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# Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is a wildlife day in Beerwah with a strong connection to the Irwin family and the Crocodile Hunter story. It deserves to be treated as a zoo visit, with time to watch animals and explore habitats, rather than as a theme park whose success is measured in rides completed. The Sunshine Coast location can anchor a full day of a Queensland trip.

 

The animal collection and conservation presentations are the central experience. Use the current zoo map and programme to choose the habitats and talks that matter to your group, then leave room for slower observation between them. Optional animal encounters are a separate choice, with their own booking and participation requirements; they are not necessary to make the ordinary visit worthwhile.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Zoos
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: -26.8366, 152.9595
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Location: Beerwah, Queensland, Australia
- Address: Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, Queensland, Australia
- City / locality: Beerwah
- State / province / region: Queensland
- Country: Australia
- [Official website](<https://www.australiazoo.com.au/>)
- [Getting there](<https://www.australiazoo.com.au/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Start with the day's presentation times and build a route that leaves time between fixed commitments. Plan for outdoor walking, sun protection and breaks, and check the zoo's facilities and accessibility information for your party. Compare general admission with any extras before booking. Use the Beerwah arrival guidance, and allow enough time on site that the journey does not turn the day into a rushed circuit.
- [Planning source](<https://www.australiazoo.com.au/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://www.australiazoo.com.au/>); checked 2026-10-25
- An Irwin family connection: Australia Zoo is closely associated with Steve Irwin and the Irwin family. 
- [Planning source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Zoo>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://www.australiazoo.com.au/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Zoo>)
- [Official source](<https://www.australiazoo.com.au/visit-us/>)
- [Independent source](<https://mapcarta.com/27748902>)
- [Independent source](<https://www.travelmath.com/landmark/Australia%2BZoo>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Australia Zoo


## THMPRK Score

7.1 /10

Australia Zoo scores well for a distinctive wildlife destination with a clear conservation and storytelling identity. It is strongest for visitors who want time with the habitats and presentations, rather than a succession of paid encounters. The base visit should carry the value; optional experiences are worth considering only when they match a specific interest.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

86.5% positive. 83 thumbs up; 13 thumbs down; 96 total votes.