Excellent Took our friend that was visiting from the States. We all absolutely loved it. The animals are very well cared for and loved. Behind the scenes tour guides were fantastic, professional and obviously love their jobs! Food is reasonably priced although you are able to take in your own. We will definitely return.

Tickets - We purchased tickets in advance from the visitor information centre at Queen's Street in Brisbane CBD and managed to get a 10% discount + a free silver koala pin each. Highly recommend doing so if already in the vicinity of the visitor information centre.

Parking - Lots of free parking available on a weekday.

Overall vibes - Loved how relaxed it felt stepping into the sanctuary. The animals all looked like they were living their best life, and all the staff members we met seemed to genuinely enjoy working there. It was great that the shows were available both in the morning and afternoon, so we could tour at our own pace instead of having to rush to catch them. The shows were fairly short (15 mins) but very informative. The keepers clearly prioritised the comfort of the animals and made slight adjustments to the show accordingly. We enjoyed buying some kangaroo feed then venturing into the open field to feed them!

F&B - Food selection was good and expectedly pricey (since it is an attraction afterall!). We only got light bites and ended driving back to town for food after leaving mid afternoon.

We were five adults and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. There were many families out and about and the kids looked like they were having fun. Ample stroller parking all around the sanctuary.

So many koalas! My husband and I visited the koala sanctuary last week when we were in Brisbane. I don’t know why I was surprised that there were so many koalas!! Of course I expected to see several but you can literally walk around from one spot to another to another and keep seeing koalas. It was wonderful!

And you can get so close to where they are perched (and sleeping of course) in their trees!

We also really enjoyed the rest of the park as well - the birds and the kangaroos.

We thought it was all really well done. We personally didn’t sign up for the pictures with the koalas but we didn’t others doing it and they seemed to enjoy it.

Overall a fun day and a great experience!

Lovely day out Great day out with close up opportunities for Great photos. You can buy feed for the kangaroos and then feed them. Lots to see and shows put on.
Lovely shaded area for lunch and reasonably priced cafe.
We caught the bus which takes you right outside the Sanctuary. Worth a visit.

Excellent trip This is one of the best trips I have ever been on. Seriously. Everything was excellent, the crew, the boat, the commentary, the animals, everything was excellent. Don’t think about it, just go!

The animals looked very happy and well taken care of. It was heartwarming to see the dedication of the staff.
​It was also nice to see all the different local animals beyond the koalas, making it a wonderful showcase of Australian wildlife. A fantastic and ethical experience!

Great time Great experience. Wonderful experiences with the animals and friendly staff. It is a terrific day to spend outdoors..

Happy animals, living their best lives⚘️ “Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane was truly amazing. The place was so well kept, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the animals looked healthy, happy and so well cared for. I loved watching the kangaroos lazing around and living their best lives. Going there with my father is a memory I will always treasure. ❤️

There is room for improvement. Although I like the opportunity to see Australian animals, the Lone Pine Sanctuary seems a little more expensive to me. Some areas were overcrowded, making it difficult to see the animals properly. The queues for koala photos are long, and some activities seem to be limited in time. The Wi-Fi and coffee facilities were good.

Easy to reach using private or public transport from the QBD. The venue hosts different species not just koalas but also Kangaroos, crocodiles, reptiles, birds. For the welfare of animals koalas cannot be hugged but guests can pay more to see them closer and cuddle them with the supervision of staff. Everybody working seemed professional and committed to preserve the welfare of the animals. A bit pricy, but considering what you get it is still worth a visit.

Good Day out Good day out especially from the Kangaroo Paddock onwards.
Kangaroo's, Emu's, Birds.
You can pat some of the Kangaroo's. The Emu's are tame too.

Well worth visiting. Great Experiance. The Tour gets better from the Kangaroo and Emu Paddock onwards. You can pat the Kangaroo's. Crocodiles Snakes, Lizards, Birds etc.

