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We are glad that we made up our minds for the VIP Panda tour. It’s worth every single penny. The keepers are just amazing and did very good job to keep the pandas happy & healthy. This is a once-in-a-life time experience as both pandas will go back to China in Nov 2024. Just don’t think and book it.
Thanks to Adelaide Zoo for an unforgettable family day out! We took the train and bus to get there, and the kids loved their first public transport adventure. The zoo itself was fantastic, with a great variety of animals and a beautiful layout. The highlight was the Zoo-baru car for kids, which had them beaming with excitement! The cafe inside the zoo was a pleasant surprise, with hot food and friendly service. The staff's smiles and enthusiasm added to the overall experience. We had a wonderful time watching the animals and making memories with the kids. Adelaide Zoo, you've won our hearts! We'll be back for more wildlife adventures.
Amazing day at the zoo. I have been to 3 different zoos in Melbourne, but this is the best. The birds here are so amazing. Panda was very beautiful. MUST VISIT IF YOU ARE COMING TO ADELAIDE
Adelaide Zoo offers a delightful and educational experience, perfect for families, animal enthusiasts, and tourists. Its focus on conservation, combined with its wide array of animals and interactive exhibits, makes it a standout attraction in Adelaide. Despite some areas needing modernization, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a must-visit destination in South Australia.
My recent trip to Adelaide Zoo was absolutely incredible! The star of the show, without a doubt, were the giant pandas, Wang Wang and Funi. Seeing these majestic creatures up close was a truly special experience. The zoo grounds are beautifully maintained, and there's such a wide variety of animals to see, from playful monkeys to awe-inspiring lions.
Great place to visit to explore. Lots of interesting animals. Because it was not too hot, all the animals were out and interactive. They have a great lion feeding show. Price was relatively inexpensive
Adelaide Zoo was a wonderful experience! From the captivating giant pandas to the playful orangutans, the variety of animals truly impressed. The well-maintained grounds provided a serene setting for exploration. The only hiccup was that a few indoor attractions closed earlier than anticipated, leaving us unable to fully explore them. Nonetheless, it was a fantastic visit overall, and I highly recommend it to anyone in Adelaide.
I recently visited George Wildlife Park Zoo and had an incredible experience! Here are some highlights:
Pros:
- Amazing Animal Exhibits:** The zoo has a wide variety of animals from all over the world. The Savannah Plains exhibit was my favorite, with its majestic elephants and lions.
- Beautifully Maintained Grounds:** The enclosures are spacious and natural-looking, and the entire park is clean and well-kept.
- **Educational Programs:** The animal encounters and guided tours are both fun and informative. Great for kids and adults alike.
- **Family-Friendly Facilities:** There are plenty of shaded rest areas, clean restrooms, and various dining options, including some great food trucks.
Cons:
- **Crowds:** It can get pretty crowded, especially on weekends, so I recommend visiting early in the morning.
- **Parking:** Parking can be a bit challenging during peak hours, so plan accordingly.
Overall, George Wildlife Park Zoo is a fantastic destination for a day out. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or looking for a family-friendly activity, this zoo has something for everyone. Highly recommend!
Pros:
- Amazing Animal Exhibits:** The zoo has a wide variety of animals from all over the world. The Savannah Plains exhibit was my favorite, with its majestic elephants and lions.
- Beautifully Maintained Grounds:** The enclosures are spacious and natural-looking, and the entire park is clean and well-kept.
- **Educational Programs:** The animal encounters and guided tours are both fun and informative. Great for kids and adults alike.
- **Family-Friendly Facilities:** There are plenty of shaded rest areas, clean restrooms, and various dining options, including some great food trucks.
Cons:
- **Crowds:** It can get pretty crowded, especially on weekends, so I recommend visiting early in the morning.
- **Parking:** Parking can be a bit challenging during peak hours, so plan accordingly.
Overall, George Wildlife Park Zoo is a fantastic destination for a day out. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or looking for a family-friendly activity, this zoo has something for everyone. Highly recommend!
The park was very much filled with people as it was a public holiday when we visited.
There are many add-on options that are available for purchase, including hugging a koala($15) and close interactions with other residents in the park($40 each).
Patting a koala is FOC and you can take a photo with them.
Packets of animal food are sold at the front counter for feeding. The wallabies aren't wandering as much outside their refuge area, maybe due to the large number of visitors (as compared to our frequent visits years ago). I'd presume they are well fed and aren't really interested in the food that we bought.
Overall, a nice sanctuary park to visit for visitors and the young ones.
There are many add-on options that are available for purchase, including hugging a koala($15) and close interactions with other residents in the park($40 each).
