Plan your day
WOW! Check out the awesome wildlife extravaganza at Australia Zoo! There's the amazing Tiger Temple, a whole host of hands-on Animal Encounters and stacks of action in the Crocoseum. We have created two suggested itineraries below to help you plan an awesome day at Australia Zoo! One includes all of our furry friends and the other will introduce you to the Zoo's slithery residents.
Slithery Day Out
- 10:30am ElephantsLIVE – you can hand-feed our elephants!
- 11:00am Wildlife Warriors
- 12:00pm Slinky Snake photo session
- 12:30pm Totally! Tortoise Encounter
- 1:00pm OttersLIVE
- 1:15pm Spiky Little Echidna Encounter
- 1:30pm Lunch @ Feeding Frenzy
- 2:00pm Australian Wildlife Hospital behind-the-scenes tour
- 3:00pm Ace Alligator photo session
Furry Day Out
- 10:00am Cuddly Koala photo session
- 10:30am ElephantsLIVE – you can hand-feed our elephants!
- 11:00am Wildlife Warriors
- 12:30pm Lunch @ Feeding Frenzy
- 1:00pm Beautiful Birds photo session
- 2:00pm What a Sweetheart! Possum Encounter
- 2:30pm Naughty! Wombat Experience
- 3:00pm By Jingo! Dingo Encounter
- 3:30pm OttersLIVE
What to Bring When Visiting Australia Zoo
- 1. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. The Queensland sun can be quite fierce, even during winter. Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- 2. Rain Poncho. Queensland weather can often be unpredictable so it is advisable to bring a poncho or rain jacket to the Zoo, even if it's sunny.
- 3. Water. A day at the Zoo can be very thirsty work, so make sure that you bring a water bottle with you. There are water fountains around the Zoo so that you can refill your bottle. We also sell bottled water at our foodcourt, kiosks, diner and beverage stands throughout the grounds.
- 4. Snacks/food. Feel free to bring your own snacks or food for lunch. There are plenty of nice shady areas around the Zoo to enjoy a picnic lunch, so bring a blanket and enjoy the beautiful surroundings or take a seat in the Feeding Frenzy food court.
- 5. Camera. There will be plenty of fantastic photo opportunities during your visit to Australia Zoo, so make sure you bring your camera. Don't forget to also bring extra film/memory cards and batteries so that you don't miss out on anything!
- 6. Comfortable clothes and shoes. Australia Zoo is currently set on 70 acres so ensure that you wear comfortable clothes and sensible shoes, as there will be plenty of walking involved! You may also want to bring a jumper as the afternoons can get quite cool, especially during the winter months.
- 7. Watch. There are stacks of wildlife shows and hand-feeding opportunities on throughout the day, so bring a watch so you can get there on time!
- 8. Cash. Even though we have ATMs and EFTPOS facilities, it is still advisable to bring some cash with you. The kiosks and Dingo Diner only accept cash, as does the Kids Zoo, where you can purchase animal food.
What NOT to Bring When Visiting Australia Zoo
- 1. Domestic Animals. Australia Zoo does not allow domestic animals onto its premises, so please ensure that you leave your pets at home.
- 2. Alcohol. Australia Zoo is an alcohol-free zone, so please do not bring any alcohol into the Zoo.
- 3. Your own animal food. Please feed our wildlife the correct food and do not bring your own food. Animal food is available from the Kids Zoo and Kids Shop.
Platinum Adventure
There has never been a day at the Zoo like an Australia Zoo Platinum Adventure. For the true wildlife enthusiast or the traveller who's seen it all before, a Platinum Adventure is the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy a full day of extreme VIP treatment, exclusive behind-the-scenes animal encounters and the undivided attention of our animals and their expert handlers.
You will go where very few guests have the opportunity to go, and you are guaranteed a day of fun, discovery and hands-on experience that you will never forget.
Private Guided Tour
Want to make the most of your day out at Australia Zoo? Book to have your very own tour guide to show you around. Australia Zoo is set on over 70 acres of Australian natural bushland, and with over 1000 animals there is a lot to pack into your day! Have a fun-filled adventure learning loads of interesting facts on the history and future of Australia Zoo plus all about our amazing animals.
There's no need for a map, whether you would like an action-packed adventure around the whole Zoo and our exciting wildlife shows or a more relaxed and educational day avoiding the crowds, our experienced tour guides can create an exclusive tour just for you. A private guided tour lasts for up to five hours and costs just $250 for a private group of up to 15 people (excluding admission costs).
Call Australia Zoo's Tour Desk on 5436 2002 or email groups@australiazoo.com.au to make a booking.
Go on a Safari Tour!
You don't need a safari suit or a funny hat, just a sense of fun and adventure, and a keen interest in learning STACKS about animals and the Zoo from our intrepid tour leaders. Safari Tours last for two hours and run twice a day, from 9:30 to 11:30am, and again from 1:30 to 3:30pm.
An Australia Zoo Safari Tour is a great way to get a unique and in-depth understanding of the history of Australia Zoo, how it operates, and of course most importantly, our beautiful and fascinating wildlife. Best of all, the tour costs just $15 per person! Book at the Tour Desk during your visit, or call (07) 5436 2025 for more information.
Check these out!
We hope that you enjoy your day at Australia Zoo! Check out the following pages to help map out your big day at the Zoo - you won't want to miss our fantastic shows and opportunities for animal interaction!
Tiger Temple
Check this out! Our most adventurous enclosure design yet - Tiger Temple. Home to our eleven majestic tigers (six Sumatrans, five Bengals), and our four cheetahs, the Tiger Temple provides an amazing experience for you to get up close with these critically endangered animals. Check out the Tiger Temple
Crocoseum
You can take a seat in our 5000-seat Crocoseum to get up close and personal with all our amazing wildlife! From your seat in the Crocoseum you will experience wildlife like nowhere else! The birds fly overhead, the snakes slither past and of course, the highlight of the day - at 11 o'clock it's CROC O'CLOCK! Check out the Crocoseum
Animal Encounters
Terri and I eat, sleep and live for wildlife. Our love, passion, and devotion is to educate and share with the world our magnificent - often threatened or sometimes threatening - wildlife. Book an Animal Encounter for your chance to get up close to some amazing animals. Take a walk with a tiger, pat a cheetah, cuddle a possum, feed an echidna plus much more...
Find out more about our Animal EncountersAsian Elephants
10:30am and 3:00pm daily! Free elephant feeding sessions. Kick off your Australia Zoo adventure with our morning elephant feed at 10.30am! We supply the fresh fruit and vegetables to feed our beautiful girls, and they absolutely love meeting everyone. When you come through admissions make sure you get one of our customer service team members to mark the feeding area on your map. It is an event not to be missed!
Hand Feed the Animals
Grab a bag of kangaroo food from the Kids Zoo, Information Desk or from one of the Shuttle busses and wander down to Roo Heaven where you can hand-feed our beautiful kangaroos.
Wildlife Photos
There's no better memorabilia from your visit to the Zoo than one of our amazing Wildlife Photos. At our Wildlife Studio you can get up close and personal with one of our beautiful animals and grab the snapshot that will be a memory to last a lifetime.
