Koalas
Of every age.
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The world's oldest and largest koala sanctuary, founded in 1927 in the suburb of Fig Tree Pocket west of Brisbane on the bank of the Brisbane River, home to more than a hundred koalas alongside some eighty species of Australian animals. You see koalas of every age here, asleep on eucalyptus branches most of the day, with daily talks on their life and diet. In a wide open yard kangaroos and wallabies roam freely and can be hand-fed from special food bags. The sanctuary also has sheepdog shows, free-flight birds of prey, platypus, wombats, Tasmanian devils and crocodiles. It can be reached on an enjoyable river cruise from central Brisbane taking over an hour. Tickets are about A$63 per adult, per visitor guides, and it opens daily. It is one of the best places in Australia to see koalas up close.
Of every age.
In an open yard.
From the city.
Fig Tree Pocket, west Brisbane, about 12 km from the centre
By bus or car from central Brisbane, or on a river cruise of over an hour.