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A really fun place. The easiest way to get there is by the 430 bus from the city center. Takes about an hour. Buy your tickets at the machines at the bus station--50 cents a ride each way. They don't have machines at the sanctuary bus stop. However, if you get stuck, just explain it to the bus driver. It's a lovely place to visit for a few hours. Lots of koalas. You can't hold them anymore but they still look adorable. We saw some moms with their joeys. They also had kangaroos you can get up close you. I loved the Tasmanian devils and a few other animals. The bird feeding was fun. You hold up the dishes with nectar and the birds fly to you to feed.
Brisbane's own Zoo in the city. Love this place not crowded yet very beautiful. Kaola sanctuary was awesome. So many Kaola's houses with eucalyptus trees. The experience was amazing. We were able to hold the Kaola it was sold out. Able to do snake encounter. The place was shady with lovely trees. There were lots of animals to see. Exotic birds, Dingo , crocodile show . The pathway was steady and clean . Kangaroo experience was fun. Able to feel them while hopping around the facility. Love the area. Not too crowded and so close to the place we were staying .
This was my second stop in Brisbane and I had such an amazing time. Despite the rain, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. This may have been one of two animal sanctuaries I've been to where I felt the animals were truly cared for. The koalas seem to have all they need to thrive, there was an array of birds and bats under care. I was able to feed kangaroo. There were so many things to see, so much to learn and staff readily available to answer any questions you may have. I'd also like to remark on the gift center. The merchandise was thoughtfully created and curated. There were a host of sustainable products to choose from as well. The annual pass is worth it if you expect to go with friends or family. It pays for itself after the third visit.
This is Koala heaven! Although you need to pay an extra fee to pet the koalas but you get to interact with kangaroos close up. There's also a separate fee to buy kangaroo food to feed the kangaroo There's a few shows and talks that you can watch when you are here. However, overall, totally worth it and it's a must visit if you come to Brisbane!
LOVED this place. I was only here to see the koalas. They have a bunch of other animals such as snakes, iguanas, bats (yuuuck), kangaroos, spiders etc. They rescue and rehabilitate koalas then most of the time release them back to nature. They have a bunch of retired koalas also who look like they are quite happy to live there. I loved it when I saw a worker carrying a big fat koala into the koala section. She carefully helped him onto a tree branch and gave him a eucalyptus branch to snack on. He was wide awake and climbed all over the tree which was a real treat. Most of the koalas were fast asleep or slow moving from all the eucalyptus they ate. It is a very fascinating and educational place to visit. $50 day pass for adults. Small but decent gift shop. Very clean premises overall. Peaceful place. I would come back for sure.
Had such a lovely experience yesterday! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. My husband and I especially enjoyed the Koala discovery tour. We were able to hold and take pictures with the cutest koala, Pretzle. Nick was a fantastic guide and was super knowledgeable. We absolutely loved seeing all the Koalas and interacting with the kangaroos. Would highly recommend Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary when in the area!
The place to go to hold a koala. To get a photo spot, you must purchase the koala hold ticket in advance. This is a separate ticket from the entrance. Once you've entered the sanctuary, proceed to the hut, #24, (at the time we went) and get in line based on the photo shoot time purchased. In our case, 2:00 pm. You will not be accommodated earlier than that time which is understandable. The koala needs to rest and be comfortable with you at the time of the photo shoot. Koalas go through some kind of silent stress and may not be cooperative. The person before me had difficulty having a good photo with the koala. The koala just won't look at the camera. I was so glad that mine was pretty good. Her name is Mars. She's pretty heavy. The koalas appear to be contented with their habitat. I got the opportunity to see the staff changing the eucalyptus treats to fresh ones which takes place at 12:30, the time between photo shoots. The male koala has its own space and is separated from the females. The sanctuary houses other animals. I got to be with the kangaroos at their free range area. So nice to experience them hopping around you. There are 2 dining areas: one before the entrance and the other by the koala hold hut. There are also 2 gift shops: one by the koala hold hut and the other before the exit. In my opinion, they need to improve the quality and the items they sell at the gift shops. The gift shops don't look appealing at all. Some items are pretty standard, saw them while at Sydney.