Lone Pine Koala Santurary Great Experiance.
Tour gets better from the Kangaroo paddock, where you can walk in with the Kangaroo' and Emu's. Crocodiles, Snakes, Lizards and Birds.

Fantastic for the whole family. The owl encounter far exceeded my expectations. Leanne and the team have so much knowledge and really know how to respect the animals and also have them guided over in a way that they seemed to be genuinely having fun. Beautiful lay out, and the Koalas were so very special.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a must-visit considering it's status as the world's first, oldest, and largest koala sanctuary in the world. It was truly a special experience seeing and interacting with the koalas and kangaroos up close especially in the huge free-roam area where the kangaroos were. The park is very well-maintained, with a number of other sections with a variety of other insects and animals. Definitely worth a visit if ever in Brisbane!

Great attraction! Nice to come out here to see the various animals including the koalas. Great day out and all of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The admission fee was fine and we were there for a few hours. The animals all well looked after!

We are from the USA, living temporarily in Queensland for 18 months. Whenever we have friends or family visiting, Long Pine is one of the first places we go. We bought the 12 month pass to save a little money. We love to go in the afternoon, after the crowds have diminished. There's not as many shows, but it just seems more relaxing. Our guests love interacting with the kangaroos and getting so close to the koalas. You really don't need a lot of time to catch their exhibits, so Long Pine is a good go to place if you want to see some of the unique animals Australia has to offer.

A must-do in Brisbane! We booked a koala experience which was, without doubt, one of my highlights from our trip Down Under!

But the day was so much more the sheepdog show, the bird show, feeding and petting the kangaroos and wallabies! The pigs! The wombats and the Tasmanian Devil! Loved them all!

Food is good and not overly expensive. The gift shop is amazing - I could've bought everything!

All of the staff we met were polite, friendly, kind and informative.

You couldn't ask for a better day out!

Koalas and kangaroos This is the highlight of my trip to Brisbane. We took a river cruise to the sanctuary. The boat ride was approximately one and a half hours. The sanctuary is interactive. Many options to see koalas, kangaroos,emus, wombats, wallaby, Tasmanian devils and many more. There is an option to feed the kangaroos. I absolutely recommend you do it.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is truly one of Brisbane’s most special attractions and a must-visit for anyone who loves animals. From the moment you walk in, the natural bushland setting makes you feel close to wildlife in a peaceful environment. The highlight, of course, is the koalas—you can see them up close, learn about their habits, and even have the chance to gently hold one for a photo, which is an unforgettable experience.

Beyond koalas, the sanctuary offers so much more. You can hand-feed kangaroos in a large open field, watch platypuses swimming, and see a variety of native birds, reptiles, and farm animals. The daily keeper talks and shows are both fun and educational, making it a great place for families and kids to learn about Australia’s unique wildlife.

The staff are friendly and clearly passionate about animal care and conservation, which adds to the overall experience. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and easy to navigate, with plenty of shaded areas to rest. There’s also a nice café with good food and drinks.

Overall, Lone Pine is not just a sanctuary but a place where you truly connect with nature. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!

Nice place to hang out with quite a few decent show - bird predator , sheep and dogs show, .. koala photo taking up close.. and a huge field with free roaming kangaroos u can touch and pat them.
Easy access by uber . Good family and kids outing and easily 3-4 hrs spend there.

What a magical place along the Brisbane River! As the largest and oldest koala sanctuary, it’s not just about seeing animals—it’s about conservation and welfare, which are clearly at the heart of everything they do. Everyone I met was genuinely passionate about their work, and the energy was infectious. You can’t help but feel uplifted and curious to learn more about koalas and the many other animals they care for and rehabilitate.

I booked the Koala Discovery Tour and had the pleasure of having Ruth as my guide. Not only did I get a full hour with her all to myself, but she was also an incredible wealth of knowledge—patiently answering all my questions and sharing fascinating insights. I even got to spend one-on-one time with the koalas, which was an unforgettable highlight.

