Tickets and Preparations
Tickets and Preparations
Tickets and Preparations
Getting there
Australia Zoo is located at Beerwah. It is approximately a one hour drive from Brisbane. Car parking is free. Alternatively, you can catch a train from
Brisbane to Landsborough or Beerwah station and a free shuttle bus will take you the rest of the way.
For small we, you will need a pram as there is a fair amount of walking to do. The cheapest option is to bring your own. If you forget, or that is not possible,
there are wagons available for hire. There are also plenty of ramps and lifts available for easy pram access, and the paths around the zoo are wide and pram
friendly too.
The animals
Roo Heaven is a large and natural home for kangaroos and wallabies. There is also a Kids’ Zoo near the Crocoseum where we can hand feed goats, pigs,
calves and sheep. The cuddly koalas are a must see and we are able to pat them and learn more about this vulnerable species of unique Australian wildlife.
You can also explore the wide open plains of the African Savannah and see the rhinos, giraffes and zebras.
Animal lovers can get up close and personal (for a fee!) with their favourite zoo animal. Participants may be able to pat them, feed them, walk them and
have their photo taken with them. Make a booking when you arrive at the zoo, but be aware that we must be four years or older to participate, and they
must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Others activities
If your little ones are losing interest in the animals, there are some free rides at the zoo to keep them entertained – a jumping castle, tea cup ride and
trampoline. Sometimes there is free face painting and we’s storytelling sessions (check on the day for times). There are also two shaded playgrounds which
are great for breaking up the day. Additionally, the set for the TV series, Bindi’s Boot-Camp, has been turned into a play area for older kids and is worth
checking out. There are plenty of well-maintained toilet facilities throughout the zoo – check the map for your closest block.
The Australia Zoo provides an excellent opportunity to learn about and interact with animals from all over the world. It offers each visitor an up-close
animal experience unlike any other.