Fun place to go and visit. We didn't arrive early enough to secure a koala-holding session but there were ample opportunities to take pictures of them. We were also able to feed the kangaroos, which was nice. And unlike some of the other sanctuaries I've been to, the kangaroos seemed content and not over stuffed from so many people trying to feed them. I also enjoyed seeing a platypus, wombat, and dingo. If you leave locally or plan to go more than once or twice a year, the annual pass is definitely worth it.
Came to the Sanctuary for the few free hours I had today from my tour. It's got potential but needs some work. Went there in the early afternoon when I had some down time from my work trip. Got my ticket at the door. It was a cashier-less system. So far so good. Price was reasonable. It was just over $50 AUD. The Good - You are able to get really close to a lot of Australian Wildlife. I fell like the pictures I got were some of the best from the trip. - There are opportunities, really only in the Kangaroo feeding area, to touch wildlife such as Kangaroos and Wallabies. - They let you walk on the off path in a the kangaroo area. The Bad - Obviously being mainly a Koala sanctuary, the "encounters" that the sanctuary offers sell out FAST. It's like you have to show up right at opening to get a chance for an encounter. - Prepare to pay up to almost $50 AUD for an encounter. There are some cheaper options, but those were all sold out too. - The sanctuary lacks clear signage and directions in a lot of the areas and on paths. There was no clarity that you could go off the paved path in the kangaroo area. But there were other patrons on the grass and then I saw the signs explaining facts about the animals so it was apparently ok. I also only saw two staff members on property once I was out of the Koala and Gift Shop areas. - They don't tell you what "encounters" are available till you've already parted ways with your money for the ticket... should really have a way to update that digitally. - Gift shop was very limited on what they had in stock... well unless you wanted a coozie or a koala plushie The Ugly - Now I'll preface this with I was in my work clothes, black shirt and cargo pants. I kept getting misgendered when I talked with the staff. They kept saying "sir". I hope they were just honest mistakes, obviously I didn't have my most femme outfit on, but it still hurt and made me want to leave earlier than I planned.
The costs start to add up with tickets, koala pictures, kangaroo food, etc...but this is THE PLACE if you want to pet/hold koalas, see them up close (sleeping, eating, climbing, and walking) as well as pet and feed kangaroos and wallabies (there are probably about 100 of them in a large, fenced, field, and see other cool Australian native animals such as the echidna, platypus, dingo, emu and Tasmanian devil. The sanctuary or zoo as I think of it, is a bus ride away from downtown Brisbane (I think it was like 3-4 dollars on the go card) and takes about 30 minutes. We spent about 3 hours there since it's pretty small, but again, worth it for the experiences mentioned above. read more
So many cuddly animals!!!! We made sure to add Queensland to our Australia itinerary when we found out it's the only state in Australia where you can hold a koala. After finding out that Lone Pine is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary we decided to go here instead of a zoo. To hold a koala you must purchase a photo ticket. They have a few shows you can watch and the have a large field where you can feed kangaroos/wallabies. Tip: buy your ticket online to save a few bucks! read more
8 years ago
KOALA-TY PLACE - MUST SEE 'Ello chaps! If you're a local, or visiting Brisbane, this is the one place you MUST SEE. We booked our trip to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary via Visit Brisbane, with tickets on board the Mirimar cruise boat. The Mirimar crew were phenomenal for the roughly 45 minute trip there, pointing out the highlights along the river. Once we arrived at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary we were captivated by how well kept the facilities are, and how close you feel to the wild life. This is a true gem. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is about 45 acres in size, accessible by boat, taxi, public bus, and car. There is an abundance of koalas, and other wildlife. No one in the family will be disappointed. This seems to be one of the few places in all of Australia where you can actually hold a koala. Their care takers told us each koala does encounters for a limit time each week. They seem to be healthy, in good spirits, and enjoyed the human cuddling. A park employee told me each koala can be held in encounters for no more than thirty minutes per week, and the fees for encounters are used for protection projects, research, and other initiatives that further the cause of koala care. It was truly a lifetime memory . The cost to hold a koala is approximately $20, INCLUDES a printed photo of your encounter, and the cost is in addition to the park admission fee. There are multiple exhibits throughout the park with koalas of all ages on display, allowing visits to have a bit of space and really feel they are close to koalas. There is an open yard area as well, where visitors can pet and take photos with free range kangaroos, wombats, and birds. Crocodiles, dingos, and other animals are also on display throughout the park. There is a café and gift shop on site. You can do the whole park, briskly, in about an hour or so, but taking your time, you could spend upwards of three hours in the park seeing it all. read more
Absolutely magical place! For an American girl who wanted nothing more to see koalas when she was visiting Australia, this wonderful sanctuary made all my dreams come true. Let's start with the koalas. There were baby koalas, elderly koalas, male koalas, mommy koalas, etc etc each one cuter than the last. I had the opportunity of a lifetime to meet one of these furry little guys and seriously I have never had a brighter smile in a photo in my entire life. Despite the 98 degree weather (trust me I wish I was exaggerating) I was beaming because my dream to meet a koala finally came true. For all of you crazy people who don't adore koalas as much as I, there are still plenty of other wonderful animals to see as well. There were exotic birds, platypuses, dingos, emus, and even a kangaroo petting area where you can feed the kangaroos!! This is a wonderful place for both children and adults, super interactive and you can tell the animals are well cared for and enjoying this beautiful place. Would go back any day! read more
EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE DESERVE 5 STARS. There's so much to do in Australia that you might only be able to fit one animal sanctuary visit in and THIS IS THE ONE. What a wonderful day filled with tons and tons and tons of Koalas (from baby to "retired") and kangaroos (lots of joeys in pouches and super jacked ones too) and ostriches and fruit bats and owls and pigs and sheeps and dog shows and all of the australian stuffs. We even saw lots of wildlife animals that didn't belong in any exhibits, but obviously liked their sanctuary to call it home. You can get very up close and personal with many of the animals, good for awesome selfies and pictures. We got suckered into paying for holding koala shots (they feel like shaggy carpet) but saw that many other celebrities (including Grover from Seasame Street) did too. They are very good about rotating their shifts so koalas don't get overwhelmed or tired. We explored most of the park in one day, but still feel like we didn't get enough. Definitely one of my favorites on our Aussie trip! read more
9 years ago
Whoa! What an experience this was!! Ok, right to the highlights: 1. We loved interacting g with the animals without feeling like we were stressing them out. 2. This was a great experience for both adults and kids! 3. The General Store ran efficientlyI and sold beer! Yay! This was a 5-Star experience all the way. The animal keepers were knowledgeable and polite. Could not say more positive things about this trip. If you are on the fence about going to the Koala Sanctuary, just go!!! read more
Cute Overload! As far as I know, there aren't many places in developed nations that let you hold a koala and frolic unsupervised with kangaroos. Yet just a short cab ride outside of Brisbane lay the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. A large sprawling nature reserve with inedible critters just teasing us with their plump tenderloins and rib chops. You do have to pay to get in and pay more to actually hold a koala, but it was so worth it. Once in the park, you walk by a bunch of stupid birds and some cool bats. Soon thereafter are multiple open pens of koalas, just chilling munching on eucalyptus leaves getting really high. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RGi95VFc_3M5paiGTmcNCA?select=i_rbK1Bs3MkOTzhCcIIgFA#i_rbK1Bs3MkOTzhCcIIgFA You can get really really close to the koalas in the pens, but they're too far to touch. I took the above with a 30mm so you can see that my lens was about 3' away from the little bugger. Also, pretty much anywhere you walk around this place you're going to see small to medium sized lizards hanging out on rocks. If you move slow enough, you can get right up in their face. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RGi95VFc_3M5paiGTmcNCA?select=surOElESq55H1_DvsOrLlQ#surOElESq55H1_DvsOrLlQ Near the center of the park where the gift shop is, is where you can pay to hold a koala and have your picture taken. I think it was about $16 and so worth it. You only get to hold the smelly bastard for about 90 seconds and once the fear of it clawing out your eye or peeing on your wears off, you can really enjoy it. Past that is the large and very open kangaroo and others field. Inside were dozens of kangaroos and some other random creatures just roaming around. The amazing part was that there was no staff to be seen. You could really just walk up to any animal and pet it. I was able to get about a foot away from an angry looking emu right when we walked in. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RGi95VFc_3M5paiGTmcNCA?select=5Ouyk8ZS99MWkXE7uIN3Bw#5Ouyk8ZS99MWkXE7uIN3Bw Hanging out with the kangaroos was pretty tits. There were so many of them and none seemed to care about us or be scared whatsoever. You can really just sit up on the grass near their layer and they'll just come over and plop down next to you. You can also scratch and pat them as hard as you do with a large dog, they seemed to like that. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RGi95VFc_3M5paiGTmcNCA?select=fGyKBvhCrCgkOC0e-xV_Yg#fGyKBvhCrCgkOC0e-xV_Yg This one was my favorite due to the colors; http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RGi95VFc_3M5paiGTmcNCA?select=wRniy9y6-lObch_8FGd1AQ#wRniy9y6-lObch_8FGd1AQ And even thought I knew that cartoons had lied to me my whole life, seeing a Tasmanian devil in person was just as disappointing as seeing it in a book. No tornados here. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RGi95VFc_3M5paiGTmcNCA?select=uWyVKs1APKZ3l3y3Qm8dpA#uWyVKs1APKZ3l3y3Qm8dpA Overall a must see place if you're in or around Brisbane. read more
[Koalas and Kangaroos] As part my first time in Australia, I had wanted to hold a Koala more than anything else. That said, a visit to Lone Pine was a no-brainer. It's a bit outside of town but worth the trip. I bought tickets online which saved me roughly $5 per person. As previously mentioned, the Koalas were my favorite part. It's $18 per person to hold one and get your picture taken. You hold them for less than a minute but you get a commemorative photo along with any you'd like from your own camera. It was worth every penny. The middle of the park is a large enclosed area where the Kangaroos are free to roam - essentially a large petting area. Roo food is available for purchase at $2 a bag. There was also a random emu in there which I was a little hesitant to pet as it stood taller than myself. Various other animal enclosures filled the park but be sure to time your visit for the wild lorikeet feeding - quite the experience with dozens of these wild birds landing on shoulders and heads. Lone pine was worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and drop by. read more
13 years ago
13 years ago
Great place to enjoy a sunny winter's day. I would probably have fried in Summer but an August visit was perfect. Make sure you stop by the general store to pick up some Kangaroo feed before heading to the Kangaroo park is brilliant. Roam freely around the park where they chill out around you or come hopping over to demand some food. I would suggest you feed yourself up before visiting as the onsite cafe is not exactly world class nor the cheapest but hey I guess you are helping to support the welfare of the animals. A nice little morning or afternoon out if you are visiting Brisbane. read more
Lone Pine was so much fun! I 100% recommend visiting Lone Pine if you are visiting Brisbane. Let me just tell you, koalas are unbelievably cute. They sit there holding on to the tree branching and just chill. It was totally endearing. For AU$18, you can even hold a koala and have your picture taken with it. You get a hard copy and digital copy of the professional picture they take. You can also have friends and family take additional pictures of you with the koala on your own cameras. Definitely a fun experience to not miss out on. I thought Lone Pine was just going to be koalas, but it was so much more! There were dingos, birds of prey, a platypus, kangaroos, tons of cockatoos and other colorful birds, a tasmanian devil, and so much more. One of my favorite things was watching the Birds of Prey show that is put on every day at 12:30. The birds fly and swoop all around -- it was very impressive. I also loved the kangaroos. You can just hang out with them and feed them their special kangaroo food. They mostly just chill in the shade, but sometimes they get up and hop around, which is so fun to watch. Just a bit of helpful travel advice: To get to Lone Pine from Brisbane City, you simply hop on Bus #130 at Queen St platform B4 and it takes you right to the entrance of Lone Pine. The ride is about 45 minutes and costs AU$6.70 per person each way. read more
