We were tossing up whether to go to Sea World or Australia Zoo, Jacky was keen on Sea World but when we checked prices Australia Zoo came out in front, $60 per ticket is still a steep price to see a zoo but we were both surprised at the effort and detail put in to the zoo that the entry price seemed a little easier to take.

Mt Beerwah

First stop was Mt Beerwah, the largest of the Glasshouse mountains, the walk track to the top which takes about 3-4 hrs and involves hauling yourself up the final section using a chain was closed due to a major rock fall. Jacky was disappointed but we didn’t have the time anyway.

Australia Zoo is definitely a day trip, maybe two days. We arrived at 10:00 and left at 4:30pm and didn’t see everything or spend the time we would have liked to in some areas.

Sumatran Tiger, Australia Zoo

Koala at Australia Zoo

There are over 100 acres of exhibits and enclosures, they are well set out to maximise the animal’s natural environment as well as public viewing. The staff were very friendly, ready to answer any questions and really seemed to want to be there.

Crocodile feeding at Australia Zoo