Australia Zoo and Tiger Temple

The Sunshine Coast, home of the Crocodile Hunter and Australia Zoo, has been a popular holiday playground for Australian's and visitors alike. This tour goes directly to and from Australia Zoo, made famous by the antics of Steve and Terri Irwin and their global documentaries, now a living legacy to Steve. You will have time to experience the best of Australia Zoo.

This wildlife "Theme Park" is too good to rush. Spend almost 6 hours seeing the many shows and demonstrations including crocodile feeding and snake handling. The handlers even walk some animals through the park so you can get "up close and personal." The Zoo has a team of over 500 who believe in "conservation through exciting education", and will ensure you have a wildlife experience you'll never forget. View the majestic Glasshouse Mountains bordered by pineapple farms and pine forests as you travel along the Steve Irwin Way scenic route.

Tour Highlights

• Travel north to the Sunshine Coast catching glimpses of the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains
• Australia Zoo - made famous by Steve and Terri Irwin with their global documentaries
• Begin your exploration hand feeding Siam, Sabu and Bimbo - the adorable Asian Elephants or watch them at play in their home at Elephantasia
• Watch the Wildlife Warriors in the Crocoseum where all the crocodile action happens!
• Join the Safari Shuttle for an orientation tour
• Perhaps have a bite to eat at one of several eating venues - Feeding Frenzy, Dingo Diner, Croca or Kanga Kiosks
• There is plenty of opportunity for close encounters of numerous animals...
• Koalas, kangaroos, snakes, birds, alligators, possums and much more!
• Perhaps take part in an official Australia Zoo animal photo session (own expense)
• Visit the Tiger Temple - home to the critically endangered majestic tigers and cheetahs.

Australia Zoo's Tiger Temple

Home to our majestic Sumatrans and Bengal tigers, the Tiger Temple provides an amazing opportunity for you to get up-close with these magnificent big cats. Our Tiger Temple is built to represent an ancient South-East Asian temple, with two massive Thai dogs at the entrance, several Balinese huts and bamboo galore! With 80m of lush surroundings, the Tiger Temple is the perfect place for our big cats to run, play, and even have a swim! Australia Zoo's tiger handlers ensure our tigers stay entertained and enriched with stacks of toys and a large swimming pool for our water-loving cats to jump-in and make a splash all year round.

Everyday you can see our tigers swimming in the only underwater viewing enclosure for tigers in the Southern Hemisphere. How cool is that! The Temple features glass on two sides for easy viewing, and a small grandstand so you can take your time watching our cheeky tigers get up to all kinds of mischief. Come along and be part of the tiger action at Australia Zoo's Tiger Temple!