Beyond the koalas, there’s so much more to experience. The dingoes were fascinating to observe, Cockie the cockatoo was an absolute character, and the kangaroos were so relaxed (and softer than I expected!). Feeding the lorikeets was pure joy.

Overall, my experience was nothing short of wonderful. If you plan on visiting more than once, an Annual Membership is a smart choice—it includes 10% off food and merchandise too. I’ll definitely be back soon, and I’m especially excited for the Nocturnal Tour this Friday at 5pm

Twilight tours after closing are a real treat We've been to Lone Pine on a couple of previous occasions so we undertook a twilight walk after the sanctuary had closed. Two really knowledgable and welcoming guides took us around the nocturnal animals with torches and night vision cameras provided. A really quality experience and would highly recommend.

Excellent experience kangaroos can be fed. The Tasmanian Devil looks soft but look at those jaws and teeth. Koala are always good to watch. So is the Platypus we saw a central python as well as all the other birds and animals. Well worth the entry fee. You may want to get there early before the crowds come in we went on a week day and by lunch time there were people everywhere

Great day out with the Koala's! Clean and a great experience. Having some friends from overseas it was a good little spot to bring those who aren't prevalent to koala's for an experience.

No more compelling reasons to visit It was a 5-star attraction when I visited it many times 10 or more years ago. However, there are no more compelling reasons to visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Even though it had become much more expensive,
• Visitors could no longer hold and cuddle koalas. Photo taking with koalas had become much more expensive and they no longer provide photos.
• Koala talk had no screen.
• Sheep show cut short, 1 sheep dog instead of 2. Sheep no longer guided by sheep dogs to jump off ramp. No more whistling to command the dogs to guide the sheep. Instead, staff walked beside sheep instead. Is this the way to control sheep?
• No sheep shearing after sheep show.
• At the barn, there were empty enclosures and a few enclosures were removed. No more feeding of lambs.
• No more feeding sheep and goats next to barn.

This place was pretty good! You can definitely get close to both the koalas and kangaroos, which is nice. Some good photo opportunities, varying by animal.

The one big downside is that they don't give you the opportunity to buy any of the animal experiences when you get your ticket, only once you're inside and have already spent 30 minutes looking at birds and koalas.

By the time I figured out where I needed to go to buy the koala experience (where you get to hold one) the only booking was two hours from that point. 😕 Other people knew to go directly to the booking kiosk.

Worse, they don't allow refunds, so my idea to buy it and use it if I was there two hours (or get a refund if I wasn't) didn't work. I stayed for an hour after that point, so it would have been a long wait for the koala experience.

To me this seems simple to solve: let people book their animal experience when they get their tickets.

Oh, and don't wear nice shoes as it's completely impossible not to step in kangaroo 💩. It's absolutely everywhere, so wear shoes that are easy to clean.

All in all, I'm glad I went, but do wish I would have gotten a photo with a koala.

Too much money, not many animals Way too much money for what you get. Very few animals and they are very confined. not impressed at all. Cost a bunch to Uber here and admission is high. Definitely not worth it!

Although not a large or flashy facility, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is very well organised and focused on its core attractions. I was able to meet koalas up close from many different angles, and they were surprisingly active and lively. The kangaroo feeding area was spacious, allowing plenty of interaction with them. The dingoes were fascinating, as they looked remarkably similar to domestic dogs. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a great place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Lovely large sanctuary with lots of native animals. Some of their confinements were large and spacious, while some other one seemed a bit small. Staff is friendlyvand knowledgeable throughout. There are plenty of amenities in the park, toilet facilities, cafes etc.
The nicest part is the large kangaroos section where the kangaroos roam around freely. This is a lovely part to explore and walk around in, you can even feed the kangaroos with pellets you can purchase from the shop. However, they are well fed and might not be that interested in the snacks.

