Dreamworld Corroboree facts for kids
Koalas at Dreamworld's Koala Country.
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| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Theme | Australian wildlife |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 8 |
| Other rides | 1 |
| Shows | 7 |
| Dreamworld | |
| Coordinates | 27°51′41.98″S 153°19′6.36″E / 27.8616611°S 153.3184333°E |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Replaced | Koala Country Australian Wildlife Experience |
Dreamworld Corroboree is a special area at the Dreamworld theme park in Queensland, Australia. It's like a big zoo where you can see many amazing Australian animals. This area is split into different sections, letting you see animals in places that look like their natural homes. Dreamworld Corroboree is a real zoo, with about 800 native Australian animals and farm animals living there.
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Discover the History of Dreamworld Corroboree
Dreamworld's first animal exhibit was called Koala Country. It opened way back in 1987. Later, in 2001, it got a big upgrade and became the Australian Wildlife Experience. This new area cost about A$5 million to build!
In 2012, the Australian government helped out. They gave $1.1 million to make the area even better. Dreamworld added another $1.1 million, making it a $2.2 million project. The goal was to create a place that also teaches about Indigenous culture. Dreamworld Corroboree officially opened on December 12, 2013.
Ride the Avis Vintage Cars
The Avis Vintage Cars is a fun ride where you get to drive small replica cars. These cars look just like old Ford Model T cars! They follow a special track. This ride has been at Dreamworld since the park first opened in 1981. There are fourteen of these cool cars, and each one can hold four people.
Amazing Animal Shows and Cultural Presentations
Dreamworld Corroboree offers exciting shows and presentations. You can learn about Australian farm life and Indigenous culture.
Australian Sheep Shearing Show
This show happens several times a day in the Dreamworld Woolshed. It's an interactive show that feels like you're on an Australian farm. You'll see farm dogs in action and watch how sheep are shorn for their wool. After the show, you can even try some traditional damper bread and billy tea.
Indigenous Cultural Presentations
Dreamworld Corroboree also has special presentations about Aboriginal culture. You can see demonstrations of traditional music and learn how they make fire. They also show you different cultural weapons.
Explore the Wildlife Exhibits
Get ready to meet some incredible Australian animals in their special homes!
Bilby House
The Bilby House is a unique exhibit where you can see the critically endangered bilby. Bilbies are marsupial animals. This house is designed to be semi-nocturnal, which means it's set up for animals that are most active at night.
Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest exhibit is home to animals that live in tropical places. Here, you might see large cassowaries, small red-legged pademelons, and different kinds of tree frogs. You can also spot green tree pythons and scrub pythons.
Kakadu Wetlands
Kakadu Wetlands is where you'll find amazing reptiles, especially crocodiles! There are two pools for both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. You can even watch a crocodile feeding show every day. This area also has turtles, magpie geese, water hens, and tall brolgas.
Koala Country
Koala Country is all about Dreamworld's collection of koalas. They have 58 koalas, including the first blue-eyed koala ever born in captivity! You can even "Cuddle a Koala" and get a professional photo taken. This section also has kangaroos that you can feed and gently pet. When it first opened in 1987, Koala Country only had 14 koalas.
Outback Adventure
Outback Adventure is an exhibit for animals that live in Australia's dry outback. You can see dingos, large red kangaroos, and emus. It's also home to southern hairy-nosed wombats, different types of snakes and pythons. Look closely for geckos, monitors, and shingle-backs.
Shopping and Dining Options
If you're looking for a souvenir, you can visit the Bunya Traders Gift Shop. When you get hungry or thirsty, head over to Presto’s Training Cafe for food and drinks. And don't forget, if you had a "Cuddle a Koala" photo, you can buy it at the photo store in Koala Country!
