The 9 Best Zoos in the Gold Coast

1.Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 538 reviews · from $50Our pick

Spend 2 to 6 hours exploring Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. See koalas, kangaroos, wombats, reptiles, free-flight birds, and Lost Valley species. Your ticket includes keeper talks, animal shows, lorikeet feeding, and access to 27 hectares of bushland. Animal encounters cost extra.

“This was a wonderful experience. Even though it was cold and raining, we really enjoyed walking around. We were able to get close to a lot of animals and experience them without them being behind the bars of a cage. The koala experiencRead more”

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2.Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · 1 day · from $49

Spend a full day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary near Gold Coast beaches and the airport. Feed kangaroos, join the 8am or 4pm lorikeet feed, watch Wild Skies, explore Lost Valley and Outback Springs, and learn how the Wildlife Hospital protects Australian animals.

“Absolutely brilliant day . Friendly staff and so helpful. Feeding the kangaroo was brilliant and there was so many of them . All the animals were amazing. Our picture with the kolas, I really enjoyed. The bird show was so well done and very interactive with the people & children. All shows were fantastic. Super day & highly recommended it 😊🥳”

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3.Dreamworld Gold Coast 1-Day Pass – Thrills & Wildlife Encounters

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 137 reviews · from $78

Spend a full day at Dreamworld, Gold Coast, with unlimited ride access across thrill attractions, family zones, Rivertown, and WILD with Australian Geographic. You can see koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles, but paid animal encounters are not included. The mobile ticket covers entry only.

“Really fun highly enjoyed it just don't eat a pluto pup then go on a ride bad decision.”

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4.Gold Coast : Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $140

Travel from selected Gold Coast hotels to Australia Zoo in an air-conditioned vehicle with entry included. Your English-speaking driver, including David on some departures, helps you plan the day. Allow roughly three hours each way, then spend about five to six hours seeing wildlife, the animal hospital, and live shows.

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! the best time ever, got to see so many amazing animals, recommend the crocodile show after lunch!”

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5.Astra Lumina Entry at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35Best value

At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, you follow a self-paced 1.5km trail through native bushland after dark. Nine cosmic zones combine coloured lights, music, sound, artificial fog, and changing effects. Allow 60 to 90 minutes, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring your own snacks or drinks if desired.

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6.TreeTop Challenge Currumbin Wildlife Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $50Top rated

At TreeTop Challenge Currumbin, you’ll receive full safety training and gear before tackling seven self-paced high-wire courses, 100-plus challenges, and 14 ziplines more than 20 metres above the rainforest. The course passes over kangaroo and crocodile areas, with easy green circuits before the tougher climbs.

“Great experience. Totally enjoyed the experience, really challenged myself. Hubby enjoyed as well. We are still sore . . .”

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7.Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & TreeTop Challenge Combo

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend up to seven hours at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then tackle a supervised three-hour TreeTop Challenge with 100-plus obstacles and 14 ziplines. You can choose beginner, advanced, or extreme rope courses, then return to see koalas, emus, lorikeets, crocodiles, and more.

“Honestly one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. One disappointing thing was the lack of pictures. At the start we were told that there would be some pictures taken but at the end it did not happen”

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8.Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $35

Walk a 1.5 km trail through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary after dark, passing nine cosmic zones filled with changing lights, music, sound and fog effects. Allow 60 to 90 minutes. Food and drinks cost extra, and the sloping trail requires moderate fitness.

“Too expensive for what it was. Only suitable for kids under 5. $10 to buy a hot chocolate. Complete rip-off”

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9.Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Pass + The Treetop Challenge

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · from $78

Spend up to eight hours at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then tackle TreeTop Challenge’s three-hour aerial course. You’ll meet Australian wildlife, complete supervised rope obstacles, and ride 14 ziplines, including the Croc Shock, with routes for several ability levels.

“More ankle breaking wobbly challenges than zip lines. One of them was very close to twisting my ankle, verticle logs on the red route Which ruinned my mood for being there. Less zip lines than expected which would have preferred more of. Read more”

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