Category Australia Zoo & Animal Encounters

Brisbane · AUSTRALIA ZOO & ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

The 8 Best Australia Zoo Trips from Brisbane

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The Irwins’ zoo up the highway is a full day of crocs, koalas and the Crocoseum show. These are the best Australia Zoo tours from Brisbane, ranked: which include transfers, which add entry and encounters, and how to time the day around the feeding shows.

From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket - First stop: the Wildlife Hospital before the main zoo day

From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer - Pickup at Sebel Brisbane: how the day stays on track

2.Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 495 reviews · from $105

Brisbane coach to Australia Zoo with roundtrip hotel transfer, skip-driving stress, and 6 hours inside to see 1200+ animals.

“Transport was clean and comfortable Fast process onto bus and then through private entry into zoo. Staff were polite but didn’t communicate at all with travellers. It was a drive of over 1 hour, there could have been commentary on the way about towns/areas and facts about places but it was just silence all the way. Not a very engaging experience”

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Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane - The 7:30 AM pickup and the ride schedule that shapes your day

3.Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $128Top rated

Brisbane to Australia Zoo with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and included admission for an easy day of animals and shows.

“Australia Zoo is amazingly well kept and clean. The staff was super friendly, and the animals were active and “engaged” compared to other zoos where animals were very lethargic. The highlight was definitely Robert Irwin and the show at Crocoseum.”

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Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter

Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter - The guided walk through the farm (and why the commentary is the point)

4.Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $17Best value

Meet camels at Summer Land Camel Farm near Brisbane, learn camel history, taste camel milk and dairy products, plus a guided walk.

“Had a super fun time learning about an industry I didn’t know existed! We got to pat the baby camels which were adorable and our tour guide was hilarious. I’m lactose intolerant but “plot twist”… turns out camel milk is fine! We pigged out on ice cream and cheese after #noregrets”

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Trevena Glen 1hr Animal Tour

Trevena Glen 1hr Animal Tour - Meet the animals up close at Trevena Glen Farm

5.Trevena Glen 1hr Animal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $46

Brisbane’s Trevena Glen Farm 1-hour animal tour is a small-group, hands-on family visit with alpacas, donkeys and more. Mobile ticket.

“Fabulous day out. The children were so excited to see the variety of animals as well as get to hold/pat and ride them. Our guide Eve was very informative, clearly loved the animals as well and ensured the children got the full experience. ThRead more”

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Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean

Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean - Kangaroo safari details: how to improve your odds

6.Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $172

Wild kangaroos, mangroves, and the HMQS Gayundah shipwreck on a private Brisbane coastal tour with bird hides, Osprey House, and lunch.

“This trip was absolutely amazing. My whole goal was to see kangaroos in the wild. And the day didn't disappoint. 2 minutes into our walk we spotted a little group. We seen approximately a dozen plus on our walk. The whole day was filleRead more”

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Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience

Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience - What you actually do during the 1-hour animal experience

7.Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $17

Meet donkeys, alpacas and more on a family-run farm outside Brisbane. A hands-on 1-hour animal experience with feeding.

“Great experience for children to interact with animals. They had a lot of fun. Very well organised. A chance to ride a horse, cuddle chickens, guinea pigs and pat horses. Lots more fun things to do. Very friendly staff.”

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Kangaroos, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour

Kangaroos, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour - How the tour keeps Springbrook walks easy but still exciting

8.Kangaroos, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $128

A small-group day tour from Brisbane to Springbrook’s World Heritage rainforest: kangaroos and koalas, six waterfalls, Natural Bridge, and easy walks.

“I had an amazing experience on the Springbrook tour! Our guide Victor was absolutely fantastic — attentive, considerate, and always making sure everyone was comfortable. He went above and beyond by providing water and snaRead more”

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