Patting a koala is FOC and you can take a photo with them.
Packets of animal food are sold at the front counter for feeding. The wallabies aren't wandering as much outside their refuge area, maybe due to the large number of visitors (as compared to our frequent visits years ago). I'd presume they are well fed and aren't really interested in the food that we bought.
Overall, a nice sanctuary park to visit for visitors and the young ones.
We did the panda tour, and it was amazing. Our great tour guide made it fun. He also showed us a few of the other animals on our way to the pandas. Highly recommend doing the tour if you are going to see the pandas. After the tour we explored the rest of the zoo.
WOW... lived in Queensland for 12 yrs... never been here until today... what a treasure... Beautiful grounds all tended Beautifully by the staff... privately owned and operated... the animals are VERY well looked after..healthy and look content..certain enclosurs have water features and running streams, I was very excited to see so many koalas 🐨 awake... many were just joey's when orphaned and rescued ..I went with my husband, and grownup son visiting from the UK..I have to say we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience... Please take time to visit Wildlife HQ.. You won't be disappointed 🐒🐇🐿🦇🦃🐨🦥🦘🐤🐍
Absolutely loved my visit here with the relatives from the UK. So many animals to visit and get up and close too!
I can see they are slowly renovating and some of the older parts is the more disappointing part and why I only did 4 stars. Hopefully next visit it will be all done and full of more Australian animals 😁
I can see they are slowly renovating and some of the older parts is the more disappointing part and why I only did 4 stars. Hopefully next visit it will be all done and full of more Australian animals 😁
Normally not a big fan of zoos but this place is done about as good a job as you possibly can to make the animals feel comfortable and provide a good experience for visitors.
The enclosures were all appropriately sized for the animals and were full of vegetation and enrichment items for the animals. Despite this, it was easy to see the animals and the talks/shows as well as the feeding, ensured you got to see lots of activity.
Only downside was the limited food selection from the cafe but that's a pretty low priority for a zoo, so I can't hold that against them.
Would suggest leaving ~3 hours for a visit and, if possible, come when it's not stifling hot.
The enclosures were all appropriately sized for the animals and were full of vegetation and enrichment items for the animals. Despite this, it was easy to see the animals and the talks/shows as well as the feeding, ensured you got to see lots of activity.
Only downside was the limited food selection from the cafe but that's a pretty low priority for a zoo, so I can't hold that against them.
Would suggest leaving ~3 hours for a visit and, if possible, come when it's not stifling hot.
Visited for the first time last week and had a lovely stroll around the zoo. The Emperor Tamarins are the cutest!
Timeframe: It took me about two hours to get around the zoo, stopping to take photos throughout, but didn't go stop for any of the zookeeper talks.
There is a cafe on site.
Timeframe: It took me about two hours to get around the zoo, stopping to take photos throughout, but didn't go stop for any of the zookeeper talks.
There is a cafe on site.
Wildlife HQ grows every time i visit! Its a smaller zoo with a mix of farm life meets jungle.
Animal experiences are amazing, staff are patient, don't hurry you, informative.... I know prices are going up but at my time, cheaper than most zoo's. We had a lot of difficulty getting my friend around in a wheelchair - you will have to have someone that can manually manage the chair.
Animal experiences are amazing, staff are patient, don't hurry you, informative.... I know prices are going up but at my time, cheaper than most zoo's. We had a lot of difficulty getting my friend around in a wheelchair - you will have to have someone that can manually manage the chair.
Wonderful sanctuary with a great variety of animals. It’s so peaceful the way it’s set in the rainforest. The animal enclosures are spacious and well maintained. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the vibe. Wheel chair and stroller friendly, didn’t feel crowded as there is lots of space. Visitors and locals alike should support this place as it does so much for endangered species as well.
Awesome place with a fairly wide range of cute and interesting critters, some lovely spots for a picnic and tasty light snacks from the shop if you don't feel like packing your own food.
If you're interested in holding a koala I would recommend visiting earlier in the day as it is very popular and tickets for holding the koala get sold out pretty quickly.
Looking forward to the next visit.
If you're interested in holding a koala I would recommend visiting earlier in the day as it is very popular and tickets for holding the koala get sold out pretty quickly.
Looking forward to the next visit.
Absolutely beautiful and quiet zoo. There are lots of shady spots and places to sit. The enclosures are very clean and the animals have plenty of space. We spent about three hours there. The whole place has a great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to others.
No place in Adelaide offers such an experience! It was my first time standing so up close to a Koala & even holding her in my hands. It was such a great feeling… While they have more to offer in terms of animals you can meet & feed. Had the opportunity to feed wallabies, kangaroos and even camel. Rest it’s a huge park with many reptiles, birds and other predator species to see. Also the baby penguins & the otter have my heart.
