Check out our ‘Buy Tickets’ link above for all prices and options for Australia Zoo entry.

Children are free of charge until the age of three. Children ticket prices apply to all children 3 to 14 years of age. At 15 years, an adult or student ticket can be purchased (student discount entry requires presentation of a valid student identification card).

Australia Zoo is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Some of our gorgeous animals go to bed at 4:30pm.

Australia Zoo is open 364 days a year. We close on Christmas Day – 25th December.

Any valid international student, seniors or pension card can be used to receive the discounted entry price.

Valid Australian companion card holders receive a free entry for their carer.

Australia Zoo tickets include entry to Australia Zoo from 9am-5pm. Tickets include all of our action-packed wildlife shows throughout the day, plus children’s activities, including a giant jumping pillow*, the Laughing Frog Waterpark. We also offer a free shuttle service at the Zoo for your convenience.

Australia Zoo does not offer Afterpay or Zip Pay services.

With over 110 acres of gorgeous Zoo grounds, we have plenty of room to welcome all guests to Australia Zoo. We won’t sell out of tickets.

To honour the work of our current service personnel, Australia Zoo offers the following discounts 364 days a year for Emergency Services Personnel when they show their valid ID card:

• All state and territory Police Service – this includes all Police Officers and Federal Police, with valid government issued ID – Free of Charge

• Queensland Police Service – this includes IT and Admin, with valid government issued ID, must have QPS on ID badge – Free of Charge

• All state and territory Ambulance / Paramedic Personnel, with valid government issued ID – Free of Charge

• All state and territory Fire Personnel, this includes Rural Firefighters, with valid government issued ID – Free of Charge

• Queensland correctional services with valid government issued ID – Free of Charge

• 20% discount for DEFCOM cardholders

To receive these discounts, current identification must be shown on entry. These discounts only apply to the service member.

Please feel welcome to contact us should you have any further questions.

To honour the work of our Australian Defence Force, Australia Zoo offers a 50% discount to:

• Current Australian Defence Force members
• Australian Defence Force spouses
• Australian War Veterans and War Veteran spouses

Current international Defence Force personnel receive a 10% discount on tickets.

To receive these discounts, current identification must be produced on entry.

Defence and Emergency Service personnel discounts do not extend to family, with the exception of Australian Defence Force, Australian War Veteran and War Veteran spouses, who receive a 50% discount when appropriate identification is provided.

Australia Zoo offers the same price on our website as we do in person at Australia Zoo.

On your next visit, enter via our Annual Membership booth and show photo identification so we can take your photo and print your membership card.

If you have purchased a one or two-day ticket to Australia Zoo, you can upgrade your ticket to an annual pass for $129. Visit the Information Desk or Admissions Gate before you leave the Zoo to upgrade.

Absolutely! Please enter via our Annual Members or Prepaid Tickets booths at Admissions and provide your details to the Admissions team.

Tickets purchases through Australia Zoo do not require you to specify a date of visit. Tickets bought through the Australia Zoo website do not have an expiry date.

Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the Zoo. Please refrain from bringing glass, alcoholic beverages or plastic straws.

For the safety of our animals and guests, we prohibit the use of flying and throwing objects within the Zoo grounds. This includes drones, balloons, kites, balls and frisbees.

While Australia Zoo is spread across 110 acres of on-display habitats, our free shuttle service can transport you directly out to the Africa savannah.  Please also see later question: “Can I hire a pram, pull-along cart, wheelchair or motorised scooter?”

Australia Zoo covers more than 110 acres that is accessible to guests.

Absolutely! Visit our friendly team at group bookings at Booth 1 at Admissions.

Rain, hail or shine Australia Zoo will be open and all regular Zoo activities will run as per normal.

You can keep updated on the weather around Australia Zoo by visiting the Bureau of Meteorology and referring to the Sunshine Coast weather forecast.

Sun protection including hats and sunscreen, and rain protection such as umbrellas and rain ponchos are available for purchase.

Yes, Australia Zoo is one of the best family day trips from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast, with easy driving access from all three locations and a full day of wildlife experiences suitable for all ages.

