Best places: Wildlife refuges in Australia

Peaceful refuge dedicated to Tasmanian devils & quolls, with a visitor center & guided tours.

Wildlife park featuring educational shows with various birds of prey, including eagles & falcons.

Rescue center offering up-close viewings of endangered native wildlife & guided educational tours.

Wildlife conservation centre with daily tours hosting native species including Tasmanian Devils.

3 vast historical parklands with forests & open grassy fields offering a variety of recreation.

Hiking & wildlife viewing are popular at this expansive park with tours & a visitor center.

Zoo dedicated to Australian wildlife offering indoor & outdoor playgrounds, plus cafes & shops.

At this 25-acre zoo, visitors can view rare & endangered Australian animals by day & night.

Zoo featuring a variety of animals along with a splash park & adventure playground.

Park with many native mammals, exotic reptiles & hands-on encounters (fee) with photo souvenirs.

👍👍 We took our boys (7 and 9) along, and they loved the experience. It consists of 3 parts - a tour of the property and some local fauna in a tractor pulled "train" which was quite fun to start off with - we saw some wallabies, local birds and Brahman cows. Next was the 2-hour boat ride up and down th...

👍👍 Excellent experience! Had the pleasure of Rod (Rodrick) as our tour guide, couldn’t have asked for better. From start to finish it was an amazing day! Highly recommend. Rod gave us an amazing insight into all aspects of the rainforest and surrounding areas, he was cheerful and a brilliant guide. The...

Conservation center for koalas with eucalyptus trees, observation decks & interactive displays.

👍👍 Our tour guide Liam, was enthusiastic, knowledgable, friendly, and capable. He showed us animals we had never seen, and told us things we had never known. It is clear the park takes their conservation mission very seriously. They’ve invested a lot in fencing and trail cameras to protect native speci...

👍👍 Quality chargrilled dining with the beef eye fillet a stand out. Friendly and accommodating staff. The venue's decor had nice details. Alpaca day tours can be separately booked although we didn't experience on this visit.

👍👍 My trip to Seal Rocks was absolutely fantastic! The experience of watching seals in their natural habitat was truly mesmerizing. The rugged coastal scenery added to the charm of the visit. The seals themselves were adorable and entertaining to observe. If you're a nature lover, a visit to Seal Rocks...

150-acre park with paths through lagoon & forest areas with Tasmanian mammals, reptiles & birds.

👍👍 Great spot for snorkelling. Saw several large banjo sharks, sting rays, a huge eagle ray, sea stars, Australasian snapper, dusky morwong, toadies and other fish. At times the water was a bit murky but I expect visibility would be much better in calmer and sunnier conditions. Water is cold - recommen...

Family-friendly zoo for viewing African giraffes & zebras on safari tours, plus casual dining.