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Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo

1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, Queensland, 4519

The Basics

An Australia Zoo entry ticket includes access to the zoo’s many attractions and daily events such as zookeeper talks and animal-feeding demonstrations; additional extras include animal encounters and visits to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. For those without a car, Croc Express day tours from Brisbane or the Gold Coast offer round-trip coach transport, including hotel pickup and drop-off. You can also combine a day trip from Brisbane with a rainforest walk in the Sunshine Coast hinterlands. One- and two-day zoo passes are also available.

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Recent reviews from experiences in Noosa & Sunshine Coast

Amazing
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Amazing
andrewwaren, Mar. 2023
Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Gold Coast
You can't come to Queensland without visiting Australia Zoo. Unfortunately we were staying at Surfers Paradise so this entailed a 7 hour round trip but I still don't regret our visit to the zoo. If you are staying in Brisbane it's a n brainer. The zoo is excellent whilst there might not be as many animals as some zoos their accommodation is first class. Of course, the crocodile in the main display area is the main attraction but the flying birds demonstration before was the best we have ever seen. Recommended.
Excellent service
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Excellent service
Angela_T, Nov. 2022
Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Gold Coast
We had a fantastic time. The bus trip made it stress free. The bus was comfortable and the driver was friendly.
Great tour organisers
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Great tour organisers
Srinivasan_v, Jun. 2022
Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Gold Coast
Australia Zoo was amazing and a must see place. The tour was neatly organised and the pick up was on time. Our suggestion for the tour organisers are 1. They could provide water bottles on the couch 2. There could be at least one pee pee stop / or rest rooms
Great trip to Australia Zoo!
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Great trip to Australia Zoo!
Anna_R, Jun. 2022
Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Gold Coast
Wonderful trip! We got to see Brisbane city and enjoyed every second of it! The bus was comfortable and our driver was very kind and friendly! Thank you!!!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Lines can be long, especially in peak season, so it’s best to buy tickets in advance.

  • On-site facilities include paid storage lockers, water fountains, ATMs, picnic areas, and a selection of restaurants, cafés, and gift shops.

  • Most of the zoo’s exhibitions are outdoors and you will likely do a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water bottle.

  • The Australia Zoo is fully wheelchair accessible; wheelchair rentals are also available.

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How to Get There

The Australia Zoo is located in Beerwah, Queensland, 37 miles (60 kilometers) north of Brisbane—about an hour drive along the Bruce Highway. On-site parking is free. The QR Citytrain runs to Beerwah from the Gold Coast and Brisbane; from there, free shuttle buses will take you to the zoo. Greyhound Australia buses run from Noosa and Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.

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When to Get There

The Australia Zoo is open daily year-round, but the busiest time is in summer (December and January) or during school holidays. To avoid the crowds, opt for a weekday visit off-season. If traveling by car, arrive early and head straight to the most popular exhibitions before the crowds roll in.

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Animal Experiences at the Australia Zoo

In addition to Aussie animals such as kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, and platypus, the Australia Zoo features fauna from other regions: rhinos, giraffes, and cheetahs in an African savanna exhibition; Sumatran tigers at the tiger temple (which also includes an incredible underwater observatory); and elephants in the colossal Elephantasia exhibition. There’s also a Wildlife Warriors show held daily at the Crocoseum, a birds of prey display, and various options for supervised animal encounters and zoo tours.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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