Khaki It!

Steve Irwin Day continues the legacy of conservation, family and fun that Steve created. Show up early with gates opening at 8am and wear your best khaki to get 10% off* your entry price at the admission gate!

*Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other Australia Zoo offer and only applies to tickets purchased at Admissions on November 15 2026.

Official Welcome & Sheppard Hall of Fame Induction!

Starting at 9am, join us for the Official Welcome on the Cameron the Croc Lawn. There will be roving animals to kick start the day, followed by Sheppard’s induction into the iconic Australia Zoo walk of fame!

Wildlife Warriors Conservation Mission

Team up with your family and friends to embark on an adventure across Australia Zoo and learn how you can become a Wildlife Warrior! Do you have what it takes to complete this very special mission?

Sheppard Performs LIVE!

Get ready to sing along as Sheppard brings their live show to Australia Zoo! The iconic Australian sibling trio behind global hits including Geronimo, Coming Home and Let Me Down Easy are bringing their feel-good sound to the Crocoseum for an exciting afternoon of music, dancing and plenty of fun.

Catch Sheppard as live entertainment kicks off in the Crocoseum at 12:45pm!

Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course

Unleash your inner explorer and bounce, climb and crawl your way through our giant inflatable obstacle course! Located on the Outdoor Learning Centre lawn from 8:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm. This FREE activity is open to children aged 4 – 12 years old.

Free Skin Checks

Get your skin checked for FREE! Our friends at the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation are bringing their mission to save lives from skin cancer to Australia Zoo! Visit their life changing Skin Check Truck all day* near Cameron, our 8.2 metre crocodile statue.

*Limited places available.

Stacks of Fun Activities

There’s plenty of fun for the whole family at Australia Zoo this Steve Irwin Day! Enjoy special roving performances by Gubbi Gubbi, get creative with Fried Muddy Clay and join a Little Green Thumbs workshop. Join us out at Africa for an interactive African drumming experience, with sessions at 10am, 11am and 12pm. Connect with rhythms and truly immerse yourself in the spirit of the African Savannah.

Then, capture the memories with a special caricature of you and your family dressed in khaki, the perfect memento from a special day at the Zoo!