Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is a large zoological park located at Beerwah on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, within the City of Moreton Bay. Established as Beerwah Reptile Park in 1970 and expanded by the Irwin family, it houses over 1,200 animals including crocodiles, tigers, elephants, koalas and kangaroos. Known for its conservation programs, wildlife hospital and daily live shows in the Crocoseum, it is a major visitor attraction north of Brisbane.

Visitors can explore open-range exhibits and themed habitats including Africa, Tiger Temple, Bindi's Island and the Crocoseum stadium. The zoo is set on 110 acres with landscaped gardens, walk-through enclosures for kangaroos and koalas, and the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital viewing area. Expect daily wildlife shows, keeper talks, animal encounters and feeding experiences, with paved pathways connecting exhibits, food outlets and retail areas.

Opened on 3 June 1970 as the Beerwah Reptile Park by Bob and Lyn Irwin. Expanded under their son Steve Irwin and his wife Terri Irwin from the 1990s, renamed Australia Zoo, and developed into a major zoological and conservation facility with the establishment of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in 2004.

Widely associated with the conservation work and legacy of Steve Irwin, the zoo is recognized for wildlife conservation, education and rehabilitation programs and serves as a prominent family attraction on the Sunshine Coast.