Had a fantastic time here!! The best wildlife in Adelaide for sure. The entry fee affordable and definitely recommend getting a bag or two of animal feed. You can get right up close to the kangaroo and feed/pat them, along with throwing feed into the camels mouths.
Absolutely love this place.
The new upgrades look amazing, and the staff are super friendly, patient and welcoming!
(Thanks for your wonderful customer service Sam)
If you want a reasonably priced day out , then head to this place.
Cost $90 for 2 Adults and 4 kids aged over 3, we took our own lunch/snacks and drinks and spent a good 3.5hrs. Lots of picnic spots, and places to sit along the way for tired legs to take a break or shady spots for a mum to BF.
Toilets were clean, enclosures look beautifully kept.
Only down side is the koala holds sell out quick, so book ahead, but the bonus is you can still have a photo and pat for free.
Can't wait to come back, we saw a mum & son doing a meerkat experience, which is something we would love to do next time.
The new upgrades look amazing, and the staff are super friendly, patient and welcoming!
(Thanks for your wonderful customer service Sam)
If you want a reasonably priced day out , then head to this place.
Cost $90 for 2 Adults and 4 kids aged over 3, we took our own lunch/snacks and drinks and spent a good 3.5hrs. Lots of picnic spots, and places to sit along the way for tired legs to take a break or shady spots for a mum to BF.
Toilets were clean, enclosures look beautifully kept.
Only down side is the koala holds sell out quick, so book ahead, but the bonus is you can still have a photo and pat for free.
Can't wait to come back, we saw a mum & son doing a meerkat experience, which is something we would love to do next time.
Great Wildlife park off the main touristy track. Easy access from the main road with parking available on the street leading up to the park. The staff were very friendly. Arrive early if you want to get pictures holding a Koala as the spots fill up quickly. Fairly steep incline in some areas which involve a bit of climbing/descending. A great selection of animals given the smaller size of the park. Very well maintained and excellent value for money given the price of other similar sized wildlife parks. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.
Park was okay, and a nice way to spend a few hours, although arguably not as good as other wildlife parks in the area. The park was relatively quiet, and the staff and keepers were quite friendly. A few of the animals were pacing which felt like something wasn’t quite right with the enclosure or care (although not an expert here…).
This place was So Much Fun! We did the Koala photo experience and while you can't touch or hold the koalas, you get closer to them than from the general viewing area, and the keeper can tell you the history of the bears there. 💯 enthusiastically recommend!
Love the park. Enjoyed having kangaroos and wallabies jumping around freely and this long beaked white birds flying around. Routes were well marked with places to sit down.
Great place. You can find gorillas, giraffes, Kangaroos, Tiger, 🦁, Elephants. They are preserving a lot of soon to be extinct species. This is the 1st carbon neutral zoo in the entire world. Well maintained and observed regularly by volunteers, workers. They are taking good care of the animals inside. The gorilla 🦍 rainforest was really very amazing then comes the kangaroo island. And yea the sea penguins 🐧 were also nice.
Great variety of Australian animals and opportunities to interact! Overall, nice place with extremely helpful staff. Bit difficult to get to if you don’t have a car and there are limited parking spaces.
They keep Dan Andrews wife here
Enjoyed the Koala Breakfast at the zoo. Arrived at 7:30 and got a tour of the zoo before breakfast (and before it opened to the public). Justine was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and had great energy. Buffet style breakfast was around 8:30. There were at least 10 koalas around and you could get up as much as you wanted to take photos. We were lucky enough to see a couple of joeys! Around 9:30 Justine began taking photos of people with the koalas. By 10 we had our photo taken and then we went and walked around the zoo a bit more.
For me, it was definitely worth the price for the experience. The only slight negative was waiting for breakfast til 8:30. Maybe eat a light snack if you're like me and wake up early and are hungry right away.
For me, it was definitely worth the price for the experience. The only slight negative was waiting for breakfast til 8:30. Maybe eat a light snack if you're like me and wake up early and are hungry right away.
Loved all the animals here !! 🥹
Didn’t see any wombats though (my fav) maybe because it was really hot when I went and a lot of the animals were hiding in the shade. There was a bird who spread his wings for us when we approached which was so cute !! It also wasn’t very crowded even though we went on a Saturday afternoon. The place is big enough that you can go explore on your own without people trailing after you. Lots of very interesting birds and friendly animals some of which aren’t even enclosed so you can get very close to them and pet them.
