Winner of several tourism awards, the Australia Zoo is Queensland’s ultimate attraction. The Zoo is the brainchild of world famous Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. He dreamed of a place where the public could learn to appreciate the wonders of nature through first hand experience. The Croc Express coach service makes a daily journey between the Gold Coast and the Zoo, providing the ideal excursion for wildlife enthusiasts. An Australia Zoo Gold Coast Tour offers a full day of exciting animal adventure.
At the Australia Zoo animals live and play in beautiful, spacious and stimulating environments. Roo Heaven is a large naturalistic enclosure where Red and Grey Kangaroos roam amongst avocado and macadamia trees. Visitors can get up close to Australia’s iconic animals by hand-feeding them ‘Roo food’.
The Tiger Temple, with its striking South-East Asian design, is home to the Zoo’s beautiful Sumatran and Bengal tigers. The grandstand area offers guests a great view of these majestic felines at play with their giant ‘cat toys’. The tigers also enjoy swimming in their pool and an underwater observation platform gives guests a unique outlook on their natural behaviour.
The Zoo is home to the largest facility for Asian Elephants in Australia. Aptly named Elephantasia, it features large shady gardens and a pool overlooked by a statue of the Hindu Elephant god Ganesh. Visitors can watch the inhabitants as they splash under the fountain and luxuriate in their surroundings. Twice a day the public is invited to feed the elephants with a supply of fruits and vegetables.
The Crocoseum is one of Steve Irwin’s proudest achievements. It is the world’s largest wildlife arena and the Zoo’s entertainment and educational hub. ‘Wildlife Warrior’ shows held at the Crocoseum feature free flying birds, snakes, elephants and, of course, crocodiles, all entertaining audiences with their astonishing natural talents.
With fourteen events scheduled daily at the Zoo, visitors have a wide choice of educational and entertaining activities. Watch the playful antics of Asian otters as they feed. Learn about the remarkable habits of the koala. Join the crocodile team for question time. Find out what it’s like to be an elephant keeper. Get to know the world’s largest species of tortoise.
To raise money for its conservation activities, the Zoo provides a choice of Animal Encounters. These supervised hands-on sessions with a variety of species allow members of the public to interact with wildlife on a personal level. Choose from cuddly creatures like wombats, koalas and possums or fearsome beasts like tigers and cheetahs. All sessions are photographed to capture the memory of this unique experience.
A two hour guided Safari Tour is available for those eager to acquire more detailed understanding of the Zoo and all its extraordinary animals. People with an interest in wildlife rescue can book a Behind the Scenes Tour of the Australian Wildlife Hospital and watch a remarkable team of veterinarians at work.
With all the astounding exhibits, enjoyable entertainment, and opportunities to feed and interact with wonderful wildlife, there’s never a dull moment at the Zoo. An Australia Zoo Gold Coast tour is an unforgettable day out for the whole family.
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