Australia Zoo Zoo

Address: 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah QLD 4519, Australia

Website: https://www.australiazoo.com.au

Hours: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm (hours may vary seasonally)

Admission: Adult day ticket (online) typically around AUD 69 (prices vary; check website)

Australia Zoo is a large wildlife park on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, founded by Bob and Lyn Irwin and later expanded under Steve Irwin’s leadership. It is known for its wildlife shows, conservation work, and hands-on visitor experiences.

The site features themed areas and daily presentations, with a prominent amphitheatre used for crocodile demonstrations and other animal shows. The on-site wildlife hospital provides treatment and rehabilitation for injured native animals and is part of the zoo’s conservation operations.

Over decades the facility grew from a small reptile park into a major tourist destination and conservation organisation, expanding exhibits and care facilities while developing education and outreach programmes.

Australia Zoo is in Beerwah, roughly an hour’s drive north of Brisbane and within easy reach of Sunshine Coast resort towns; it is typically visited by private car, coach tours, or organised day trips from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

• Location: Located in Beerwah on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, approximately a one-hour drive north of Brisbane - most visitors travel by car or organised tours.
• Visitor programme: Daily keeper talks, animal presentations and interactive experiences are central to the visitor programme; seasonal events and conservation activities are regularly scheduled.

What to See#

• Crocoseum: The Crocoseum amphitheatre used for daily animal presentations and demonstrations, including crocodile-handling displays.
• Wildlife Hospital: A large on-site wildlife hospital that treats native animals and runs conservation and rehabilitation programmes.

Australia Zoo is at Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane. By car it’s most commonly reached from Brisbane via the Bruce Highway (M1) and the Steve Irwin Way/Beerwah exit; driving time is typically about 1-1.5 hours (roughly 70-90 km depending on start point and route).

Public-transport options include the Queensland Rail Sunshine Coast Line to Beerwah station, followed by a short taxi ride or local shuttle (around 10-20 minutes) to the zoo entrance.

• Arrive at opening to catch the daily keeper presentations and animal shows before crowds build-these are scheduled and are easiest to enjoy early when animals are more active.
• Buy tickets online and avoid Queensland school holidays if you want smaller crowds; if you're interested in close encounters or behind-the-scenes programs, book those experiences well in advance as they have limited availability.