What makes it 95% Kids-Friendly: Kids up to 12 can feed roos, join barn and sheep-dog encounters, watch raptor shows, and use the indoor play zone; flat paths, toilets and clear fences keep the visit safe, active, and educational.
Why 3-4 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time for key animal feeds, shows, and rest breaks for kids.
Kangaroo Feeding:
Feed free-roaming kangaroos in the kangaroo reserve.
Tip: Buy A$2 feed per child at the entrance and approach gently to calm the kangaroos.
Wild Lorikeet Feeding:
Hand-feed rainbow lorikeets on your arms.
Tip: Join the 9:45 AM session for smaller crowds.
Free Flight Raptor Show:
Watch eagles and owls glide low over the grass.
Tip: Sit front-row 10 minutes before the 10:30 AM show.
Koala Close Up Encounter:
Get a guided close-up with a koala and learn from its keeper.
Tip: Book the 11 AM slot online in advance to secure a spot.
Barn Encounter:
Hold guinea pigs, cuddle chicks, and feed goats.
Tip: Book on arrival; the 1 PM session is usually less busy.

T E Dorward
This is a really cute little wildlife sanctuary only a few minutes from Brisbane. As it's name suggests, there are koalas here, along with dingoes, Australian reptiles and amphibians, flying foxes, parrots, and platypuses to name a few. You can feed and pet kangaroos and wallabies as well. There are photo opportunities with koalas, dingoes, tree kangaroo, and birds of prey. It takes a couple hours...
Angie Hoschouer
An amazing sanctuary featuring all the expected wildlife of Australia: koalas, kangaroo, emu, wombat, dingos, Tasmanian devil, fruit bats, various birds, and a platypus. Petted a kangaroo. It's a beautiful park and definitely a must see.
Anna S
A very nice and well kept animal park. There are different areas and different shows for visitors to enjoy. Although we did not go to see any shows we enjoyed just roaming around, looking for the animals and briefly catching a baby Koala looking out its mother’s pouch. Getting up close with the Kangaroos was another highlight. If you don’t plan on seeing any shows 2-3 hours is more than enough for...
Benjamin Lau
Been here a couple of times in my early days and remembering it was much more happening and fun then (OK that was like 20 years ago). Always a joy to be amongst the free roaming kangaroos and feeding them except when stepping on all the poop around the area. Seeing all the koalas get high was also comical. Sheepdog as always amazing and intelligent and wished I can bring one home. Gift shop kinda ...
Georgie White
Amazing place to visit, allow 3+ hours. So great to see so many koalas and native Australian animals including wombats, Tasmanian devils, native birds, reptiles etc. The free range kangaroos, wallabies and emus section is excellent too. We loved the dingos and barn section/sheepdog demo and the talks were really informative and well pitched. Lots of water points and places to get food which was we...
In Brisbane summer (Dec–Feb), temperatures can exceed 30 °C. Visit in the cooler morning hours and carry hats, sunscreen and water. In winter (Jun–Aug), animals are more active mid-morning; dress in layers.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (Ages 13+) | AUD 55 |
| Child ticket (Ages 3–12) | AUD 33 |
| Kangaroo feed (per bag) | AUD 2 |
| Stroller hire (per stroller) | AUD 6 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 190 |
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