Beauty breathtaking brilliant. Absolutely Awesome, something for everyone. A space of beauty and tranquilitybest of all you can roam around the fields and feed the kangaroos a day well worth spending out.

Is this the worst zoo ever? People say that it’s the worst zoo ever. This is my favourite zoo but really bad at handling animals. No one loves lone pine. This is not the worst zoo but people keep saying it is. This zoo is ethical and ZAA approved. I go there often

A Must-Visit for Animal Lovers! I’ve lived in Brisbane for years, and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is still one of my favorite places to take visitors—or just go for a relaxing day out. It’s not just about koalas (though they’re the stars of the show!); the whole place is well-run, and you get to see Aussie wildlife up close in a way that feels natural and respectful to the animals.

I recently visited the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane and wanted to share my experience. The sanctuary offers a truly enriching opportunity to observe a diverse range of Australian wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, and wallabies, alongside many other fascinating creatures. While the admission price might be considered somewhat high, I understand the significant costs associated with maintaining such a facility and ensuring the well-being of its inhabitants.

The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the engaging and educational raptor and sheepdog demonstrations. These presentations provided fascinating insights into the unique abilities of these animals. I highly recommend Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary as a worthwhile destination for individuals, couples, and families seeking an enjoyable and informative experience. The opportunity to learn about and connect with these magnificent animals is truly remarkable.

A very nice place to spend a half day while in Brisbane. Many koalas and kangaroos as well as few other Australian wild and domestic animals and birds with some life shows. Great for families with kids but also for any age animal enthusiasts. Easy access by public transportation from downtown Brisbane. There is a nice option to take a river cruise there and back. Unless you really want to touch a koala, special packages which include a short encounter are unnecessary. There are so many koalas that you can see up close there and only if you are eager to touch you need the special packages.

What a wonderful place. The Flying Raptor show was awesome. Lots of knowledge and excitement. The birds actually flew through the crowd. The handlers were full of knowledge. We even paid a little extra at the end of the show to hold the bird & take a picture. What a rare opportunity and totally worth it.

Flooftastic! I had a lovely half day between work commitments at the sanctuary. I’d assumed the koalas were all free range and might be difficult to see. But as they’re quite difficult to introduce to each other, they are in enclosures that means they get their own space in small groups or solo and still aren’t too bothered by people.
And they’re so cute and floofy!
I’m not a fan of petting wild creatures so like the fact you can’t hold them at the sanctuary, but you can get pretty close to them and you’ll get some great photos.
The interactions with roos and wombats were a bit too hands on for me, with kids able to walk over to them while they’re relaxing and hug them, much to their parents’ delight. The animals didn’t seem to mind and maybe it’s great to create that bond and care for animals at a young age, it’s just not for me.
So I’d recommend if you want to see some beautiful creatures. They all seem well cared for and I learned a lot!

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Great views of koalas, up close. Pet and feed the kangaroos. Great raptor show. They flew right over our heads. We rode the boat up the river to the sanctuary. Nice cruise!

A Must-Visit!

I absolutely love this place—I’ve been here three times already, and I’d go again in a heartbeat! Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is perfect for everyone—families, kids, couples, or even solo travelers. No matter your age, this place has something special to offer.

It’s the perfect escape from the city, where you can immerse yourself in nature and connect with incredible wildlife. Feeding the animals, wandering through the beautiful surroundings, and just soaking in the peaceful atmosphere make for such a refreshing experience.

The staff here are incredibly friendly and helpful, always ensuring visitors have the best experience. The sanctuary is also impressively clean and well-maintained, which makes exploring even more enjoyable.

Of course, the stars of the show—the adorable koalas—are everywhere, and the free-range kangaroos are an absolute joy to feed and pet. Watching them up close is such a unique and memorable experience!

Coffee and snack caffe available at the sanctuary.

Getting here is easy, with convenient Uber access and free parking for visitors.

Lone Pine truly is a special place. Keep up the amazing work, and I can’t wait to visit again!

