Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass
Overview
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Treat yourself to a day out at the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, home to over 100 koalas and 75 species of native Australian animals.
As Brisbane's premier wildlife attraction, Lone Pine is the perfect place to get up close and personal with Australia's furry, feathery, and scaly friends. With a daily schedule full of shows, presentations, photo opportunities, and free-range kangaroo feeding, there is something for guests of all ages.
Just minutes from the Brisbane CBD, it is time to discover your sanctuary...
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to the natural terrain, not all surfaces are wheelchair accessible. View our map before visiting: https://lonepinekoalasanctuary.com/interactive-map/
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
If visiting with a service animal, please email ahead of time to [email protected] to make arrangements.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, home to over 100 adorable koalas, all ready and waiting to meet you! With daily photo opportunities, keeper talks and shows, and 70 species of other native Australian animals, Lone Pine is the perfect place to get back to nature and make memories to last a lifetime. If you've ever wanted to see a crocodile's toothy grin up close, be sure to check out our NEW saltwater crocodile exhibit, and come face to face with Australia's largest reptile in our 360-degree, underwater viewing dome. So what are you waiting for? It's time to discover your sanctuary. CHRISTMAS DAY OPENING HOURS: 9am-3pm
What‘s Included
Access to daily shows and presentations
Food and drinks
Wildlife Experiences (available to purchase)
Kangaroo food (available to purchase)
Transfers to and from the sanctuary (guests to find own transport)
Meeting points
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond Rd Brisbane Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass
Reviews
512 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We enjoyed it but maybe it is more a zoo than sanctuary
DWF719,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Hmmmm I have read the 1 star review and have some sympathy with the comments . However as I tourist I trust in the fact that this fully licensed and state approved “sanctuary “ operates at the standards that are required for the welfare of the animals. With that in mind I did enjoy getting close to Koalas / Kangaroos etc respecting that they are wild captive animals. I asked and they confirmed they are not a rescue / hospital for Koalas but do take animals after treatments etc. So all in all we enjoyed our visit and encounter with the Koala etc.
Shameful do not go there!
273prunep,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was genuinely shocked by my visit to Lone Pine Koala “Sanctuary”. Calling this place a sanctuary is extremely misleading — this is clearly a zoo, and a very questionable one. Many of the enclosures are extremely small, especially for birds and reptiles. The birds cannot even fly properly, which is heartbreaking to watch. This is not conservation, it is confinement. The koala enclosures are particularly disturbing: they are tiny, with fake trees, concrete floors, and the animals are kept very close to humans. In the wild, koalas live high up in real trees, far from constant human presence — not at ground level surrounded by noise and people. What shocked me the most is that there is still the possibility to touch, pet and take photos with koalas. Koalas are known to be highly sensitive and easily stressed animals. Allowing physical contact for tourism and profit is unacceptable and unethical. Even worse, the so-called “koala forest” is located right next to the restaurant, in the middle of where people are eating, talking and moving around constantly. Calling this a forest is frankly shameful. This place relies heavily on greenwashing and marketing, using the word “sanctuary” to make visitors believe they are supporting animal welfare, when in reality they are visiting a commercial zoo. The animals may be legally “well cared for”, but this is far from a natural or respectful environment. If you truly care about animal welfare, this place will leave you uncomfortable and disappointed.
Koala Sanctuary
Jules T,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing place! Just a short transfer from the City. We got an Uber but River Cruise options are available. Personally I think you need longer than the River Cruise timings allow. Lots of Koalas, Kangaroos, Dingos, Tasmanian Devils, Birds, Wombats (not that we saw one), Sheep and Sheep Dogs, Falconry, Platypus, Reptiles and a Crocodile. Small cafe on site with drinks and snacks. Plenty of seating. Can be hilly but good accessible friendly paths.
Enjoyable few hours
Gabby J,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00My husband and I went to this Sanctuary. It was well kept and great to see the koalas. Very welcoming professional staff. Does not take long to walk around the place. We finished in 2 and a half hours. Thought the shows were quite short though compared to other animal places. But well worth seeing.
Cool place!
Canadian Titan,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were really impressed with the Sanctuary. Well laid out, there was plenty to see. From birds, to crocodiles, birds of flight, dingos etc, there was so much to do. Feeding and interacting with kangaroos was awesome. There are a ton of koalas and it was worth it (to us) to spend the extra $35 for a few minutes of up close interaction with one. Easy and inexpensive to get to from the CBD (bus 430/445). Get there when it opens (9am) as it got busy noon onwards. Overall, a great experience.
Fantastic place, lots of...
Harry S,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic place, lots of Koalas and Kangaroos. You get up close and personal with all of them. A must see when in Brisbane.
Just Do It!!!! 🐨🦘
Jessica R,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As an American, I’ve always dreamed of coming to 🇦🇺. Along with that, being able to interact with Koalas and Roo’s was a must! The experience was everything I dreamed of and I’m so glad I did it!!! Book the Koala experience!!!!
Wonderful visit
Nicole W,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I love Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary — just a short bus ride from the Brisbane CBD (yay for 50-cent fares 🙌). There’s something so special about spending time with the kangaroos 🦘, koalas 🐨, dingoes, and all the other beautiful animals. Honestly, I don’t care how old you are — this place is pure joy. One of those experiences that never gets old and always leaves you smiling 💚
Amazing visit to Lone Pines
Ajohnsonuk101,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely magical day at Lone Pines. Highly recommended. Amazing to see the koalas and all the other wildlife including wombats and kangaroos.
Amazing educational experience
Muhammad M,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Staff are truly very passionate . We did this as a lay over in Brisbane was too long . Took an uber both ways , also had booked an experience for the Koala encounter our guide Zane was amazing .
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