We enjoyed our trip to the Sanctuary. Being able to hold a Koala and feed the kangaroos was awesome. However, we found the habitats for the animals to be very poor, and some of the animals looked very unhealthy. The overall condition of the zoo and the animals was slightly unsettling. read more
I think this is a must go if you visit Brisbane. The main reason is you can cuddle a koala without leaving the city. If you haven't seen a koala before, it's the cutest creature ever, no matter what age you are, you will love it. You can also see other Australin animals here, eg kangaroo, wombat, Tasmanian devil, emu and you can feed the kangaroos of you want. There is a cafe inside the property, I ordered fish and chip, it tastes really good., not oily nor salty and comes with salad. read more
We arrived in Brisbane in the morning via cruise ship. We took ship transportation to the center of town then caught an Uber to Lone Pine. This was a great day. Got to spend up close and personal time with a koala (for money of course) and Kangaroos. Free Wi-Fi throughout the park allowed us to share our touristy stuff via facebook. It was touristy, but a great way to spend a few hours. I can't think of a better thing for someone not from Australia to spend a day in Brisbane. Highly recommended. read more
7 years ago
A little out of the way but so much fun. There are no rail stations nearby (which is my preferred mode of public transportation) but the 430/445 bus line stops stops inside the entrance of the park. There are tons of koalas here of all sizes. If you're not a fan of koalas, there's other animals like the kangaroos, Tasmanian devil and dingos to name a few. You can pay $18 to hold a koala and have a picture taken with on or you can still touch one and take your own picture for free at the meet and greet. There's also a huge field filled with kangaroos and emus that you can walk around and take pictures in. You can even feed the kangaroos. The gift shop sells kangaroo food for $2. read more
Go!!! Totally worth the 14.40 roundtrip bus ride on the 430 from the cultural center, the 33.00 admission and the the 16.00 koala cuddle picture! :) Seriously though- you get to see over 100 koalas and kangaroos just jumping around! It's pretty small and we were able to see everything in 2 hours right before they closed at 5pm. Last pic time with koala is 4:30pm! read more
Lone Pine is a pretty awesome place with a really unique opportunity to cuddle a koala. It's worth noting that koala cuddling is somewhat controversial; it's legal in the state of Queensland, but not south of there in New South Wales. If you wanna cuddle a koala, Lone Pine is the place. There's photos on the walls of Pope John Paul II, Queen Elizabeth, Eric Clapton, Eddie Vedder, Vampire Weekend, and some chick from a Twilight movie. It was a who's who of koala cuddlers on the walls of the snack bar. Another cool thing is feeding kangaroos. Pay 2$ and get a bag of feed. I assume the roos are hungriest in the morning cause when we arrived at mid day they really weren't. You can probably save 2$ and bum some food off another guest. I don't think anybody used more than 20% of the food they bought. Overall, while Long Pine is a very nice zoo, there's opportunity to see most all the animals they house in the wild within a 2 hour drive of Brisbane. If you're not gonna get out into the country a bit, or if you must cuddle a koala, go for it. Otherwise, you can probably see the animals in a wide variety of places. read more
7 years ago
It's very obvious that the animals are well cared for and are happy here! There are tons of native Australian animals here that you other wise wouldn't get to see or interact with at zoos in other countries. I paid extra to cuddle a koala (100% worth it - but if you're going to do it, go early) and paid AU$2 for a bag of feed to go feed the kangaroos and wallabies (which you can just walk right up to in their open area). Such a cool experience and it's nice to go to and spend money at an organization that really cares about animals! read more