However, there was an older woman who was hounding us in the gift shop when we went to go look at things before we entered the wildlife park. She kept saying we can’t enter the park through the gift shop even though we weren’t and didn’t even know it was connected. We just wanted to look at some merch to see if we should buy anything before we entered. But she kept saying the same things when we were just looking so we just left because she made things very uncomfortable and just went back to look after we finished exploring the park. Definitely not complaining about her but she could have been friendlier and more understanding of the younger generation.
Still 5 stars though because the animals were so cute and seemed to be treated very well there 🤍.
Didn’t see any wombats though (my fav) maybe because it was really hot when I went and a lot of the animals were hiding in the shade. There was a bird who spread his wings for us when we approached which was so cute !! It also wasn’t very crowded even though we went on a Saturday afternoon. The place is big enough that you can go explore on your own without people trailing after you. Lots of very interesting birds and friendly animals some of which aren’t even enclosed so you can get very close to them and pet them.
However, there was an older woman who was hounding us in the gift shop when we went to go look at things before we entered the wildlife park. She kept saying we can’t enter the park through the gift shop even though we weren’t and didn’t even know it was connected. We just wanted to look at some merch to see if we should buy anything before we entered. But she kept saying the same things when we were just looking so we just left because she made things very uncomfortable and just went back to look after we finished exploring the park. Definitely not complaining about her but she could have been friendlier and more understanding of the younger generation.
Still 5 stars though because the animals were so cute and seemed to be treated very well there 🤍.
I really like this place! Great variety of birds and Australian animals. Perfect for overseas visitors wanting to experience Australian animals. Avoid weekends and school holidays of you can they get busy. Today I went at 11am on a Wednesday and there wasn't many people there at all.
Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Staff are friendly and welcoming.
At first, I thought AU$46 (adult) was a little bit pricy, but it was so worth it. I had a great time here to watch various animals and was very glad to see their good living environment compared to other zoos. They had 'Koala talk' at 11AM, and I was happy to be there.
Great zoo to go to! I had a membership back in 2008, but just recently when I was visiting my mom and brother, I got a membership which was awesome and it was so nostalgic since I moved to Sydney. I loved the African Savanna and I got to see Jelani, Uzuri and Makeba the lions, despite them not used to Jelani, coz he’s a newbie. The one thing that pissed me off is when those little kids banged on the Lion enclosure and they didn’t even listen at all and I had to tell the zookeeper about this and they had sorted it out, which was good, coz wild animals need to be respected, coz they’re endangered and went to the zoo five times, when I had a 10 day visit and that really made my trip da best! So thanks so much Perth Zoo! So sad I’m gonna miss u, but it’s worth it and I’ll come back again, if I visit Perth again
Great zoo to visit with the kids. Pram and wheelchair friendly. Just wish all the cafes and kicks would stay open longer throughout the zoo. Only the main one remains open the longest.
If the goal is to see koalas, I would definitely recommend it!
There is a koala in a position that you can reach if you reach it.
If you pay 30 dollars, you can take a picture with a koala.
But touch is impossible.
There are not many kinds of animals, but the accessibility is so good.
There is an opportunity to feed or touch.
There is a koala in a position that you can reach if you reach it.
If you pay 30 dollars, you can take a picture with a koala.
But touch is impossible.
There are not many kinds of animals, but the accessibility is so good.
There is an opportunity to feed or touch.
We love the zoo , arrived at 10ish and didn’t wait long to enter into the zoo. The gardens are very beautiful, abs even though it was school holidays we found we didn’t need to wait very long to get through different enclosures . We particularly enjoyed the giraffes and the butterfly house .
We went to Sydney Zoo today - Wednesday 27th September 2023. It was pleasantly warm - around 32°C by 12pm.
The maps - when given - were a great help in navigating the zoo.
The Broadwalk was great as you could see the animals so much easier when looking down into the enclosures.
It was, however, very crowded (probably due to it being holiday time for NSW schools) and areas such as The Nocturnal House were particularly noisy. Most Nocturnal Houses have quiet signs around and that is usually adhered to - within reason - by the visitors.
The mist sprays at the various stops around the zoo were really welcome. Those stops had shelter from the sun.
There were quite a few food areas. The food was way overpriced. The menu at the smaller food areas was limited and they didn't have quick walk along food. The menu had full meals only.
It is not comparable to either of the Taronga Zoos. Both Taronga and Western Plains have a variety of travel modes to assist with the movement of people to different areas of the zoo e.g. Taronga has the sky lift to get people from the top end to the bottom end or vice versa. Western Plains has carts and bikes for hire as well as being able to drive your own car or take your own bike to get around the zoo.