Wonderful We came here with the river boat trip which provided the general admission, but also bought the Koalas Photos admission in advance. It's important to have your time slot.
All of the animals are very well treated. The stars are the koalas and kangaroos, but the platypus was unique. Plenty of space to walk around.
If you come by boat and only have 3 hours in the sanctuary, skip the nocturnal animal part, as there is nothing to see in daytime.

I had this trip booked about 1 year ago and although you can no longer hold a koala, you can touch and have photos taken with them at an additional cost. It certainly didn't disappoint. The koalas, feeding the kangaroos and the aerial raptor display were definitely the highlights but there were other animals, crocodiles, dingos, water dragons just wandering around the tourists. We didn't get to see the wombats or the Tasmanian Devil, but there are various species of Cockatoo.
Our day here was excellent, thank you.

platinum tour is incredible!! Ella took us around on the platinum tour, teaching us about and introducing us to a huge number of animals. It wasn't cheap, special birthday splurge, but worth every cent. Each of the encounters was unique and even after the tour was over there was another special animal encounter Ella suggested. We didn't know exactly what to expect and it was really exciting to just experience the whole day as a surprise. So I won't spoil it. We also loved that Lone Pine focuses on Australian animals, rather than being a generic zoo you could find anywhere. We'll remember this day forever!

Good half day trip This was my first visit to anywhere that had koalas so I booked a photo..wanted a dingo photo too but times of the trip didn’t allow it!

Great wildlife sanctuary with many animals. The Koalas are cute and you can see them very closely. There are dingos, birds, crocodiles, tasmanian devils and many more. The park is big, but well organized. The rare platypus is amazing.

You’ll want to come back This is primarily a koala sanctuary, but shares it with a great many kangaroos and other Australian creatures. It was easy to book a wheelchair for the day and the staff were friendly and helpful. For us, the koalas stole the show with their effortless appeal, strongly followed by the many kangaroos, which you are encouraged to feed and pet in their open range enclosure.
There are many other experiences and animals to get close to. Having to navigate a wheelchair around a large lizard basking on the footpath being one!
With so much to offer it was a wrench to leave.

Go see the koalas! Family of 4 including two teens visited from the US. We really enjoyed it! So many koalas here and we saw many that were “active” and awake and not all of them sleeping.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Lone Pine was the best. Way better than it's competitor in the brizzie area. (you know I mean) took the boat trip up which In itself was great as well Lone Pine is the way to go. Aussie animals only And the Raptor show was outstanding..

Wait until the afternoon.. not as busy/crowded When we booked trip to Australia, and visit to Lone Pine - I had no Idea it was during the AUS/NZ mid-July 2 week school holidays When we visited Brisbane - we had just arrived at the airport that morning - dropped our bags at the hotel, and headed out by Uber to LPKS.. arriving at about 1:30 pm.. At first I though.. "This is gonna SUCK!" as the place was packed with school kids and large tour groups.. which mainly served to scare most of the animal residents into hiding it seemed.. We did see a pretty neat Raptor show.. and then - wandered around - looking for something to do for awhile.. At about 2:30 pm - the place seemed to clear out - it was a cool and windy afternoon - and I think a lot of the kids got tuckered out and were ready to go home.. suddenly - the place seemed empty.. which was great! - - - - That's is when we saw LOTS of animals, including some joeys on the lawn we got to pet and pose with, Tasmanian Devils, Crocs, the Dingoes - (which also had a neat staff led experience) - and esp. the Koalas.. LOTS of Koalas! - more than I ever pictured in one place.. all very active, interactive, and CUTE! ------------------ We had pre-booked the "Koala Hold" - but they do not offer that any longer - as apparently research shows that Koalas do not really enjoy being held by strangers all that much - can't blame them - I know I don't! - - - So - we had Koala "encounter" instead - and we got to pet and pose with one Koala ("Howard") close up for maybe 5-10 minutes.. which worked for us, was really cool and we did not have to worry about dropping, scratching or biting either - - - - By the time we left- about 4 pm - the place was very empty - closing time is at 5 pm - and I would say the late afternoon is the best time to interact with animals.. very nice gift shoppe also as a source for very Australian Souvenirs..