4 years ago
14 years ago
The place is not perfect, but if you're visiting the area from abroad then this is a must for your itinerary. I was staying in the CBD (Central Business District) just a couple of blocks from the bus station so I took bus 430, which is a much cheaper way to get to the location than the cruise. (If you want to travel down the river then I recommend getting on a regular ferry for a few stops, it'll save you quite a bit of money.) I was very pleasantly surprised by how close we could get to the kangaroos. That was my favorite part. I also enjoyed watching the koalas although opted out of holding one as I didn't need that experience. Perhaps the best place to watch them is the cafeteria area. Others have noted that the birds are boring. They may not be as exciting as the kangaroos and the koalas, but some of them look mighty impressive regardless. As you head out, do spend a few minutes looking into their cages. Some of their colors are mesmerizing. read more
My fiancé is obsessed with Koalas. So of course the largest Koala sanctuary in the world was always on the agenda! I have been to a few as well and this was easily the best one I have visited. Unlike a lot of other Koala parks in NSW and other states you aren't allowed to actually hold the koalas. Here you can! It involves a small fee but it is worth it and includes some professional photographs. They have more Koalas than you can poke a stick at and plenty of other native animals to keep everyone happy. They also have a kangaroo and Emu petting area. The Emu's are so placid you can go right up to them and pet them. One even stoped walking to pose for a photo! Great experience for young and old! read more
8 years ago
Had a great experience here at The Sanctuary. All the staff where overly friendly and very Informative. The animals all seem very happy and eager for attention. We enjoyed the one on up close and personal time with the Kangaroos and the meet and greet Koalas. The Sanctuary is a must see for all Brisbane Visitors. Just a 20 min drive out of town from CbD or take the river Taxi and enjoy the city sights and sounds. read more
11 years ago
This would be the place to go if you are in Brisbane and want to see Koalas and Kangaroos. Our Australian family kept suggesting us to stay longer to go up north to go to a larger Sanctuary, however we didn't have the time to do so. You have to pay an entrance fee of $35/adult. It was a bit much for a small place, but anything for the animals! You can pay to hold a koala and take a picture. You can get a ticket at the kiosks right in front of the picture taking area. Then you pick up your photo 15 minutes later. In the gift shop, you can buy kangaroo food. Perhaps it was due to the timing we went to feed the kangaroos, but not too many of them were interested in eating. A lot of them were napping and we ended up not even using all the food we bought. If you go in the afternoon, you should get 1 bag of food for every 2 person. It was very interesting to learn about Koalas. Even if you don't want to pay to hold a Koala, you can wait after one of their talks and they will bring one out for the group to touch one. read more
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The world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. You can cuddle a koala (and get your photo taken doing so), hand-feed kangaroos and see a large variety of Australian wildlife, all in natural settings. There are snake houses, wombats, Tasmanian devils, lots of birds, and much, much more. You can feed lorikeets, hold snakes, and look at lizards and echidnae and fruit bats and kookaburras. A super place for kids that like animals, and a great place for tourists to see all the animals that are so unique to Oz. read more
This sanctuary is very well kept. All of the staff is friendly and you can tell their heart is in their work. We walked through the sanctuary for about an hour before taking part in an up close 45 minute tour and talk. I didn't mind spending a bit of money to be able to hold and learn more about the koala's; anything to help keep this place running! Definitely check it out if you have a few hours available in the area. read more
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8 years ago
