7 Zoos in Brisbane Worth Booking

1.Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,539 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Our pick

Travel from selected Brisbane hotels to Australia Zoo in an air-conditioned vehicle with drivers such as Steve or Bruce, who share local facts and a useful zoo route. Your ticket covers entry, the Wildlife Warriors show, animal exhibits, and a short visit to the Wildlife Hospital before returning to Brisbane.

“Our guide Steve was amazing, he was prompt, funny and flexible. He also shared shared some of his favourite views and stories from his time doing tours which were really helpful. His map was also amazing as it outlines the best use of your time at the zoo. Defo would say you would be lucky to get Steve as your guide”

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2.Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,522 reviews · from $82

Board at Southbank for a narrated Brisbane River cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy three hours with koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds, and reptiles, then return by boat. Dennis and the crew are praised for friendly service, with snacks and drinks available onboard.

“Very good tour and cruise. Lots of koala and other wildlife. The smell of eucalyptus is strong but nice.”

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3.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,397 reviews · 5h 30m · from $81

Cruise from Southbank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary aboard Mirimar II, with commentary from captains such as Robby and Robert. You get three hours for koalas, kangaroos, platypuses, raptors, and sheepdogs, then return by boat. Food, drinks, and koala encounters cost extra.

“Everything was great! Lovely & informative boat trip & the sanctuary was amazing with lots of animal interaction. 5*”

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4.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 512 reviews · from $42

Spend 2 to 5 hours at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, about 20 minutes from Brisbane, meeting koalas, hand-feeding kangaroos and lorikeets, and watching raptors and sheepdogs at work. Daily keeper talks and shows are included, while koala encounters and kangaroo food cost extra.

“We had a great time at Lone Pine Sanctuary. It was amazing to see all the animals. Everywhere we walked there were Koala enclosures. It felt like we were in a Koala Forest. The rangers were helpful and the free shows were a treat. The only disappointment was the photo moments, you had to pay $35 per family member to meet a Koala up close and you had to use you your OWN phone or camera. No professional photo was available. Such a rip off.”

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5.Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 495 reviews · from $105

Ride an air-conditioned coach from central Brisbane to Australia Zoo, with views of pineapple farms and the Glass House Mountains. Your entry ticket gives you about six hours to see crocodiles, snakes, kangaroos, giraffes, rhinos, and free-flight birds before the return trip.

“The experience allowed for ample time at the Zoo and it’s the easiest way to get there direct from Brisbane. Although, it does work out more expensive than public transport, it is more convient.”

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6.Brisbane: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 358 reviews · 1 day · from $41Best value

Spend a full day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, where you can see more than 100 koalas, hand-feed kangaroos, watch keeper talks, and visit animals such as wombats, dingoes, reptiles, and platypus. Entry includes the free-range Kangaroo Reserve, while food, kangaroo feed, and special wildlife encounters cost extra.

“It was one of the best mornings of my life. Animated animals because I was in the morning and healers taking care of them. Too bad I didn’t see that there was a program with activities at specific times, I think it would have been even better!”

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7.Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $128Top rated

Take an air-conditioned Croc Tours shuttle from selected Brisbane hotels to Australia Zoo, with admission included and about six hours inside the park. Drivers such as Steve and Mark share local tips, route advice, and stories. You can see crocodiles, tigers, wombats, kangaroos, and more before returning to Brisbane.

“Absolutely loved the guide - he was excellent at entertaining the bus on the way to the zoo. That really made the experience worth it. Australia zoo by itself is just… stunning. They also stop by the animal hospital as well which made me appreciate the place even more. Only slight criticism is the return was slightly too rushed - would’ve liked an extra 30 minutes, but given Brisbane’s traffic, I don’t blame them for wanting to avoid rush hour.”

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