Sydney Zoo is a smallish zoo and when we went up in the ferris wheel it didn't look like there was spare land in which it could expand.
We generally add an encounter or two to our zoo or wild life park visits. Our grandson has been having encounters with a variety of animals from zoos and animal parks from Cairns to Sydney since he was four. He is now 7 - so it was disappointing that most of the encounters he would have been interested in were for children 8 years and above.
Overall I would give Sydney Zoo a 2.5 but I had to do a 3 as the review wouldn't allow me to do a 2.5.
The maps - when given - were a great help in navigating the zoo.
The Broadwalk was great as you could see the animals so much easier when looking down into the enclosures.
It was, however, very crowded (probably due to it being holiday time for NSW schools) and areas such as The Nocturnal House were particularly noisy. Most Nocturnal Houses have quiet signs around and that is usually adhered to - within reason - by the visitors.
The mist sprays at the various stops around the zoo were really welcome. Those stops had shelter from the sun.
There were quite a few food areas. The food was way overpriced. The menu at the smaller food areas was limited and they didn't have quick walk along food. The menu had full meals only.
It is not comparable to either of the Taronga Zoos. Both Taronga and Western Plains have a variety of travel modes to assist with the movement of people to different areas of the zoo e.g. Taronga has the sky lift to get people from the top end to the bottom end or vice versa. Western Plains has carts and bikes for hire as well as being able to drive your own car or take your own bike to get around the zoo.
Sydney Zoo is a smallish zoo and when we went up in the ferris wheel it didn't look like there was spare land in which it could expand.
We generally add an encounter or two to our zoo or wild life park visits. Our grandson has been having encounters with a variety of animals from zoos and animal parks from Cairns to Sydney since he was four. He is now 7 - so it was disappointing that most of the encounters he would have been interested in were for children 8 years and above.
Overall I would give Sydney Zoo a 2.5 but I had to do a 3 as the review wouldn't allow me to do a 2.5.
Loved our visit! Staff were all nice and we enjoyed learning about the animals. Got to pat the koalas 🐨, feed kangaroos 🦘, and hold a baby croc 🐊! If you want to get close and learn about Australian native wildlife I highly recommend.
Would recommend if you want the encounters to buy tickets in advance.
Also, this is great stop on the way to blue mountains if you’re heading that direction to check off tourist attractions.
Would recommend if you want the encounters to buy tickets in advance.
Also, this is great stop on the way to blue mountains if you’re heading that direction to check off tourist attractions.
fantastic zoo in Melbourne and definitely something I would go back again and again, especially with the zoo membership kids get in for free during the school holidays in Melbourne and on the weekend with the adults. we had a great time.
Short and sweet attraction, not many animals to watch but it was good experience for us. I especially went for koala 🐨 and very satisfied watching them because we got lucky they woke up exactly on our arrival 😄
For me, main attraction was koala then crocodile 🐊 aligaltor, kangaroos 🦘
Oh there was wallabies and Tasmanian devil too(flexing cuz we see lot of them here in Tasmania 😎)
Great to hang out with family. 🙂
For me, main attraction was koala then crocodile 🐊 aligaltor, kangaroos 🦘
Oh there was wallabies and Tasmanian devil too(flexing cuz we see lot of them here in Tasmania 😎)
Great to hang out with family. 🙂
A small and compact zoo. But it is easy to navigate.
Koala here was the most active and adorable compared to Queensland and Victoria. AUD25 was the fee to get a closeshot photo by zookeeper. Besides 2 printed copies, we were also able to download 15 digital copies of different shots taken. Highly recommended
Feeding kangaroo here was also quite fun. But kangaroo here only interested in carrot. We also noticed emu wandering around, but feeding emu today was not possible as the emu was not in a good mood today.
Koala here was the most active and adorable compared to Queensland and Victoria. AUD25 was the fee to get a closeshot photo by zookeeper. Besides 2 printed copies, we were also able to download 15 digital copies of different shots taken. Highly recommended
Feeding kangaroo here was also quite fun. But kangaroo here only interested in carrot. We also noticed emu wandering around, but feeding emu today was not possible as the emu was not in a good mood today.
We love coming to the zoo.
It's always a fun day out.
Staff are happy to chat to the children about the animals.
It's clean and animals are in great sized enclosures.
It's always a fun day out.
Staff are happy to chat to the children about the animals.
It's clean and animals are in great sized enclosures.
I visited on Father's Day, the men didn't have to take a ticket it was free. The zoo was pretty neat. I loved watching the spider monkeys and the orangutans. The rainforest was really beautiful. But I wish the navigation should have been better, it was a bit confusing. Other than that, the zoo was really amazing, and I would definitely visit again with my family
Fantastic day out, I'd advise getting there early as the carpark fills up quite quickly.
