Last month, I was fortunate to get up and personal with Australian wildlife on numerous occasions, as well as learn a great deal about it.
At the end of my Wildlife Warrior work experience, I had the opportunity to visit the Australia Zoo, see its wonderful creatures, and learn about the numerous wildlife conservation programs they care for.
Because of its creator, Steve Irwin, who is a living legend for his legendary passion and work in Australian wildlife and wilderness conservation, the Australia Zoo is the most well-known zoo in Australia. Following Steve Irwin's death in 2006, his wife, and more recently, his 13-year-old daughter, as well as a rising number of Wildlife Warriors, proudly continued his work at the Australia Zoo.
Almost 600 individuals are actively involved in the treatment of endangered Australian animals, as well as education and assistance for a range of local and international species conservation programs. You may also learn about Steve Irwin's interesting life as a famous Wildlife Warrior on the Australia Zoo website.
The Australia Zoo is situated in Beerwah, which is 80 kilometres north of Brisbane and 25 kilometres from the Sunshine Coast. You may take the train from Brisbane to Landsborough, or if you like to be independent and drive, it is a 15-minute trip from both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
The Australia Zoo is very tired during school holidays and weekends, so purchasing your tickets online will save you a lot of time at the gate. You can acquire all of the information on the daily shows, as well as the timetable, from the Australia Zoo site, and you can even plan your itinerary and print it.
Single tickets to the Australia Zoo cost 59,00AUD, although discounts are offered for groups, students, and the elderly. It is worth incorporating a visit to the Australia Zoo in your itinerary if you are arranging your Australian holidays in South Queensland.
One of the main reasons international visitors travel to Australia is to see the country's unique creatures, yet chances of seeing them in the wild are slim. The Australia Zoo is a fantastic place to observe and learn about Australian wildlife.
On Anzac Day, I went to the Australia Zoo. The Australia Zoo is only open for 3 hours in the evening on this public holiday. I had no idea how large the zoo was, but after glancing at the zoo map, I understood I needed to make a decision and select some of the sections. I was relieved that the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Show had been scheduled for that day at the Crocoseum. This is the most exciting part. You will observe wildlife warriors interact with animals in a new and amazing way, as well as colourful birds soaring over the area and herons and birds of prey descending on food.
But this is only the start of the Show! The Croc Show, an extraordinary interaction while treating Saltwater Crocodiles, is the centrepiece of the Croceseum. The Irwins, Terri and Bindi, are the major characters in this film, together with a fantastic team of wildlife fighters. I would recommend spending an entire day at the Australia Zoo to make the most of your stay and see everything. If you only have a couple of hours, don't miss out on this fantastic concert!
The Croc Show is the zoo's main attraction. It is generally held at lunchtime every day, but on Anzac Day, it was scheduled shortly after the opening. You should check the schedules on the Australia Zoo website before your visit. Unfortunately, the photographs cannot convey the thrill. A video is most likely the greatest medium for bringing the atmosphere to life. The song, dance, and performance of the Wildlife Warriors, as well as Bindi's daring and excitement, are truly priceless. Following in Steve Irwin's footsteps, Bindi has been actively engaged, along with her mother Terri, in carrying on her father's work. It was moving to hear of Bindi's adventures and wildlife encounters.
When I had to come to a decision, I found myself hurrying from one location to the next. I was excited to see the wombats, my favourite Australian animal that is difficult to see in the wild. In Tasmania, I only saw it a couple of times. There were numerous enormous wombats roaming the green fields, and you can see a shot of a little adorable wombat below.
I rushed to the Wetlands to watch some magnificent birds and also happened onto the Echidna House, which was hosting a show. I spent the remainder of my time roaming about and photographing stunning red and grey kangaroos and adorable wallabies. Kangaroos are the delight of thousands of children "and adults" that visit the Australia Zoo each year. They are charming animals who enjoy being hand-fed and posing for photos with you!
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As previously stated, while exploring the Australia Zoo, you will notice various boards with fantastic information about endangered Australian native animals or species around the world. Here's one about how to protect the world's parrots. More information can be found on the Australia Zoo website.
There are several fantastic stores at the Australia Zoo where you can buy all sorts of souvenirs, some of which are also unique to this location, and it's also a decent chance to browse and see if you find anything you'd like to take home. ...as seen by the full bag, I discovered something!
Do not depart the Australia Zoo without having your photo taken with the bronze sculpture of Irwin's Family at the entrance. There are more statues distributed throughout the zoo area, including a giant croc sculpture for the enjoyment of children, as well as additional spots where you may take amusing photos!