Australia
Australia's zoo was made famous by the late Steve Irwin. It makes a great day out, the croc feeding shows are a real highlight.
Near Beerwah
www.bigtravelweb.com/austrailia_zoo.htm
Haven for injured and abandoned Koalas. Great place to see koalas and to experience their unique pong.
Friendly and well informed staff will be happy to tell you all you need to know. Great family day out a few minutes from Brisbane.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Jesmond Road,
Fig Tree Pocket
Qld 4069, AUSTRALIA
www.koala.net/index.htm
If you ever travel with a family and don't want to carry all the gear that goes with kids then check out Possum Travel. I believe they operate in most of Queensland. They provide, prams, toys, carseats, nannies. They also have some great ideas for all the family and are a company with an 'eco conscience'. Thumbs Up!
When i first visted the Sunshine Coast (the stretch of land just north of Brisbane with beautiful beaches and crystal clear water) with my kids I wish I had known about Possum Travel. They used local suppliers to get us pushchairs, toys, nannies for the kids and they had some great excursions for the family. The eco bush walks and bike rides had a good emphasis on learning about the aboriginal history of the places they were set in, and on preserving the flora and fauna, and were also very fun. Definitely check it out if you're travelling in the area with a family.
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