally eased just in time for me to spend some time with the kangaroos at the end of the day which I absolutely loved. They had so much space to roam around which was great. I loved Bindi's Island and seeing all the lemurs up close. The Crocoseum show was really fun (loved the tributes to Steve Irwin) and I listened to some educational talks (the otters and tortoises) throughout the day which were really interesting. All the zoo staff were friendly and enthusiastic and happy for you to come up and ask questions about an animal and pet them etc. Every enclosure had some interesting and educational information on the animals too which I thought was great. One day simply was not long enough for me and I will absolutely have to go back next time I am around that area in Australia!
Written 31 May 2020
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JennInSD
San Diego, CA157 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We are members of our local zoo which is one of the best in the world (and who works in conservation partnership with Australia Zoo). This zoo is fantastic! The only negative is that we clearly didn't get enough time to spend there. We got to hold a koala (for about 30 seconds, but worth it!). The crocodile show (which we've seen on TV) is hand's down better in person! My warning to people visiting the zoo from a cruise ship... the zoo is roughly an hour from Brisbane. We were in port for 12 hours but were only allowed 6 hours (including the 2 hour commute) to see the zoo which is really poor planning on our the cruise ship's Excursions team. But any time (how long or how little) is well worth it!
Written 11 February 2020
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JackieWaWa
Adelaide, Australia59 contributions
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May 2022
Thought Australia Zoo would be another tourist destination but I was pleasantly surprised. The park is well maintained and the whole operation extremely well run. There is excellent carparking, undercover, open air café with seating and views across different areas at reasonable prices. Throughout the park is a wide path which accommodates prams, wheelchairs and walkers. There are numerous areas which separate the animals into compounds or fenced open spaces you can walk through. Amenities are located conveniently camouflaged around the park and clean. Staff are easily identifiable. We got the distinct impression that care for the animals and were ready to answer any questions. The crocodile show was very informative and was not like they were training the animals to perform. All in all I would highly recommend Australia Zoo for a full day experience, regardless of your age or physical ability. Wonderful to see and will go back when I next return to Queensland.
Written 27 May 2022
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skye k
Emerald, Australia24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
We booked the tiger walk and absolutely enjoyed ourselves. It was well worth the money and very informative, we than spent the next 5 hours exploring the zoo and we loved every moment of it. There was so much to see and do.
Written 11 October 2020
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