Travel times by car:

• From Brisbane: approximately 1 hour north via the Bruce Highway
• From the Sunshine Coast: approximately 20 to 30 minutes inland from the Coast
• From the Gold Coast: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours north via the M1 and Bruce Highway

For families wanting to extend the trip into an overnight stay, The Crocodile Hunter Lodge is located 0.4 km from the Zoo entrance and includes unlimited Australia Zoo entry, daily breakfast, dining credit to Warrior Restaurant and Bar, sneak peek at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and a complimentary shuttle to and from the Zoo.

Yes, Australia Zoo is a great day trip from Brisbane, located approximately 1 hour north via the Bruce Highway. The Zoo covers a full day with over 1,200 animals, daily wildlife shows, hands-on encounters, and onsite dining.

Getting there from Brisbane:

• By car: approximately 1 hour north via the Bruce Highway, exit at Beerwah
• By train: Beerwah station is a short distance from the zoo, with connecting transport available
• By tour: several Brisbane-based tour operators run guided day trips to Australia Zoo

Yes, Australia Zoo is widely considered one of Queensland’s must-do experiences. It is the only Zoo in Australia connected to the Irwin family legacy, home to over 1,200 animals including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, and elephants, and one of the few places in the world where visitors can take a Sneak Peek tour of a working wildlife hospital. Australia Zoo is suitable for all ages and group types and open every day of the year, excluding Christmas Day.

Where it fits in a Queensland itinerary:

• Located on the Sunshine Coast hinterland makes it a natural addition to a Sunshine Coast trip or a day trip from Brisbane
• Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from the Gold Coast, making it a convenient destination for a full-day excursion
• Close proximity to the Sunshine Coast beaches, Glass House Mountains, and Noosa as part of a broader Southeast Queensland itinerary

No bikes, scooters or shoes with inserted wheels are permitted inside the Zoo grounds.

We have all of these available for hire at our Admissions at the front of the Zoo. See below for pricing.

Pram: $30 per day

Pull Along Cart: $35 per day

Wheelchair: $35 per day $30 with pension discount

Mobility Scooter: $70 per day (weight limit 135kg and minimum age 18) $65 with pension discount
In the event of poor weather conditions scooter hire will be converted to wheelchair

Refundable Security deposit required for all hires.

We strongly recommend you pre-book any of the above to avoid missing out on the day, as limited stock is available for hire. To book, please call our team on +61 7 5436 2000.

The Zoo is fully wheelchair accessible, including a lift and ramp to our Crikey Cafe and wheelchair viewing of the Crocoseum.

Absolutely! Our friendly shuttles team can assist you with loading these items onto the shuttle service. Unfortunately, mobility scooters are not able to be put on the shuttles.

Parking at Australia Zoo is free, with hundreds car parks to cater for large numbers of visitors.

Across the 110 acres of Australia Zoo, there are plenty of shaded rest stops allowing you to take a break, before continuing your Zoo adventure.

We have parents’ rooms located throughout the Zoo. The rooms nearby the Information Desk are equipped with free microwave facilities.

We have two smoking areas. Please refer to your Zoo map on entry and look for the signs. We ask that guests refrain from smoking outside of these areas.

We have locker hire for your convenience, located near the entrance. There is a variety of sizes to suit your storage needs. Payment options include Eftpos or cash.

Locker sizes and prices

Small locker: $8.00 Per Day, $5.00 Per 4 hours

Measurements: 40cm x 38cm x 59cm

Medium: $12.00 Per Day, $8.00 Per 4 hours

Measurements: 87cm x 38cm x 59cm

Large: $15.00 Per Day, $10.00 Per 4 hours

Measurements: 59cm x 44cm x 90cm

Our gift shops sell a range of basic medications and personal products. A Share the Dignity sanitary dispenser is also available at the Grasslands Cafe restroom.

At Australia Zoo we try our best to locate all lost property. If you think you’ve lost something during your visit, please phone +61 7 5436 2000 or visit our Information Desk.

Domestic pets cannot be brought into the Zoo.

