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4.7 (70 reviews)
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Patricia L.

For all you zoo lovers...this is a must-do zoo!!! A note to everyone: if you love animals, learning about wildlife, the preservation of wildlife, etc., then you'll love this zoo, especially since the wildlife warriors make it their mission to "spread the word." Up front, I highly recommend visiting this zoo if you are planning a visit to Australia. So, I kept running it through my head on what I wanted to say in my review about this zoo. I simply can't seem to find the words and/or don't know where to start. I'll try by just speaking from the heart... Visiting Australia is something I always wanted to do in general and we love zoos. When I/we started asking ourselves in the planning stage what it is we really wanted to do...the Australia Zoo was at the top of the list. There is a lot of unique wildlife in Australia and this zoo ensures you not only see it, but you are well-educated about it. Once we decided to visit the zoo and did our research, we literally planned our entire visit to Australia around the Zoo. I am so happy we did instead of just popping in for a day or two like we would have with any other zoo. We knew in advance that we wanted to do animal encounters, but they only happen on certain days & times. Initially, we only set our sights on visiting for 2 days, but that turned into 5 days. For us, it was absolutely amazing, we never got bored and we left wanting more!!! We ended up spreading out our encounters over the course of 3 days so we wouldn't be rushed. This also allowed us to fit in the shows and/or talks that we wanted to attend and just take our time. Moreover, we ended up with one full day of just taking our time to walk about the zoo without any commitments to just enjoy it all. The last day was to revisit things we wanted to see again, and thank the staff that was so wonderful to us during our visit. I would recommend to anyone visiting the zoo for the first time to spend at least 2 full days to truly enjoy it. If you want to do animal encounters, then add a day (or 2 depending on the encounters). The zoo is huge...I mean HUGE! Everywhere you look there is something! In addition, due to the wonderful fauna & flora, the birds and other critters that have found a sanctuary living at the zoo are fantastic as well. In my opinion, if you only spend a day then you are surely going to miss something. Not all zoos are equal and this zoo is just incredible for any and all ages...you just need to experience it for yourself! Parking at the zoo is free and there is more than ample parking. I feel as though the entry fees, goods, food, souvenirs, etc. are all priced fair. The zoo is exceptionally clean beyond words...it's extraordinary really. Note: During our 5 days at the zoo, we got to know some of the staff due to various encounters, dealings, and shopping. I can't begin to tell you how friendly the staff was/is. They are truly remarkable people and really made the difference during our visit. We only had one negative encounter with a staff member on our 5th day of entry at the entry point outside the zoo, but we knew this wasn't the norm from previously visiting in the days prior. Most of the folks we had an interaction with at Guest Services treated us like they had known us forever--it was lovely. On that note, I'd like to give a big shout-out to Molly, Stacey, Toni, Josh, and Jules for ensuring our visit was top-notch and special, we really appreciate it...Thank you!!! The moment we drove away from the zoo on our last day of visiting we started missing it. We truly hope to go back one day...

Justin N.

I've been to Zoos all over the world and this is my favorite zoo by far. The crocoseum is awesome and the show was great. They had Vegan options at the cafe even and we even got to pet some koalas and kangaroos. Definitely worth the visit if you are in Brisbane and have a full day!

Robert Irwin
Jerry D.

Here from the States with four traveling friends. The day we visited it was raining pretty constantly but we came prepared with umbrellas and ponchos. The zoo is beautifully landscaped. It was lush and filled with native plants which I had a great time learning about. Many of the thoroughfare's were underwater but we had a great day. We even fed the roos! The wallabies were very shy and wouldn't come near despite the enticement of a snack. Loved Bindi's island and all the lemurs that we walked amongst. We headed to the Crocosseum for the Wildlife Warrior Show. Two of my friends visited last year and didn't have the privilege to see the Irwin's so imagine the thrill when Robert and Chandler were called out. We were starstruck. Despite the rain it was an amazing experience. Even in the rain many of the shows were downscaled and we felt like it was a VIP experience.

Timothy A.

Visiting the Australia Zoo was a bucket list item for my family and I. With that being said, we did kick it up a notch and went with the Platinum Experience. We'll be paying for that for a while, financially, but the memories will last a lifetime. We had a day-long golf cart guided tour, personal photographer, various animal experiences at every stop that you can't get with the general admission ticket, and a behind the scenes tour of the animal hospital. Service was amazing on all fronts. I honestly can't put more to words. Thank you to the entire Irwin family and Australia Zoo staff for all that you do and have done as Wildlife Warriors.

Entrance
David S.

This place was actually surprisingly good, though when I was last here it was shortly after the passing of Steve Irwin, so you did sort of feel that event somewhat. However, it was still a pretty good experience, and the animals, despite being trained, are clearly well respected, as opposed to some places where the treatment was nothing short of appalling. So, this place was actually pretty good, and it certainly well worth visiting.

Larry M.

One of the best zoo experiences I've ever had. We tried to book the platinum experience a month in advanced but it was already sold out. So we built our own by choosing the 'Hire a Caddy' and scheduling as many animal encounters as we could in one day. Steve was very helpful with booking animal experiences.

Kellie R.