Father's day discount was a great offer.
Despite the popularity the queue was so short we basically walked straight through.
The Zoo was lively and felt great.
The animals seemed happy and healthy, the Lion was super lazy, maybe time this with feeding time?
The exotic birds were really good, great to see them in such big environments.
Our favourites were definitely the Rhino, the tree kangaroo and the Orangutans, so full of character and spirit.
Seems there are some new attractions on the way, the construction of this was well maintained.
The food trucks were a pleasant surprise. I felt the place could of done with some additional toilets.
All in all it was a great day out, would highly recommend.
Father's day discount was a great offer.
Despite the popularity the queue was so short we basically walked straight through.
The Zoo was lively and felt great.
The animals seemed happy and healthy, the Lion was super lazy, maybe time this with feeding time?
The exotic birds were really good, great to see them in such big environments.
Our favourites were definitely the Rhino, the tree kangaroo and the Orangutans, so full of character and spirit.
Seems there are some new attractions on the way, the construction of this was well maintained.
The food trucks were a pleasant surprise. I felt the place could of done with some additional toilets.
All in all it was a great day out, would highly recommend.
Fantastic zoo! Went here on a Tuesday and there was a fair bit of a crowd, but there was no wait to enter at all. Bought tickets on-site, staff were friendly and welcoming. Large variety of animals that look well cared for. Only issue was that some animals were moved to different enclosures, so we could not see them. However, we had to amazing opportunity to see the wombat while it was awake, so that made up for everything. Food at the cafes were filling and tasted great, would recommend for families and animal enthusiasts to come here 👍
Great zoo, can be done within about 4 hours or so depending on how fast or slow you explore. Was with little ones so spent the whole day exploring and we went around twice and they were able to see more the second time around as was less crowded and animals were being fed and more active.
I would suggest going later in the day to avoid some crowds and maybe catch some feeding, currently have some renovations being done for the 125 year anniversary, should be done by mid September 2023.
Will be a fantastic upgrade of eating area and extensive kids playground.
If you have little ones they also have a fun activity booklet just inside the entrance where they can find all the statues around the zoo, bring a pen or something if you want to cross it off though as it's not provided.
I would suggest going later in the day to avoid some crowds and maybe catch some feeding, currently have some renovations being done for the 125 year anniversary, should be done by mid September 2023.
Will be a fantastic upgrade of eating area and extensive kids playground.
If you have little ones they also have a fun activity booklet just inside the entrance where they can find all the statues around the zoo, bring a pen or something if you want to cross it off though as it's not provided.
Such a terrible attraction. The exhibits were very limited and the place was almost empty inside. We visited Currumbin a few weeks ago and we’re amazed by the open area and the joy of all the animals. Here, the animals are confined to tiny little spaces, with barely any real nature, and close to the smog of the city, and the animals look very sad and unhappy. It really should be relocated to an open air space!
Expected to see more. In the country of Coala and Kangaroo, I wish to see more of these creatures closely and in details. But the zoo just shows it without any explanation or interaction with visitors.
Otherwise is it a great place for kids and family to walk around.
Otherwise is it a great place for kids and family to walk around.
Pleasantly surprised how big this place was a stone's throw from Perth. Had all your animals you would expect, lions, rhinos, monkeys reptiles and even penguins.
While we were there it was getting some new buildings. So in the near future it's going to get even better.
While we were there it was getting some new buildings. So in the near future it's going to get even better.
The environment smells good (they put some perfume over there?)
Animals are being kept very well. All of them looks good 🤩
Kinda sad about the koala photos. Couldn’t hug or touch those cuties 🥹🥹
Animals are being kept very well. All of them looks good 🤩
Kinda sad about the koala photos. Couldn’t hug or touch those cuties 🥹🥹
the other guy doesn't know what a zoo is
Great experience, kids loved it. Everything comes off a main street so it's easy to navigate. Mornings are better so the cats are slightly more active. There is a clever orangutan who sits with a blanket on him. Cafes are decent.
Traveled over 300kms,No parking, waited over an hour in line to get in , couldn't see a thing due to crowds and couldn't find the reptile or spider enclosures ,even with a map and their you are here signs, not even sure they have one any more and that's what I travelled all that way for, the graffiti covering on bamboo ,the smelly toilets, the screaming kids and angry parents topped off with a disgruntled disabled person made the whole experience a nightmare.
