Zoo

Australia’s capital city, Canberra is home to the National Zoo and Aquarium, where you’ll find many of Australia’s must-see native animals like emus, dingoes, koalas and wallabies. If you want to see animals from your pillow, stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, where you’ll be immersed in an incredible animal experience. 
Which is the biggest zoo in Australia?
Just an hour from Adelaide and 15 minutes from the Murray River, Monarto Zoo is the largest open-range zoo in Australia. It is designed to let larger, grazing animals roam as if in their natural environment and is world-renowned for its breeding programs of rare and endangered animals.
Melbourne Zoo
Recently ranked Australia’s best zoo in a poll of international travellers, Melbourne Zoo is also Australia’s oldest, first opening its doors in 1862. The zoo is home to more than 5000 animals from more than 300 species on 22 hectares of grounds and enclosures.Because of its age, Melbourne Zoo is also a great spot close to the city. Just a 15-minute drive from the CBD, catch a train to Royal Park and wander over from there.
Dubbo Western Plains Zoo
Get a taste of the African plains on a visit to Dubbo’s Western Plains. Compared with other zoos in Australia, Dubbo’s enclosures are luxurious. Animals are given plenty of space to roam giving them a more natural environment than you are likely to see elsewhere. Here you can cycle around the six-kilometre circuit and experience the wild animals of Africa with just a moat separating you and the animals.
Phillip Island Nature Park
Penguins aren’t the first animal you associate with Australia, but down along the southern coasts (and much of Tasmania), it’s possible to see the little critters. Perhaps the best spot is Phillip Island in Victoria, roughly 90 minutes from Melbourne. The aquatic swimmers leave their homes at sunrise and come back at sunset, often in a military-style parade. Along the island, you’ll find viewing platforms for the best spots to watch from. And for a bit of a teaser, there is also an app available for extra images and webcams set around the park.
Adelaide Zoo
After Melbourne Zoo, Adelaide Zoo is the oldest attraction of its kind in Australia. The zoo holds more than 2500 animals (from more than 250 species), including the rare attraction of giant pandas. The zoo is found in the green belt to the north of Adelaide CBD, beside the River Torrens. It’s just a five-minute drive from the east end of Rundle Mall. Nearby is Adelaide’s botanic garden, a place to enjoy another glimpse of nature.
Hunter Valley Zoo
Located in one of Australia’s most loved wine regions, the Hunter Valley Zoo is a worthy break from the vineyard tours and wine samples (million is the area’s speciality). The zoo is smaller than most on the list, but that adds to its charm in many ways. Wander the paths and appreciate the exotic birds, mammals, primates and reptiles on show.
 

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