Entry to Kuranda Koala Gardens, a compact wildlife park inside the Kuranda Heritage Markets where you can see koalas, quokkas and wombats, hand-feed tame kangaroos and wallabies, and watch freshwater crocodiles from a bridge over the lagoon.
Days
- 30 to 45 minutes
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Self-guided visit
Start / finish
- Kuranda Heritage Markets, Kuranda
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Make your own way to Kuranda by train, Skyrail or car
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Koala enclosures — see koalas, quokkas and wombats
- Open-plan area — pat and hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies
- Lagoon walkway — freshwater crocodiles from above
- Nocturnal Wonders — bilbies, bettongs and gliders
- Keeper talks — nocturnal animals at 10:30am, marsupials at 2pm
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.5
Based on 13 reviews
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AI summary of 13 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the close encounters with koalas and kangaroos, with koala photos emerging as a particularly popular paid add-on that requires advance booking due to demand. The gardens are commended for being clean, well-maintained, and suitable for families, offering the opportunity to feed and touch various Australian animals including kangaroos, wallabies and reptiles, with food often provided free of charge. What stands out most frequently is the compact size of the venue, which visitors describe as small, cosy and intimate, making it ideal for a brief visit whilst in Kuranda village. The most common caveat is that the small space can become crowded, and some travellers note a concern that kangaroos would benefit from more space to rest away from visitors.
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My first visit and I loved it. It's small but there's still plenty of wildlife, so I'd recommend dropping in if you're spending the day in Kuranda village.
There are koalas to watch and kangaroos to feed, and the feed is handed out free of charge.
A lovely little private zoo of native animals, some hand-raised and very tame. You can feed the kangaroos and wallabies. Allow a good half hour.
The koala photo was lovely. The koala slept calmly and we could only stroke its lower back, which is good for the animal, and it looked well cared for. I'd like the kangaroos to have a bit more space away from visitors, as some guests wouldn't let them rest.
We dropped in on a trip to Kuranda and booked ahead for a koala photo, which is a must as there was a queue. Under the newer rules you can't hold them, but you can gently touch the koala's back, and selfies on your own phone were fine. Astro the koala was awake and so cute I watched for half an hour. There are kangaroos and reptiles too.
