Animal Encounters
It’s Time to get Wild!
Steve once said, “when people touch an animal, the animal touches their heart. And instantly, we’ve won them over to the conservation of that species.” Our Australia Zoo animal encounters do just that – they get you up close and personal with our incredible wildlife.
Discover why each animal is so important in the wild and be inspired to join our mission in conservation! Learn from our passionate keepers about each animal’s unique personality and fall in love, just like us!
Tiger Walk Encounter
Time: 8:30am | Price: $399.00 (Up to two people)
Join our beautiful Sumatran tigers and their keepers on one of their daily walks behind the scenes at Australia Zoo! You’ll be in awe at these amazing animals and will never forget this once in a lifetime experience!
Book Now Learn MoreRascally Red Panda Encounter
Time: 9:00am | Price: $99.00 per person
Red pandas are found throughout the Himalayan Mountains and it’s a rare treat to be able to get up close to these gorgeous guys. Meeting one of our red panda residents here at Australia Zoo, you will experience firsthand just how soft and fluffy they are!
Book Now Learn MoreAustralia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Tour
Time: 10:00am, 2:30pm & 3:30pm | Price: $19.00 per adult & $9.00 per child
Visit Australia’s busiest wildlife hospital, where you can observe the extraordinary team of vets and nurses as they save precious wildlife right in front of your eyes. Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital opened in 2004, inspired by the unwavering work of Steve’s mum, Lyn Irwin, who was a pioneer in wildlife care.
Book Now Learn MoreMischievous Meerkats Encounter
Time: 10:00am & 3:00pm | Price: $99.00 per person
Meet our cheeky mob of meerkats. At just 30 centimetres tall, these playful girls make up for their small stature with their BIG personalities! They’re friendly, clever and confident, each with their very own unique characteristics. These girls weigh less than one kilogram and they just love meeting our visitors.
Book Now Learn MoreRegal Eagle Encounter
Time: 10:00am | Price: $29.00 per person
Come face-to-face with the bird that rules the Australian skies, the mighty wedge-tailed eagle! These impressive birds are the largest raptors in Australia and, here at Australia Zoo, you can witness their power up close in this breathtaking encounter.
Book Now Learn MoreUtterly Outrageous Otters Encounter
Time: 10:45am | Price: $99.00 per person
Crikey! Experience an utterly exciting opportunity right here. Come enjoy lunchtime with our cheeky Asian small-clawed otters, in our fabulous otter encounter! Help our awesome keepers train and feed these cute marine mammals some of their favourite treats.
Book Now Learn MoreRipper Rhinos Encounter
Time: 11:00am | Price: $99.00 per person
Crikey! Come face-to-face with our magnificent two-tonne rhino in this unique experience. Learn from our keepers about the second largest land mammal in the world and discover why the southern white rhino is so special. On this once-in-a-lifetime encounter you will get the chance to give this amazing animal a pat.
Book Now Learn MoreColossal Komodo Encounter
Time: 11:15am & 11:30am (Fridays & Sundays only) | Price: $119.00 per person
Australia Zoo is the only zoo in Queensland where you can get up close with a Komodo dragon! Komodo dragons are the largest species of lizard, growing to lengths of over 3 metres and weighing up to 100 kilograms. Crikey! Hang out with this amazing, endangered species during our Colossal Komodo Encounter.
Book Now Learn MoreCuddly Koala Encounter
Time: 11:30am & 12:00pm | Price: $49.00 per person
Meet a very special Aussie icon, the cuddly koala! During this encounter you can cuddle one of our gorgeous koalas and learn all about these marvellous marsupials. Our wonderful keepers will be on hand to answer all your questions and share what is involved in caring for this very special Australia Zoo resident.
Book Now Learn MoreNaughty Wombat Encounter
Time: 11:30am | Price: $49.00 per person
Get closer than ever to this native mammal in their home here at Australia Zoo. You’ll get the chance pat this gorgeous animal. These cool mammals, native to Australia, have a backward facing pouch so they can still dig burrows when carrying young. What a ripper!
Book Now Learn MoreGiant Giraffe Snapshot
Time: 12:15pm & 3:15pm | $49.00 (up to five people)
Did you know giraffe are the tallest land mammal in the world? This gentle giant can reach heights of 5.5 metres and weigh up to 1900 kilograms. Crikey! Here at Australia Zoo you have the chance to get up close and personal with these beautiful animals by hand-feeding one of our gorgeous giraffes.
Book Now Learn MoreTotally Tortoise Encounter
Time: 12:30pm | Price: $39.00 per person
Meet the largest land tortoise in the world – the Aldabra tortoise! This grand animal can grow up to one metre tall and weigh up to 300 kilograms. Crikey! These gentle giants absolutely love a pat and you’ll be able to watch them munch through their lunch whilst you learn all about these reptiles from our awesome keepers.
Book Now Learn MoreCheeky Cheetah Snapshot
Time: 12:45pm | Price: $69.00 (up to two people)
Meet the fastest land animal in the world – the cheetah! Marvel over their majestic markings and get up so close you can hear them purr. This encounter will get you an epic snapshot with one of our beautiful cheetahs. Crikey!
Book Now Learn MoreGorgeous Elephant Encounter
Time: 2:45pm (Friday to Tuesday only) | Price: $149.00 per person
Imagine getting right up close to the largest land animal in the world. Crikey! You will certainly appreciate the size of these awesome animals as you go right into their home and personally meet our gorgeous Sumatran Elephants!
Book Now Learn MoreSpiky Little Echidna Encounter
Time: 2:45pm | Price: $39.00 per person
Take part in an interactive, educational experience with one of Australia's native icons! This sticky-beaked creature is one of the most interesting animals around, and you'll never forget this up close encounter. These gorgeous, spiky, little echidnas may even sit on your lap so you can hand feed them. Crikey!
Book Now Learn MoreLeapin’ Lemurs Encounter
Time: 3:30pm | Price: $99.00 per person
Meet our tremendous troop of ring-tailed lemurs. This is a magical experience from the moment you board the barge that takes you to our very own Lemur Island. On this exciting encounter you can get up close with our lovely lemurs and they might even take some food right out of your hand!
Book Now Learn MoreAustralia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Sneak Peek
Time: ALL DAY | Price: $2.00 per person
Stop in at the amazing Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for a sneak peek and see some of our incredible vets and nurses at work from behind the glass of our dedicated viewing area. Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital opened in 2004, inspired by the wonderful work of Steve’s mum, Lyn Irwin, who was a pioneer in wildlife care.
Learn MoreFeed Our Kangaroos and Wallabies
Time: ALL DAY | Price: $3.00 per bag of roo food
Have a go at this! Pat and hand-feed our gorgeous gorgeous red kangaroos, grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies, rock wallabies and red-necked wallabies as they roam and relax within their vast home. Purchase some roo food at the Australia Zoo Information Desk or any of our our gift shops.
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