List of zoos in Australia facts for kids

Australia is an amazing country, home to many unique animals you won't find anywhere else! To help protect these special creatures and let people learn about them, Australia has many zoos and wildlife parks.

Zoos are places where animals live in special habitats that are similar to their natural homes. People can visit these places to see the animals up close and learn about them. Zoos also play a super important role in helping animals that are endangered (meaning they are at risk of disappearing forever). They do this by breeding animals and working to protect their natural environments.

This article lists many of the cool zoos and wildlife parks you can visit across Australia!

Australian Capital Territory Zoos

The Australian Capital Territory, or ACT, has some great places to meet animals.

• Canberra Reptile Zoo, Nicholls
• Canberra Walk in Aviary , Nicholls
• National Zoo & Aquarium, Yarralumla

New South Wales Wildlife Parks

New South Wales is a big state with lots of different wildlife experiences, from large safari parks to smaller sanctuaries.

• Altina Wildlife Park, Darlington Point
• Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn
• Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, Calga, Central Coast
• Australian Reptile Park, Somersby
• Banana Cabana Primate Sanctuary, Dural
• Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park, Port Macquarie
• Birdland Animal Park, Batemans Bay
• Blackbutt Reserve, Kotara
• Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Tintenbar (used to be Macadamia Castle)
• Central Coast Zoo, Wyong Creek
• Central Gardens, Merrylands
• Calmsley City Farm, Abbotsbury (used to be Fairfield City Farm)
• Featherdale Wildlife Park, Doonside
• Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, Nulkaba (used to be Hunter Valley Zoo)
• Koala Park Sanctuary, West Pennant Hills
• Mogo Wildlife Park, Mogo (used to be Mogo Zoo)
• Oakvale Wildlife Park, Salt Ash
• Potoroo Palace Native Animal Educational Sanctuary, Merimbula (used to be Yellow Pinch Wildlife Park)
• Shoalhaven Zoo, Nowra
• Sydney Zoo, Bungarribee
• Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh
• Taralga Wildlife Park, Taralga
• Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
• Taronga Zoo, Mosman
• Wagga Wagga Zoo, Wagga Wagga
• Wild Cat Conservation Centre, Wilberforce
• Wild Life Sydney, Darling Harbour
• Zambi Wildlife Retreat, Wallacia

Northern Territory Animal Parks

The Northern Territory is famous for its crocodiles and desert animals. Here are some places to see them.

• Alice Springs Desert Park, Alice Springs
• Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Alice Springs
• Crocodylus Park, Darwin
• Crocosaurus Cove, Darwin
• Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs

Queensland Zoos and Sanctuaries

Queensland is known for its sunny weather and diverse wildlife, including many tropical animals.

• Alexandra Park Zoo, Bundaberg
• Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast
• Billabong Sanctuary, Nome, Townsville
• Birdworld Kuranda, Kuranda
• Brisbane Forest Park, Brisbane
• Bungalow Bay Koala Village, Magnetic Island
• Cairns Zoom & Wildlife Dome, Cairns
• Cooberrie Park, Woodbury
• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast
• Darling Downs Zoo, Pilton
• David Fleay Wildlife Park, Gold Coast
• Flying High Bird Park, Apple Tree Creek
• Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Palm Cove
• Ipswich Nature Centre, Ipswich
• Kumbartcho Sanctuary, Eatons Hill, Brisbane
• Kuranda Koala Gardens, Kuranda
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane
• Paradise Country, Oxenford
• Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda
• Rockhampton Zoo, Rockhampton
• Snakes Down Under Reptile Park and Zoo, Childers
• Wild Life Hamilton Island, Hamilton Island
• Wildlife HQ Zoo, Big Pineapple Woombye, Sunshine Coast
• Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas

South Australia Wildlife Havens

South Australia offers a mix of traditional zoos and open-range safari parks.

• Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide
• Cleland Wildlife Park, Cleland
• Glen-Forest Tourist Park, Port Lincoln
• Gorge Wildlife Park, Cudlee Creek
• Monarto Safari Park, Monarto
• Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Seddon, Kangaroo Island
• Urimbirra Wildlife Park, Victor Harbor
• Warrawong Sanctuary, Mylor

Tasmania Wildlife Sanctuaries

Tasmania is famous for its unique animals, especially the Tasmanian Devil.

• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Brighton
• Devils@Cradle, Cradle Mountain
• East Coast Natureworld, Bicheno
• Serpentarium Wildlife Park, St Helens
• Tasmania Zoo, Launceston
• Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, Taranna
• Trowunna Wildlife Park, Mole Creek
• Wing's Wildlife Park, Gunns Plains
• Zoodoo Wildlife Park, Richmond

Victoria Zoos and Parks

Victoria has a variety of zoos, including some focused on conservation and open-range experiences.

• Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat
• Gumbuya World, Tynong North
• Halls Gap Zoo, Halls Gap
• Healesville Sanctuary, Healesville
• Kyabram Fauna Park, Kyabram
• Mansfield Zoo, Mansfield
• Maru Koala and Animal Park, Grantville
• Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne
• Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Pearcedale
• Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Cowes
• Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee

Western Australia Animal Attractions

Western Australia has many places where you can see native animals and learn about their habitats.

• Armadale Reptile Centre, Armadale
• Australian Wildlife Park Albany, Torndirrup
• Bunbury Wildlife Park, Bunbury
• Broome Crocodile Park, Broome
• Caversham Wildlife Park, Whiteman, Perth
• Cohunu Koala Park, Perth
• Country Life Farm, Dunsborough
• Denmark Animal Farm, Denmark
• Discover Deadly, Carbunup River, Western Australia
• Esperance Bird & Animal Park, Gibson
• Greenough Wildlife & Bird Park, Greenough
• Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Lesmurdie
• Perth Zoo, Perth
• Ranger Red’s Zoo & Conservation Park, Mandurah
• Wave Rock Wildlife Park, Hyden
• West Australian Reptile Park, Henley Brook

See also

• List of zoos
• List of aquaria in Australia
• List of botanical gardens in Australia
• List of beaches in Australia