Zoos & Wildlife in Australia
Australia is home to some of the world's finest zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, where kids can get up close with native animals like koalas, kangaroos and platypus alongside exotic species from every continent. Many offer behind-the-scenes experiences, keeper talks, and interactive animal encounters that make the visit truly memorable. Find the best family-friendly zoos with our honest ratings and visitor tips.
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Animal Land Children's Farm
📍 Diggers Rest, VIC
Hands-on farm experience 30 minutes from Melbourne with pony rides and cow
Penguin Protectors Warrnambool: The Middle Island Project Education Program
📍 Warrnambool, VIC
Guided coastal walk to meet Warrnambool's penguin colony and their Maremma
Burnarlook Llamas and Hazelnuts
📍 Gembrook, VIC
Private llama farm with hazelnut picking and bush walks in Gembrook.
The Funky Farm (Bookings Only)
📍 Hastings, VIC
Small-group farm encounters on the Mornington Peninsula — bookings essential.
WARRNAMBOOL WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS, GREAT OCEAN ROAD
📍 Cudgee, VIC
Feed kangaroos, meet koalas, and handle reptiles near the Great Ocean Road.
Edgar’s Mission
📍 Lancefield, VIC
Farm sanctuary near Melbourne where rescued animals are the stars.
Dingo Discovery Sanctuary, Research and Education Centre
📍 Toolern Vale, VIC
Meet wild dingoes and cubs at this research sanctuary in Toolern Vale.
Reptile Encounters
📍 Burwood, VIC
Hands-on reptile encounters with snakes, lizards and turtles at your event.
BAIRNSLEY Highland Cattle
📍 Gisborne, VIC
Up-close Highland cattle encounters on a scenic farm just outside Gisborne.
Kanyana Wildlife
📍 Lesmurdie, WA
Perth Hills wildlife rehab centre with school holiday keeper workshops for kids.
Wildlife Wonders
📍 Apollo Bay, VIC
Guided Otways bushland walk with koalas, wallabies, and native wildlife.
Willuna Sanctuary
📍 Chiltern, VIC
Overnight animal sanctuary on 63 acres near Chiltern with 200+ rescued animals.
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park
📍 Gellibrand Lower, VIC
Hand-feed kangaroos, pat wombats, and meet dingoes on the Great Ocean Road.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Brighton, TAS
Hand-feed kangaroos and meet Tasmanian devils at this conservation sanctuary.
Little Sherwood Drouin Petting Zoo & Cottages
📍 Drouin West, VIC
Hands-on petting zoo with goats, highland cows, alpacas, and a huge playground.
Cleland Wildlife Park
📍 Crafers, SA
Pat koalas, feed kangaroos and emus in natural-habitat enclosures in the
Halls Gap Zoo
📍 Halls Gap, VIC
Grampians zoo with 160+ species, free-roaming deer and hand-feeding experiences.
Gorge Wildlife Park
📍 Cudlee Creek, SA
Hand-feed roos and cuddle koalas across 15 acres of Adelaide Hills wildlife.
Australia Zoo
📍 Beerwah, QLD
World-class wildlife zoo with crocodile shows and hands-on animal encounters.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
📍 Wangetti, QLD
Crocodile attack shows, lagoon boat rides, and native wildlife just north of
The Briars Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Mount Martha, VIC
Fenced wildlife sanctuary with wetlands walk and native animal encounters.
National Zoo & Aquarium
📍 Weston, ACT
Zoo-aquarium combo with lions, tigers, sharks, and an exceptional themed
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
📍 Kotara, NSW
Free native wildlife reserve with close koala and kangaroo encounters in
Australian Reptile Park
📍 Somersby, NSW
Award-winning reptile park with venom milking, komodo dragons, and kangaroo
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