Enjoyed my visit despite nearly being chased by a Cassowary papa that didn't appreciate me photographing his chicks close up!

Animals seem to be well cared for and in good condition. Proof - the cockatoos don't leave even though they can fly away at any time.

An expensive waste of time. This was a birthday treat for our now one year old while on holiday in Cairns but it was pretty disappointing. She wasn't fussed until she got to stand next to a kangaroo but unfortunately the ground was too wet and dirty (roo poo) to let her crawl around on her own whim. My opinion is based on having been to Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast twice - INFINITELY better, and much much better value. We didn't bother watching most of the shows at this place because as adults we're kind of 'informed' now. But we did stumple across a crocodile show that was very difficult to see and not as humourous to listen to as the presenter seemed to think. I'd only recommend the place to those who are visiting north Australia only with a desperate desire to get close to Aussie animals. We left the place without seeing it all as we'd just had enough.

Even though we'd seen koalas, kangaroos & birds up in Kuranda, we enjoyed the presentations on the snakes, birds, crocodiles & especially the Red Pandas. I didn't think anything could be cuter than a koala, but the red pandas stole my heart!
We had a nice lunch (they ran out of bread for sandwiches) at the restaurant on the premises.
We felt this zoo was too ($26)expensive, even with the discount coupons, and were disappointed that there were no Tasmanian devils or platypusses. The red pandas made it all worthwhile.

We were5 adults, who visited the zoo on October 15th. What a wonderful evening we had. The BBQ the staff and of course the animals, gave us so much pleasure, we are back in UK and still talking about it. Thanks to all for a great night.