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.
Browse by Category
Find the perfect activity type for your family.
Zoos & Wildlife across Australia
Showing 24 of 75 activities
Animal Land Children's Farm
📍 Diggers Rest, VIC
Hands-on farm experience 30 minutes from Melbourne with pony rides and cow
WARRNAMBOOL WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS, GREAT OCEAN ROAD
📍 Cudgee, VIC
Feed kangaroos, meet koalas, and handle reptiles near the Great Ocean Road.
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.
Dingo Discovery Sanctuary, Research and Education Centre
📍 Toolern Vale, VIC
Meet wild dingoes and cubs at this research sanctuary in Toolern Vale.
Edgar’s Mission
📍 Lancefield, VIC
Farm sanctuary near Melbourne where rescued animals are the stars.
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.
Willuna Sanctuary
📍 Chiltern, VIC
Overnight animal sanctuary on 63 acres near Chiltern with 200+ rescued animals.
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.
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park
📍 Gellibrand Lower, VIC
Hand-feed kangaroos, pat wombats, and meet dingoes on the Great Ocean Road.
Little Sherwood Drouin Petting Zoo & Cottages
📍 Drouin West, VIC
Hands-on petting zoo with goats, highland cows, alpacas, and a huge playground.
Halls Gap Zoo
📍 Halls Gap, VIC
Grampians zoo with 160+ species, free-roaming deer and hand-feeding experiences.
The Briars Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Mount Martha, VIC
Fenced wildlife sanctuary with wetlands walk and native animal encounters.
Australia Zoo
📍 Beerwah, QLD
World-class wildlife zoo with crocodile shows and hands-on animal encounters.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Brighton, TAS
Hand-feed kangaroos and meet Tasmanian devils at this conservation sanctuary.
Gorge Wildlife Park
📍 Cudlee Creek, SA
Hand-feed roos and cuddle koalas across 15 acres of Adelaide Hills wildlife.
Cleland Wildlife Park
📍 Crafers, SA
Pat koalas, feed kangaroos and emus in natural-habitat enclosures in the
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
📍 Wangetti, QLD
Crocodile attack shows, lagoon boat rides, and native wildlife just north of
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
Billabong Zoo
📍 Port Macquarie, NSW
Compact 10-acre zoo with koalas, cheetahs, and hands-on feeding experiences.