animal & wildlife experiences QLD Australia

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Animal Encounters

At first he seems hesitant. He circles, unsure whether to approach. Suddenly he’s made up his mind. He likes you, and happily accepts the little fish you offer in your hand.

You’re off the coast of Brisbane and you’re hand feeding the wild bottle-nosed dolphins that regularly turn up for lunch!

From the wild bucking broncos on a Western Downs farm stay to the rare nesting turtles of Central Queensland, the Sunshine State is home to all creatures great and small - and you can get to know them all!

On the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, the theme park residents just love to show off to an adoring crowd. Make their day by visiting the shark, seal, penguin, elephant, tiger and even the polar bear!

On the Sunshine Coast Steve Irwin’s crocodiles invite you to dinner and on the Fraser Coast you can wave to the traveling whales on their slow migration north.

In Mackay and the Whitsundays you might spy a platypus, koala or kangaroo and in Tropical North Queensland swim with the reef fish, dugongs, sea turtles and manta ray that call the Great Barrier Reef home.

Whales

Whales

See the almighty humpback whale launch out of the ocean. They're awesome! More on Whales>

Dolphins

Dolphins

Dolphin feeding in the wild is a rare and privileged event. Find out for yourself. More on Dolphins>

Sharks

Sharks

Get your heart pumping with an underwater dive and feed the sharks. More on Sharks>

Birdwatching Destinations

Birdwatching Destinations

Discover the best Birdwatching locations in Queensland. More on Birdwatching Destinations>

Seasonal Calendar

Seasonal Calendar

See our Quick Guide to the best feeding, breeding and viewing times. More on Seasonal Calendar>

Turtles

Turtles

Watch nesting sea turtles and emerging hatchlings head to the ocean. It's an amazing experience. More on Turtles>

Dugongs

Dugongs

Discover how this rare and protected species live along the coast of Queensland. More on Dugongs>

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

Queensland is home to stunning and diverse birdlife. See them for yourself. More on Birdwatching>

Marine Life Interaction

Marine Life Interaction

Feed sharks, frolic with seals, dive with dolphins or become an animal trainer for the day. More on Marine Life Interaction>