Absolutely loved my visit to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The variety of animals was incredible, and the park's commitment to conservation and education really shines through. I was thrilled to get up close and personal with kangaroos, koalas, and even some adorable wallabies. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The park's clean and well-maintained facilities made the visit comfortable, and I appreciate the efforts they put into creating a safe and enriching environment for the animals. I can't wait to come back and explore more of this wonderful wildlife haven! 🦘🐨🦙 #FeatherdaleWildlifePark #AmazingExperience
Strikes a very good balance between conservation and entertainment.
The zoo is within walking distance of the CBD, and it's an enjoyable walk through the suburbs. It's also well served via the tram network. Very friendly staff and well laid out with a tremendous amount to see. It's a great day out for old and young, with plenty of toilets and places to eat and drink. I visited out of season and on a weekday (Monday, July), so it was busy, but far from crowded).
Modern zoos have a difficult tightrope to balance between entertainment and conservation and Melbourne's Zoo does this well. It's great to see animals being well cared for and mostly happy in their confinement, including a couple of baby elephants. The large aviaries are excellent to walk through, yet no so spacious that you end up having to play hunt-the-animal in the enclosures. No zoo will ever be perfect, but this one must be high up on the list of good ones, and ones doing their best to make a difference in terms of education and values in conservation.
The butterfly house is a must visit - tranquil, fragile beauty abounds.
The zoo is within walking distance of the CBD, and it's an enjoyable walk through the suburbs. It's also well served via the tram network. Very friendly staff and well laid out with a tremendous amount to see. It's a great day out for old and young, with plenty of toilets and places to eat and drink. I visited out of season and on a weekday (Monday, July), so it was busy, but far from crowded).
Modern zoos have a difficult tightrope to balance between entertainment and conservation and Melbourne's Zoo does this well. It's great to see animals being well cared for and mostly happy in their confinement, including a couple of baby elephants. The large aviaries are excellent to walk through, yet no so spacious that you end up having to play hunt-the-animal in the enclosures. No zoo will ever be perfect, but this one must be high up on the list of good ones, and ones doing their best to make a difference in terms of education and values in conservation.
The butterfly house is a must visit - tranquil, fragile beauty abounds.
This is a nice zoo, well laid out and overall a good family experience. Even with a full parking lot it wasn’t too crowded…for a weekend in July.
If you’re expecting a menagerie of amazing animals, I recommend the Australian Reptile Park or even Symbios; there are the basic big animals you expect to find at a zoo but that’s about it. The rides are fun but again, pretty basic considering the size of the zoo and ticket price.
Speaking of prices, if you think you’ll be back more than one time in a year the annual pass is slightly more expensive than a one-time visit.
If you’re expecting a menagerie of amazing animals, I recommend the Australian Reptile Park or even Symbios; there are the basic big animals you expect to find at a zoo but that’s about it. The rides are fun but again, pretty basic considering the size of the zoo and ticket price.
Speaking of prices, if you think you’ll be back more than one time in a year the annual pass is slightly more expensive than a one-time visit.
We visited on a Monday so it wasn't crowded; although the drawback was that there were less food stalls open. Overall the zoo was extremely lovely and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The zoo itself was also gorgeous and clean. Favorites were the lemurs and butterfly exhibits!
It's better to book your ticket online for a 10aud off and quick entry. It has convenient free parking. The Zoo is well managed and equipped. Easy trail flow. Heaps of rest areas and cafes around with plenty of great food to choose from. There are also rides for kids to enjoy. We had fun seeing all the lovely animals and long walks in the zoo. Staff are so nice and friendly. I highly recommend visiting this zoo.
Easy online ticket purchase, very reasonable prices and booking times. Free convenient parking. We enjoyed the layout of the trail. The best day to visit is a sunny day during winter as most of the animals are outside. The zoo is well equipped to manage massive crowds. Less bustling on weekdays. Great logical flow through the exhibits. Plenty of rest areas and washrooms throughout. Completely pram accessible and easy to navigate. Food carts were also positioned well. The cafe has great food choices, something for everyone. Great visibility of the animals without feeling too intrusive. Animals seem to be well taken care of. Animals were active so we got to see nearly all the different species. Staff were fantastic and the info talks were great. Little one really enjoyed the animals and it’s a nice long walk in the zoo. Highly recommend visiting this zoo.
The kangaroos were so cute and friendly, glad I went a little earlier cos there weren’t too many people. Relatively small zoo but very informative on the animals and well designed.
Bought Combo tickets for $75 to visit 3 attractions. The Indoor Zoo is small. It's ok for me, as I just want to meet the koala. Lucky for us, 2 of them are active and awake. Koala sleeps almost 16 to 20 hrs a day, so meeting these 2 koala made my visit worthwhile since I came all the way from Singapore. The koala enclosure is in the refreshment area. I spent 1/2hr drinking coffee and watched their playfulness. Love it.
