Plan your day
Suggested Itineraries
WOW! Check out the awesome wildlife extravaganza at Australia Zoo! There's the amazing Tiger Temple, a whole host of hands-on Animal Encounters and stacks of action in the Crocoseum. We have created two suggested itineraries below to help you plan an awesome day at Australia Zoo! One includes all of our furry friends and the other will introduce you to the Zoo's slithery residents.
Slithery Day Out
- 10:30am ElephantsLIVE – you can hand-feed our elephants!
- 11:00am Wildlife Warriors Crocoseum Show
- 12:00pm Slinky Snake photo session
- 12:30pm Spiky Little Echidna Encounter
- 1:00pm OttersLIVE
- 1:15pm Totally! Tortoise Encounter
- 1:30pm Lunch @ Feeding Frenzy
Furry Day Out
- 10:00am Cuddly Koala photo session
- 10:30am ElephantsLIVE – you can hand-feed our elephants!
- 11:00am Wildlife Warriors Crocoseum Show
- 12:30pm Lunch @ Feeding Frenzy
- 1:30pm Sweetheart! Possum Encounter
- 2:15pm Naughty! Wombat Experience
- 3:00pm By Jingo! Dingo Encounter
- 3:30pm OttersLIVE
Brekkie with the Characters
Available every school holidays!
Brekkie with the Characters is the WILDEST way to start your day at Australia Zoo. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with our four fuzzy friends, BW Croc, Khan the tiger, Ploy the elephant, Squirt the whale and our special host Captain Conservation! The crew is fun, entertaining and best of all; they’re all about conservation through exciting education. You’ll have a ripper of a time! More Information
What to Bring When Visiting Australia Zoo
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. The Queensland sun can be quite fierce, even during winter. Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Rain Poncho. Queensland weather can often be unpredictable so it is advisable to bring a poncho or rain jacket to the Zoo, even if it's sunny.
- Water. A day at the Zoo can be very thirsty work, so make sure that you bring a water bottle with you. There are water fountains around the Zoo so that you can refill your bottle. We also sell bottled water at our foodcourt, kiosks, diner and beverage stands throughout the grounds.
- Snacks/Food. Feel free to bring your own snacks or food for lunch. There are plenty of nice shady areas around the Zoo to enjoy a picnic lunch, so bring a blanket and enjoy the beautiful surroundings or take a seat in the Feeding Frenzy food court.
- Camera. There will be plenty of fantastic photo opportunities during your visit to Australia Zoo, so make sure you bring your camera. Don't forget to also bring extra film/memory cards and batteries so that you don't miss out on anything!
- Comfortable clothes and shoes. Australia Zoo is currently set on 70 acres so ensure that you wear comfortable clothes and sensible shoes, as there will be plenty of walking involved! You may also want to bring a jumper as the afternoons can get quite cool, especially during the winter months.
- Watch. There are stacks of wildlife shows and hand-feeding opportunities on throughout the day, so bring a watch so you can get there on time!
- Cash. Even though we have ATMs and EFTPOS facilities, it is still advisable to bring some cash with you. The kiosks and Dingo Diner only accept cash, as does the Kids Zoo, where you can purchase animal food.
What NOT to Bring When Visiting Australia Zoo
- Domestic Animals. Australia Zoo does not allow domestic animals onto its premises, so please ensure that you leave your pets at home.
- Alcohol. Australia Zoo is an alcohol-free zone, so please do not bring any alcohol into the Zoo.
- Your own animal food. Please feed our wildlife the correct food and do not bring your own food. Animal food is available from the Kids Zoo and Kids Shop.
We hope that you enjoy your day at Australia Zoo!
Services and Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled parking
- Disabled amenities
- Wheelchair hire ($12)
- Motorised scooter hire ($25)
- Wheelchair accessible elevator
- Guide Dogs are permitted but must gain permission before entry
- Ramps, pathway, enclosure designs accessible by most transport aids
- Designated wheelchairs access in the Crocoseum
- Free admission for Carer's - must show government issued carer’s/companion card and be performing this role during their visit.
- Safari Shuttle and buses are wheelchair accessible.
Guest Services
The Irwin family and the management and staff at Australia Zoo are committed to ensuring that your experience with us is exactly that – not just a day at the Zoo, but a complete experience! Check out our extensive list of additional services to help plan your ideal Australia Zoo adventure.
| Small Lockers |
| Per Day $8.00 |
| Per 4 hours $5.00 |
| Medium Lockers |
| Per Day $12.00 |
| Per 4 hours $8.00 |
| Large Lockers |
| Per Day $15.00 |
| Per 4 hours $10.00 |
- Online ticket sales
- Lost property identification and delivery
- Lost children recovery
- Group bookings discount
- Group bookings greeting
- Postage stamps for sale
- Locker hire available
- Pram hire ($14 single, $22 double)
- Tag-along wagon hire ($14)
- Wheelchair hire ($12)
- Motorised scooter hire ($25)
- Full service travel agency, Australia Zoo Travel, for domestic and international travel, accommodation and activities
- Four retail outlets featuring Crocodile Hunter and Australia Zoo merchandise, Australian-made souvenirs and Steve Lives Surf Wear, Terri's Cougar Collection, Bindi Wear and Tigers Togs clothing ranges
Facilities
- Free car parking
- EFTPOS and ATMs
- Parents' nursing rooms
- Toddler seats in bathroom stalls for parents' convenience
- FREE rides, including a jumping castle and teacup ride
- Two shaded playgrounds
- Drinking fountains
- Phone card and coin-operated telephones
Photography
- Photography lab offering one-hour film and digital processing on site
- Digital photo printing stations
- Wildlife Photography Studio
- Green Screen Studio
Dining
- Two-storey, 1500-seat, open-air Feeding Frenzy Foodcourt
- Dingo Diner
- Three kiosks
- Beverage and ice cream vendors throughout Zoo grounds
- Drink and confectionary machines
Transport
- FREE courtesy coach service picking up passengers throughout the Sunshine Coast
- FREE coach pick-up from nearby train station
- Australia Zoo Travel, a full service travel agency to assist with flights, tours, accommodation and all your travel needs
- Steve's Safari Shuttle for internal transport, hosted by friendly and knowledgeable guides
Medical
- Team of mobile First Aid Officers
- First Aid vehicle for quick on-site transport
- First Aid room
- Highly trained emergency response team
Information
- Information Desk offering information on Australia Zoo, the local area and other Queensland attractions
- Complimentary map of Australia Zoo/information brochure on arrival
- Directional and informational signage throughout Zoo
Climate Information
Check out the climate information below to help you decide the best time for you to visit us.
View temperatures inred = highest value blue = lowest value
Climate Information provided by the Australian Government - Bureau of Meteorology website Crohamhurst is used as the nearest proximate Climate data site.
Australia Zoo advises that this climate information should be used only as a guide for current weather conditions.
