Guide to Australia's Wildlife parks and Zoos

Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo was opened to the public on 23rd May 1883. It is the second oldest zoo in Australia (after Melbourne Zoo, 1862) and was established at a time of great resurgence and interest in natural history.

All Australian zoos reflected this trend and were modelled on the major European zoos of that time, particularly, Regents Park Zoo in London.

Alice Springs Desert Park
Designed to move well beyond the boundaries of traditional zoos, botanic gardens and museums, the park has adopted a holistic "habitat-based and story driven" approach.

Discover the desert in its entirety; the landscapes, animals and plants, and their traditional use and management by Aboriginal people.

The Australian Reptile Park
Located at Somersby on Sydney's Central Coast, this famous zoo is now regarded as one of the countries premier attractions. The 50-year-old Sanctuary is perhaps best known for its lifesaving work with the production of snake and spider venom, helping to save over 300 lives in Australia each year.

Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin: Crocodile Hunter)
Catch the "Crocodile Train" from Brisbane to Australia Zoo for a chance to see not only some 300 crocs, but also over 550 animals. Located on 20 acres, the zoo is recognised internationally as well as being a tourism award winner.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is located in the centre of Australia's popular holiday destination, the Gold Coast, with over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland catering for over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles.

Take in the sights of Australia by visiting Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see native animals face to face in natural surroundings. The Sanctuary is also recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility.

Fairfield City Farm
Fairfield City Farm is a 580-acre working sheep and cattle farm located less than an hour from the centre of Sydney. It's a fun day out for families and tourists alike, and has facilities that cater for corporate functions and private parties as well as offering a wide range of excursions for schools.

Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm
Situated on the magnificent coastal drive between the popular destinations of Palm Cove and Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles and native wildlife in Tropical North Queensland.

The Koala Hospital
The Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia, is the world's first full service hospital dedicated solely to the care and preservation of koalas. The Hospital has a surgery unit, six Intensive Care Units, a 24-Hour Rescue and Treatment operation and multiple recovery yards.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Opeing their gates in 1927, the Lone Pine is Australia's first and arguably largest Koala Sanctuary in the world. It is dedicated to the preservation of Australian Wildlife through education about the needs of our unique Australian animals.

Marapana Wildlife World
Marapana now has it all: A new look park, large flight aviary, dingos, wombats, water buffalo, kookaburras, camels, alpacas and more. Hand feed baby kangaroos, emus, deer and have lunch with the koalas on the verandah of the Koala Cafe.

Mildura Golden River Zoo
Comprising some 15 hectares, Golden River Fauna Gardens is truly a nature park playground. The park has an extensive collection of both native and exotic birds and wildlife including bears, monkeys, alpacas, ostriches, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, deer, antelope, wombats, dingoes and a host of other farm yard favourites.

Mogo Zoo
This zoo is privately owned, situated 10km south of Batemans Bay in the picturesque and historic goldmining village of Mogo. It is the only zoological park in Australia dedicated to the conservation of exotic animals outside the public statutory zoos.

Monarto Zoological Park
This 1,000 hectare open-range sanctuary is undertaking a major role nationally and internationally in breeding programs for rare and endangered species, like the Southern white rhino. The Park is located 45 mins from South Australia's capital city, Adelaide, and is the gateway to the picturesque Murraylands region.

Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo reproduces some of the world's major habitats, including the Australian Walkabout, a chance to see all of Australia's wildlife in one location.

Taronga Zoo & Western Plains Zoo
Never before have people been able to experience all the wonders of the world’s natural environments so close to the city.

Taronga Zoo’s new precincts will immerse visitors in a natural and cultural experience discovering the beauty and wonders of the different regions of the world. The redeveloped central spine and heart of the zoo will capture the unique cultural heritage of Taronga.

Territory Wildlife Park
This park demonstrates the relationships that exist out in the wild, between the unique native plants and animals of the region. It offers an amazing and unparalleled insight into the diversity of tropical Australia and should definitely be your first stop during any visit to the Top End.

Trowunna Wildlife Park
With over 35 species of birds and animals at Trowunna, plus free ranging Kangaroos, wallabies and a variety of birds that can be hand fed, this one part of Tassie you won't want to miss. Trowunna has one of the best nocturnal houses in Australia, which also houses our new reptile enclosure, where you can see snakes daily.

Victoria's Three Great Zoos
Melbourne Zoo is an historic zoo with an innovative master plan that displays a representative sample of the world's fauna and flora in a series of bioclimatic (or habitat) zones.

Opened in 1934, Healesville Sanctuary features Australian wildlife with more than 200 species of native birds, mammals and reptiles, displayed in a beautiful bushland setting.

Victoria's Open Range Zoo is an open range zoo where animals from the grasslands of Australia, Africa and Asia live in conditions as close as possible to those they encounter in their natural habitats.

Wild World - The Tropical Zoo
Just 20 minutes north of Cairns is 15 Acres of tropically landscaped gardens featuring a natural habitat displaying Australia's unique animals, plus some exciting international exhibits. Locally owned for 21 years, Wild World is Australia's most informative and entertaining wildlife experience.