Nature & Wildlife Activities for Kids in Brisbane
Brisbane is home to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world's largest and oldest koala sanctuary — a must for visiting families and a favourite with locals year after year. The Alma Park Zoo in Dakabin adds giraffes and meerkats in a more relaxed environment. For wilder encounters, the forests of Mount Coot-tha and D'Aguilar National Park host wallabies, echidnas, and over 200 bird species.
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Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge
Free rainforest walk to a glowworm cave and natural waterfall rock arch in Gold Coast hinterland.
Australia Zoo
Steve Irwin's world-famous wildlife zoo with crocodile shows, 1,200+ animals, Sunshine Coast.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary School Holidays
Cuddle koalas and feed kangaroos at Lone Pine.
Sea World Gold Coast — School Holiday Spectacular
Marine animals, rides and shows at Sea World Gold Coast.
Hervey Bay Whale Watching
World-class humpback whale watching in the whale capital of the world, July–November.
Mount Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
Elevated canopy walk through subtropical rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Iconic Gold Coast wildlife park with koala cuddles, kangaroo feeding, and wildlife shows.
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