Wildlife HQ Zoo facts for kids
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| Date opened | 2013, (Precursor Alma Park Zoo 1969- |
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| Location | Woombye, Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 26°40′21.62″S 152°59′26.81″E / 26.6726722°S 152.9907806°E |
| Memberships | ZAA |
Welcome to Wildlife HQ Zoo! This amazing zoo, once known as Queensland Zoo, is found right next to the famous Big Pineapple in Woombye, Queensland. It's on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland in Australia. The zoo first opened its doors in November 2013. A few months later, in March 2014, many animals moved here from the Alma Park Zoo, which had closed down.
When Can You Visit?
Wildlife HQ Zoo is open almost every day of the year! The only day it closes is Christmas Day. You can visit between 9 AM and 4 PM. Just make sure to enter by 3 PM, as that's the last entry time for the day.
Meet the Animals!
Wildlife HQ is home to many different kinds of animals from all over the world. Let's explore some of the amazing creatures you can find here!
Amazing Mammals
The zoo has nine different types of primates, which are a group of clever mammals. These include the Ring-tailed Lemur and the Black and White Ruffed Lemur. You can also see tiny Common Marmosets and Pygmy Marmosets. Other primates include the Cotton-top Tamarin, Golden Lion Tamarin, and Emperor Tamarin. The zoo also has Black-handed Spider Monkeys and Hamadryas Baboons. Look out for White-cheeked Gibbons, who are expected to arrive soon!
Wildlife HQ also cares for several types of carnivores, which are meat-eating animals. You can watch three groups of playful Meerkats. There are also African Wild Dogs, known for their unique coat patterns. Other carnivores include the shy Maned Wolf, the quick Serval, and the special Malayan Sun Bear. Don't miss the Binturong and the adorable Red Panda.
You can also find Capybaras, which are the largest rodents in the world. Plus, the zoo is home to many amazing Australian mammals. These include cuddly koalas, hopping wallabies and kangaroos. You can also see bettongs, potoroos, quokkas, a wombat, and an echidna.
Wonderful Birds
The zoo has a few different bird species. You might spot the striking Red-tailed Black Cockatoo or the noisy Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. There's also the large Southern Cassowary and the tall Emu. Keep an eye out for kookaburras, tawny frogmouths, and curlews too!
Reptile Kingdom
Wildlife HQ has a wide collection of reptiles. These include many non-venomous snakes and lizards. You can also see Radiated Tortoises, known for their beautiful shell patterns. Most of the reptile collection is displayed in the zoo's special Reptile Barn.