We went here mainly to hold a koala. We ran to get tickets because of reviews we read about them running out. But they sold a lot of tickets that day. And they made four lines with four different Koalas. The Koala I had didn't like me because I was wearing a shirt with no sleeves. So wear sleeves or something or you'll turn them off lol. We also hand fed kangaroos and got to take selfies with them as well. I would suggest going early so that they're still hungry when you go to feed them. This was a very informative zoo with friendly and informative keepers and staff. read more
8 years ago
One of the highlights of our trip to Australia! The park is spread out but accessible, you can definitely see all the bits and pieces of the Sanctuary - if you plan well. Try to participate in as many animal keeper talks as you can. We saw the birds of prey, the sheep herding dogs, and the python - among others. And you MUST pay to hold (hug) a real KOALA! The photo is a nice bonus, but getting to hold one of those cuties was amazing!!! The food is not bad, and priced great. Lounging around with all the kangaroos is great - excpt, we got too much too food and they were all full. So much fun! read more
13 years ago
Even if cost was a concern, this place is worth budgeting into your places to go visit in Brisbane Australia. Me and wifey just arrived from the States and pretty much everything here costs more than in the States. It's really not a drastic difference but broken down, food and activities and the internet options have all been a bit of a shocker to us. Yet, even though our tight budget just got tighter due to the increase in cost, we agree on the idea that there is always room to fit enjoyment into our lives, no matter how strapped we might be for cash. So I researched all the zoos and parks and made the decision to visit this place. WHY LONE PINE KOALA SANCTUARY? 1) It's close to the city - 20 mins south of CBD. 2) It's easily accessible by bus (430 or 445) 3) Price is cheaper than a big zoo (like the Australia zoo). $33 Adult; $24 Student (make sure you bring your card) 4) The staff, trainers and employees there were very friendly and seemed to really care for the animals (something we find very appealing 5) Hold a koala, python, bird of prey, other? ($16 each - includes a picture) and you can freely walk around the Emus and Kangaroos outside. 6) The handlers look like they really care about the animals; they animals look healthy and happy. 7) Very kid friendly. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has everything you need to see if you're on a budget and if you want to be close to the city. WHEN SHOULD I GO? Go as early as you can. We took the 445 bus at 9:10am Saturday from Indooroopilly and got there in about 15 minutes. I made my wife take her Koala picture pretty much as soon as we could and was glad we did. By around 11am, the place started to get fairly crowded and the lines for the pictures were doubled with the handlers using 2 koalas at a time instead of the one (in the early morning). The place never really got too crowded though. Going in the morning when it's cooler also allows you see the animals more active. Later in the day got to 90º and all you saw were wombats in their tree holes, dingos laying in the shade, and really, all of the animals not doing anything really active. Go when it's cooler (early AM or on a cooler day). WHAT SHOULD I DO? 1) Get your picture with the koala. My wife loves it and they take very good pictures there. It's ready in 5-10 minutes. You take the picture, walk around and get your picture from the Koala Cafe. 2) Get your picture with the python. This was me. Very cool! There actually weren't too many others that did this. Most were in line for the koalas but it's a cool photo to have around. 3) Walk around everywhere. Make sure you hang out with the kangaroos (when's it's cooler). You can feed them, pet them and watch them bouncing around. We actually go to see 2 mommas with their joeys in their pouches - pretty cool. 4) If you're getting hot, hang out in the Koala Cafe - *Free Wifi only if you purchase something at the cafe. Free internet on their computers and you can charge up your USB devices there while you wait. 5) Platypus - also a dark, cool place for a reprieve. 6) Go to the shows - learn something while you're there. SUMMARY We'll be going back there when family/friends come over. It's worth it for being so close and seeing the animals happy and healthy. read more
11 years ago
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Fig Tree Pocket Queensland 4069
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Fig Tree Pocket
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - zoos - Updated July 2026
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