My recent visit to Featherdale Wildlife Zoo was an absolute delight, exceeding all expectations and earning a well-deserved five-star rating. This wildlife sanctuary provided a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.
Feather dale Wildlife Zoo boasts an impressive range of Australian animals, giving visitors a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the country's most fascinating creatures. From kangaroos and koalas to crocodiles and Tasmanian devils, the diversity of wildlife at Featherdale is truly remarkable.
The enclosures at Featherdale were thoughtfully designed, allowing the animals to thrive in naturalistic environments. It was heartwarming to witness the excellent care provided to each animal, and it was evident that their welfare was of utmost importance.
The highlight of my visit was the opportunity to encounter and interact with some of the animals firsthand. Feeding the kangaroos was an incredible experience.The chance to have a close encounter with native reptiles left me with unforgettable memories.
Featherdale Wildlife Zoo also prioritizes visitor comfort and enjoyment. The layout of the zoo was well-planned, with clear signage and ample seating areas. Clean facilities and well-maintained paths added to the overall positive experience.
Feather dale Wildlife Zoo boasts an impressive range of Australian animals, giving visitors a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the country's most fascinating creatures. From kangaroos and koalas to crocodiles and Tasmanian devils, the diversity of wildlife at Featherdale is truly remarkable.
The enclosures at Featherdale were thoughtfully designed, allowing the animals to thrive in naturalistic environments. It was heartwarming to witness the excellent care provided to each animal, and it was evident that their welfare was of utmost importance.
The highlight of my visit was the opportunity to encounter and interact with some of the animals firsthand. Feeding the kangaroos was an incredible experience.The chance to have a close encounter with native reptiles left me with unforgettable memories.
Featherdale Wildlife Zoo also prioritizes visitor comfort and enjoyment. The layout of the zoo was well-planned, with clear signage and ample seating areas. Clean facilities and well-maintained paths added to the overall positive experience.
Took the wife and kids to this zoo. Great experience. Easy online ticket purchase. Reasonable prices. Enjoyed the simple layout. Animals seem to be well taken care of. Plenty of rest areas throughout. Food carts were also positioned well. Ate lunch here and kids enjoyed the food choices. Workers were professional and caring while dealing with wandering kids.
🐒🦍🦁🐘🦛🦘WOW! Melbourne zoo was amazing - cannot recommend this enough for adults and kids alike. You will definitely need a whole day here - there is so much to see and do and I highly recommend seeing any of the zoo keeper demonstrations. Only thing that I didn’t like were the prices at the cafe but if you bring your own food you can avoid it! Recommmend buying a membership as we have and can’t wait to come back again!
Lovely family day out. Annual membership is a good idea it takes only 3 visits to pay off and then you don't feel like you need to spend the whole day there, can come anytime for an hour or two.
We ate twice now at French creperie / pizza stand - Great pizzas and such pleasant staff.
We ate twice now at French creperie / pizza stand - Great pizzas and such pleasant staff.
500000000000000000000000 out of 5
Great day out for the kids! Purchased tickets online to save some money. We went for the dinosaur safari, and the kids loved it! The dinosaurs were spread all over the zoo, so it kept the kids entertained the whole zoo visit. Some of the dinosaurs moved (which was pretty cool!) It took us about 3 hrs to see all the animals, and that included having a quick lunch. We went in at 9 am and there weren't too many people around. Highly recommend visiting during the Dinosaur Safari! We also went on the Ferris wheel ($8/person/ride, kids under 3 free). The kids loved it! Great view of the zoo.
Amazing, 757/5 stars 🤩
The orangutans are based chads and there's a scanner thing.
The orangutans are based chads and there's a scanner thing.
Informative and relevant display, interesting keeper talk. The kids learned a lot about palm oil
I have been to the zoo many times of the last few years and it is always been an enjoyable experience, my kids have grown up and I have watched the joy on their face as they get more and more out of it as they get older. A new exhibit or two wouldn't go astray or something interactive would also be cool :)
As a non-Australian, I really enjoyed my visit to this park. Right from the outset you are greeted by small kangaroo which you can feed for $3. They are adorable and the experience is a lot of fun for children and adults alike. Besides that you get introduced you all of Australia's famous fauna such as wombat, tasmanian devil, emu and more. There's also a great reptile section with a collection of Australia's unique lizards and snakes. Overall great experience as a tourist and would definitely recommend.
It's amazing to see an orangutan so close! They are so fascinating!