Took the cruise from South Bank. Enjoyed the raptor show and the sheep dog show. Enjoyed the farm animals. Saw a Tassie Devil, crocodile, dingoes and platypus. Koalas can be found near the cafe. Enjoyed lunch outside at the tables by the car park with a view of the river. Kudos to the staff that work here, you are doing a great job caring for these animals.

Please protect our native wildlife and stop land clearing!

This is a great place to visit if you want to see a lot of koala, hear me out, there’s plenty, wherever you go there’s a koala.

However this place only mainly has Australian native animals like kangaroos, Tasmanian devil, platypus and many more Australian animals. So don’t expect to see animals you see in a normal zoos like elephants, giraffes or rhinos.

To be fair, all the enclosures are well designed and it’s like a replica to the real environment the animals live. For the kangaroos, there’s a large open area where all the kangaroos just hops around and you can feed them and get close up. There are interesting animals shows which you don’t have to book in advance.

They also offer photo with koala and I recommend booking in advance because they have limited slots per day.

I went on a weekend and it’s not very crowded because the park is massive. You can get around the park on feet.

The parking is free and there’s plenty of slots even on a weekend.

We visited on a school holiday Monday; arrived at 10 am and went straight in. Caught the end of the lorikeet feeding which the children really enjoyed. The Raptor show was the highlight for me with owls swooping low overhead! Don’t bother buying kangaroo food - they were completely full by the time we went after lunch - but even though the enclosure is expansive they were happy to be patted and we got some lovely photos. Yes, there is a free range emu in with the marsupials!
There were enough exhibits to keep the children (7 and 5) engaged for nearly 5 hours - and koalas, so many koalas! Surprised to see a cassowary in such a small area. There was a rescued wedged tail eagle so perhaps it was a rescue too. I felt a little guilty about the platypus and other animals in smallish enclosures.
An unexpected delight were the Tasmanian tigers racing around their large enclosure and under the walkways in the Nocturnal area, past the farm animals.
The quality and price of lunch was as expected from a tourist attraction - I would recommend making the effort to bring your own food and only purchase coffee and drinks at the cafe. You can watch koalas while you eat in the large covered area and we were stunned to run into a couple of miniature donkeys in the gift shop on the way out!
An enjoyable day, not cheap for four adults and two children, but a convenient way to see all our iconic Australian animals in the heart of the city.

The zoo is fantastic -- lots of wonderful Australian fauna in one place. The koalas are the definite highlight and you can pay extra to get a photo close with one (and you can pet it, so soft! 34$ for a group of 4) or pay even more to hold it (something like 45$ for an individual). They may sell out so try to book ahead. We did the group photo experience and that was great.

Must do in Australia! One of the few places you can hold or pet a koala. Kangaroos are a big hit here too We had gone to the wildlife Sydney Zoo. In Queensland people are unable to touch or hold a koala due to the fires. Understandably, there are concerns about any type of virus or health conditions passed on to the fragile koala. The Lone pine sanctuary exhibits animals native to Australia. The queen of course is the koala. Make sure and clarify whether you are getting a photo holding the koala or standing near the koala. The holding the koala will be much more professional photos versus standing near the koala. We spent about 3 hours there. Lone pine also has a great way to see kangaroos and feed them. You basically walk through their pen. It was so enjoyable. Make sure you don't have very nice shoes on ! Very walkable. The cafe was so so. . They did not have the staff and you had to really wait for food. Not much of a selection. Very happy we went here. This is really the best place to see native animals.

