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Australia Zoo

Beerwah

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Australia Zoo

    Welcome to Australia Zoo, a sanctuary that represents the life's work of the Irwin family. As you stand here at the entrance, you are stepping into a vision that began as a small reptile park and was transformed by Steve and…

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  2. 2Dingoes and Roo Heaven — The Heart of Australia

    Our first stop brings us to the dingo enclosure, home to Australia's native wild dogs. Steve Irwin often described these animals as 'drop-dead gorgeous,' and here you can see them in an environment that respects their wild nature. …

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  3. 3Wombat Woods — The Bulldozers of the Bush

    Moving deeper into the Australian section, we encounter the wombats, which Robert Irwin affectionately calls the 'bulldozers of the bush.' These stout, muscular marsupials are the closest living relatives to the koala, but they…

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  4. 4The Crocoseum — The Stadium of Conservation

    The architectural and emotional centerpiece of Australia Zoo is the Crocoseum. This massive arena was Steve Irwin's dream, built to demonstrate the raw power and behavior of crocodiles in a way that would inspire awe rather than…

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  5. 5Tiger Temple and Southeast Asia

    As we transition from the Australian bush, we enter the Tiger Temple, a beautifully themed area that transports you to the jungles of Southeast Asia. This exhibit houses both Sumatran and Bengal tigers, majestic predators that…

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  6. 6Bindi’s Island and the African Savanna

    Bindi’s Island is an immersive, tropical oasis inspired by the treehouse of Bindi Irwin. Here, you can wander through a three-story timber treehouse that offers panoramic views of the surrounding exhibits. …

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  7. 7The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

    Located just outside the main zoo gates, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is perhaps the most significant part of the Irwin legacy. Inspired by Steve’s mother, Lyn Irwin, who was a pioneer in wildlife rehabilitation, this…

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  8. 8Closing

    As our tour of Australia Zoo comes to an end, we reflect on the incredible journey of this institution. What began as the Beerwah Reptile Park has evolved into a global force for conservation, driven by a family's unwavering…

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What is Australia Zoo?

Australia Zoo is a place in Beerwah with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationBeerwah
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-26.8366, 152.9595
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