Joanna James
The metropolis, which is considered to be the capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a city that is often overlooked in favour of Melbourne or Sydney but has so much to offer to you, especially if you are a lover of nature and animals. Let's take a deeper look at the zoos in Brisbane.
Australia is known for its vibrant and unique wildlife. There are creatures in Australia that you won't find anywhere else in the world. As such it is very important, especially if you are travelling with children, that you take them to a zoo so they can learn something about Australia's unique wildlife.
The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located 12 km away from Oaks Brisbane Mews Suites. It was first opened in 1927 as a sanctuary for koalas and kangaroos that have been injured or orphaned. Today it is home to over 130 of these animals. One of the main reasons why this sanctuary would be a hit with children is that it allows for you to have a meet and greet with the wild animals who reside there. It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily and have a different ticket price for adults and another for children. There is a lot of effort put by the sanctuary towards the conservation of the local wildlife.
A wildlife sanctuary that you can head to without driving for a while from one of the Brisbane hotels is the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre. There are trails which you would enjoy if you are the type that likes hikes. There are two paths; one is called the Araucaria Track and is great for ornithologists. The other is 1.5 km long, called the Corymbia Circuit and takes about 40 minutes. Apart from koalas and kangaroos, you can also meet some platypuses in their natural habitat.
Opened in 1992, this farm is a petting zoo where you can actually hang out with the animals that include emu, ostriches, white swans, peacocks and ducks as well as fish. It is open from 9 am to 4 pm but you will need to speak to the owner about the time you spend at the farm. It is an especially great place for little children.
The Brisbane Forest Park is free to enter and is always open. It is part of the gigantic D'Aguilar National Park which is roughly 55,000 hectares wide. There are plenty of trekking paths if you would fancy a walk into the very cusp of nature, and who wouldn't? It is almost a slice of paradise with heavily wooded forests, vast and picturesque lakes and Mount Nesbo for those mountain enthusiasts. If you would like to spend some time exploring the park you should make a day trip out of it and maybe bring a picnic with you too when you go. Keep in mind that it might be a bit too strenuous for smaller children.
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