Must go. Very close to Brisbane. Workers told us the koala holding doesn’t usually sell out until 11 pm. I would buy entry tickets ahead of time and get there by 8:30 to make sure you can hold the Koalas at a good time. The public bus stops in the parking lot. Workers were friendly. Over 100 koalas and lots of pettable kangaroos. My girl really wanted to hold a koala and it was impossible at Steve’s zoo without booking weeks ahead of time. Plus the entry and holding are cheaper here. We went here and the zoo and both were amazing. They are doing lots of good work here. Please support them. You should figure at least 4 hours here. Will return. Koala holding was only about 30 seconds but didn’t feel rushed. The workers were nice and very happy to take cell phone pics. Plus it comes with a printed photo.

Great small zoo and sanctuary. Great friendly small zoo and sanctuary. Much more personal experience than the more famous Australia Zoo, which is also worth visiting. Excellent quality merch. especially the cuddly Koalas. Paid extra to hold a koala and well worth it. Took the river cruise to and from making it a very easy informative and relaxing journey.

What a treat to spend the afternoon at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary! We had a short few hours to spend in Brisbane, so we found some discounted tickets online and hopped a bus from downtown.

Knowing this is a sanctuary and not a zoo, we felt good about the treatment of the animals and the quality of care they receive. Staff were friendly and informative, and we loved this rare opportunity to be so close to some of these animals. For just $2 AU, you can purchase kangaroo food and hand feed one of the many roos and wallabies in the expansive kangaroo enclosure. I never thought I'd be wandering a field filled with kangaroos and even an emu. It was a very cool and unique experience for visitors coming from outside Australia.

For as little as about $35AU, you can also book a koala experience. This gave us a quick couple minutes to take photos up close and even pet one of the koalas while it perched on a tree-like stand and enjoyed munching on a eucalyptus branch. We got some pretty great photos from this. You can also choose to pay more for an upgraded encounter where you actually hold a koala and get professional photos taken. The encounters have a daily capacity, so you'll want to book in advance online, especially if you're going on a busier weekend. We enjoyed our brief session, and the koalas seemed unbothered, just happily snacking away.

Even without paying extra, you can get fantastic photos since the koalas perch in simulated trees, happily napping and munching on eucalyptus leaves, while safely separated maybe 15-20 feet away from visitors, and without the added visual barriers of caged enclosures.

There are also other animals to see- birds, dingos, wombats, free roaming lizards, and even the world's oldest platypus. We spent about 3 hours exploring, and we could've spent another hour or two if we'd planned around some of the other animal experiences, like feeding the lorikeets or if we'd paid for another up close and personal behind the scenes tour.

Overall, this was an awesome place to visit, and I'd love to return someday

Day by myself at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Brilliant place. So many animals to see. You can sit in the cafe area and koalas are right in from of you in little trees.
I spent all day there. Definitely recommend

Kangaroo time! I definitely like the sanctuary was really nice to get up and pet a kangaroo, koalas are absolute amazing!
Fish and chips were pretty decent at the cafeteria

Platinum Tour was fantastic! Fantastic sanctuary for viewing the koalas and is home to a superb collection of other Australia wildlife. The tour-guide was lovely and a great source of knowledge on all the animals.
A must see while visiting the city.

This is a Koala Sanctuary rather than a zoo - so whilst there are other species there, these are not the focus of exhibits. But if you love Koala, look no further. This place is a gem. It is clear that the staff are knowledgeable and really care about the animals in their charge, and the environment was beautiful.

We had a behind the scenes guided tour - a ‘Discovery Tour’ - and were guided by Elle. She was friendly and a perfect guide, sharing her knowledge and information at the right level for a diverse group. She was organised and kept us all on time and in line.

Whilst there, Elle noticed one of the elderly Koala had sneezed and produced nasal discharge. She immediately flagged this on the radio and a more senior colleague arrived within 60 secs to give the Koala some support. It was lovely to see.

We also got to hold a Koala, and it was evident that this is approached carefully and considerately. The animals were not stressed and are looked after by their keepers to make sure they were happy and safe. A lovely experience which we will never forget. Thanks