About Us
We are... animal handlers, construction workers, receptionists, sales assistants, marketing consultants, human resources officers, teachers, drivers, writers, designers, artists, gardeners, entertainers, editors, cleaners, sculptors, photographers, website developers, tour guides, accountants, volunteers and veterinarians. We are a community unto ourselves – a team of over 500 who work together to create the wildest show on earth for our guests each and every day of the year, and to further live out our philosophy of Conservation through Exciting Education!
Meet the Zoo Crew, find out how to get a job at Australia Zoo, check out the Zoo in the news and find out the latest Irwin family and Australia Zoo gossip! You can even go back to where it all began and learn about the Zoo’s exciting history. Be sure to take a look at our virtual tour with Steve Irwin as your guide, and have a go at all of the awards Australia Zoo has snagged!
Zoo Weekly - News and Gossip
Uni and Zoo refine croc research - Zoo News
A birthday something out of the box - Zoo News
Vote for Bindi! - Zoo Gossip
$180m hotel goes on safari - Zoo News
Ripper Rhino's - Zoo Gossip
The Crew
The legendary khaki collective! Our dedicated crew members are passionate about wildlife and habitat conservation, and committed to creating a positive and memorable experience for each and every one of our guests, every single day. Meet the wonderful individuals who make up the Australia Zoo Crew.
In the News
A birthday something out of the box
Look who's growing up fast!Australia Zoo yesterday celebrated the birthday of two very special residents by treating them to a sardine-laced birthday cake.The celebrations were for the Zoo's ... read more
Good Old Days
The story behind Australia Zoo and the Crocodile Hunter dates all the way back to the 1970s, when one enthusiastic herpetologist, Bob Irwin, and his Wildlife Warrior wife, Lyn, opened the Beerwah Reptile Park on four acres in a tiny town in Queensland. The rest is history!
Employment
A job at Australia Zoo is more than a vocation, it's a lifestyle - just ask any of our team members. Australia Zoo welcomes new crew members in many different ways, including our renowned volunteer program, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, work experience, internships and online applications.
Zoo Gossip
Ripper Rhino's
The Zoo is buzzing with excitement this week with the launch of the Ripper Rhino encounter. No- it’s not a spelling error…there are Rhino’s at Australia Zoo! Wooo-Hoo!
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Links
Be sure to take a look at our collection of links to find out more about the local area, weather, events and more! Thank you for supporting our sponsors, conservation affiliates and local business partners.
Awards
Crikey! Check out the swag of awards Australia Zoo, the Irwin family and the Zoo Crew have won! We are so proud of our accomplishments in the fields of conservation, tourism and business. We are definitely living our dream of Conservation through Exciting Education!
Zoo Tour
Ever wanted to take a tour of Australia Zoo with the Crocodile Hunter himself, Steve Irwin, as your guide? This is your chance! Take a look around the Zoo online with Steve as he shows you all his favourite animals and enclosures.
Media Centre
We have created this area to provide easy access to visual and textual resources relating to Australia Zoo and its owners, Steve and Terri Irwin, for the convenience of Australian and international media. Our collection is always expanding and being updated with new events and information, so be sure to check in regularly.