If you or a member of your group would like to bring a Guide or Assistance Dog to the Zoo, please contact us on 5436 2000 or info@australiazoo.com.au so we can discuss how to best facilitate your day with us. We appreciate you contacting us at least 72 hours prior to your visit, so that we can discuss safe access requirements for your service animal and the biosecurity requirements of our wildlife.

Our Crikey Cafe offers a range of vegan, gluten free and other dietary requirement options. All foods are marked accordingly, but please see a staff member on the day for assistance if required. We currently do not offer halal food options. View our menus here.

Guests are also welcome to bring their own food into the Zoo.

We do not have a dedicated prayer room at the Zoo, but there are plenty of beautiful grassed areas throughout the Zoo where a mat can be rolled out for prayer.

The Irwin family live here at Australia Zoo, so be sure to keep an eye out for them in and around the Zoo. On special event days and school holidays, the family often feed the crocs in our world-famous Crocoseum. Check out our Events calendar page for updates!

The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital $2 sneak peek includes entry into our purpose-built viewing area. You will be able to see the veterinary team and hospital in action as they treat sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

All proceeds from the $2 sneak peek support the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and their quest to save our native wildlife.

Absolutely, you can feed the kangaroos at Australia Zoo! You can buy special kangaroo food from selected gift shops and our Information Desk for $3 per bag.

Most of our daily conservation shows run for around 20 minutes, with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors show running for around 25 to 30 minutes. View information on conservation show timings here.

All year-round guests can cool off in the Laughing Frog Waterpark, including splash area and giant waterfall frog!

Australia Zoo offers encounters with a wide variety of animals, with the chance to get up close and personal with koalas, wombats, lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, quokkas, otters, dingoes, echidnas, rhinos, komodo dragons, cassowaries, tortoises, giraffes, and reptiles. A selection of professionally captured high-resolution images is included in your encounter, giving you lasting keepsakes of your unforgettable wildlife experience.

Age requirements, accessibility, participant numbers and pricing vary between experiences, so be sure to check the details before booking. Visit the Australia Zoo animal encounters page for more information and current availability. To secure your preferred encounter, we recommend booking online before your visit, as many experiences sell out well in advance.

Be sure to visit our animals page to check out all of our amazing wildlife!

If you are within close proximity to Australia Zoo, call our 24-hour Wildlife Hospital on 1300 369 652.

Within other areas of Queensland, call 1300 ANIMAL to reach out to your nearest wildlife assistance group.

If you’re in another state or overseas, phone your local wildlife facility or veterinary clinic for assistance.

Children aged between 3 and 14 can be signed up to our Birthday Club! This entitles the birthday child to free admission into Australia Zoo on their birthday! Visit here to sign up.

* FREE birthday offer is valid seven (7) days either side of the child’s official birthday date.

Based on Bindi’s original treehouse from ‘Bindi The Jungle Girl’ Crikey! Clubhouse is a private entertainment space available for day hire. Elevate your Australia Zoo experience by booking Crikey! Clubhouse, open 7 days a week, to serve as your own private adventure hub during your visit.
For more information, check out our Crikey! Clubhouse link above.

The Crocodile Hunter Lodge is the best place to stay when visiting Australia Zoo. It is the only accommodation option that includes unlimited Australia Zoo entry, a complimentary shuttle to and from the Zoo, and an exclusive Sneak Peek at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Located just 0.4 km from the Australia Zoo entrance and owned and operated by the Irwin family, the Lodge is purpose-built to create the full Australia Zoo experience, with integrated wildlife habitats throughout the property and on-site dining at Warrior Restaurant & Bar.

A complimentary shuttle service runs between The Crocodile Hunter Lodge and Australia Zoo for all guests. An accessible and wheelchair-friendly shuttle is also available. No car hire or ridesharing is needed.

Stays start from $949 per night and includes a welcome gift on arrival, daily breakfast, unlimited Australia Zoo entry, a Sneak Peek at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and a Warrior Restaurant & Bar dining credit. Visit The Crocodile Hunter Lodge website for current packages and availability.

The Crocodile Hunter Lodge is booked directly through The Crocodile Hunter Lodge website or by calling the Reservations Team at (07) 5436 2300. Bookings are not processed through the Australia Zoo ticketing system.