(Platinum Tour review!!) This was BY FAR the coolest zoo experience I have ever had! As a kid, I always looked up to Steve Irwin and it was a dream of mine to visit this zoo. I flew across the world to see this amazing place and to make the trip memorable, we splurged on the Platinum Tour. There wasn't much information on this tour (it's thousands of dollars so I understand people aren't doing this everyday) so we did it without knowing exactly what we were doing besides the itinerary they gave us. We were truly treated like VIP on this tour. We didn't share the tour with anyone else and we had our own personal tour guide and golf cart for the entire day (which was wonderful considering the heat had us Americans sweating)! Here is exactly what we got during the Platinum Tour: -one on one with zookeepers to ask any questions we had -golf cart throughout the zoo -personal photographer -VIP seating for the crocodile show -UNLIMITED food and beverage whenever we wanted from whichever stands we chose from -walked with a tiger -went onto lemur island and fed them -hung out with tortoises -held a koala -held a python -Pet a wombat -fed an echidna -hung out with dingos -met a rhino -visited the animal hospital and saw them work on a hawk, I got to legally name a koala, and we visited the restricted koala area -received a bag full of goodies -received a thumb drive of all of our photos (didn't work so they sent us a disc of our photos overseas) This was truly an amazing experience and I highly recommend this to everyone (save your money)! It's totally worth it. Also, most of the proceeds of the tour go to tiger conservation! This is truly a lovely zoo no matter what you do. It's large, clean, and the animals are well taken care of. The Irwin family is doing a phenomenal job along with everyone who works there and keeps this place beautiful with happy animals. When I visit Australia again, I will do this tour a second time (and hopefully meet the Irwins).

Irwin Family Statue

Surreal experience. For a relatively small admission fee you get the whole experience. Pet and walk amongst kangaroos at will, touch and feel koalas, catch a croc or bird show in the amphitheater, this place has it all. Very clean and well kept as well, shuttle services to get back from the far end of the zoo back to parking.

Feeding time
Paolo M.

Crikey! This is a must see when in Australia. This is the famous Steve Irwin's zoo. Packed with exhibits and beautifully cared for animals. The staff is enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. Everyone working there seems to be having fun. Speaking of fun, this place was a blast. We easily spent 4 hours there and probably could have done more if it weren't for the jet lag. The zoo has 5 main areas that you can either walk to (which we did because we had to burn off some extra calories lol) or you can take a shuttle which runs about every 10min. Tip: don't miss the noon show at the Crocosium. Graham the 14ft salt water croc that almost killed Steve and his partner many years ago is the star of the show. Yes these are wild animals and still have a killer instinct but so beautiful to see. I really love their conservation efforts and they really do care about the animals. Highlight of our trip so far!

Koala bears; mum & baby
Hilary P.

Very informative sanctuary, friendly staff and entertaining / educational shows. I love how interactive this place is, you can feed the kangaroos and just hang out with them in their enclosure. Highly recommend coming to Australia Zoo if you are in the area.

statue of the steve irwin family!
Angel L.

Kangaroos AND Koalas? You better bet they have these little guys! Where else could you encounter these animals AND feel the presence of Steve Irwin's adventurous spirit? This place is it! (: I really enjoyed my visit here. As any zoo or park would have, they provide a map of the place listed with detailed areas and shows! They had an area dedicated to the Irwin family, and the great Steve Irwin. From timelines, to photos, and more, you really get a glimpse of who this guy really was. I loved being able to feed the red kangaroos! They sell these small bags for $2 each (you can totally share a bag between two people, and be able to get good photo opts of the little creatures eating out of your palms, PROMISE. I'm a camera whore and I still had a good amount left before we were done for the day.) We also got to take a photo WITH a koala! I got to hold the little guy! :D What realllllly got me was when some of the employees would tell family stories about Steve and some of the animals. ): I still remember one in particular.. but its seems much too long to include in this review, so feel free to compliment/message me if you want to hear it! (: Steve's wife and daughter were also here the day I visited, if I purchased I think it was $10? worth or merchandise, I would've gotten the chance to meet them, get a photo with them, and a signature. I didn't really want anything.. ): (I regret not getting anything! bahhhhhhhhhh!) so we didn't get to meet them. anywayssss, they have allll sorts of animals here! I think my favorites include (besides the obvious koalas, and kangaroos!) the wombats, red pandas, and the tazmanian devils! If you're ever in Queensland and have an extra day to spare, spend it here! (:

This guy was crazy close to the croc.
Michelle M.

The Australia Zoo -- started by Steve Iriwn's dad and has many MANY references of the Irwin family around including a memorial to Steve. This place was a ton of fun to go to, even on a wet, rainy day. There were a ton of schools who brought their classes out. Like any zoo, it's got its specialty animals, shows, and funky cafeteria that will charge you a little extra for eating there. The highlights for me of this place are the Irwin family sculpture, the kangaroo feeding/petting areas, the koala petting area, and crocodile show. They also have lizards, snakes, wombats, elephants, firefoxes (red pandas who wouldn't come out to say hi), birds, and other marsupials. I would caution one going to the kanga petting areas on a rainy day -- INFESTED WITH MOSQUITOS because it's a marshy area prone to collecting even more moisture. This did not deter from my experience. I was on such a high petting kangaroos with little joeys in their pouches that I was set for life. Koalas, as any visitor would tell you, are cranky, ornery little things. They mostly just want to cling to their eucalyptus trees, eat, and sleep. So they aren't these cuddly little bears that you're imagining. They are still soft and if you scan reach them are available to be pet. I would recommend this as a "must" for anyone visiting the area.

Hayden N.

Absolutely the best zoo in the world! Zoo doesn't really describe this place, because it is more of a wildlife sactuary. The facility is huge and you honestly could spend a week here, there is so much to do and see. If you plan to go, which I highly recommend you do, make sure you get there at the start of the day!

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