Darling Downs Zoo

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Darling Downs Zoo
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Darling Downs Zoo
27°53′32″S152°01′12″E / 27.892277°S 152.020035°E / -27.892277; 152.020035
Date opened11 June 2005
Location Pilton, Queensland, Australia
Land area50 acres (20 ha) [1]
No. of animals500 (approx.) [2]
No. of species110+
Memberships Zoo and Aquarium Association [3]
Website www.darlingdownszoo.com.au

Darling Downs Zoo is a zoo situated in Pilton, Queensland, Australia. [3] The zoo is divided into four separate geographical areas featuring animals mostly from Africa, South America, South-East Asia and Australia. [4]

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History

The zoo was closed from 27 March to 9 June 2020 due to government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. [5] [6] As the zoo had large carnivores it had problems feeding them. It relied on bank loans and generous people to cover costs, and also set up a crowdfunding page to raise money. [7] [2] The zoo has since re-opened to the public.

On 6 July 2025, a woman was severely injured in the arm after being attacked by a lion at the zoo. [8]

Species

Species at the zoo from different regions (continent alphabetical below) include:

Africa
Americas
Asia
Australasia
Eurasia

Photos

Red-handed Tamarin at Darling Downs Zoo, Queensland, Australia.jpg
Red-handed tamarin at the zoo
White Lions at DDZ.jpg
White-coated African lions at the zoo
Whiptail Wallaby at DDZ.jpg
Whiptail wallaby at the zoo
African Serval at Darling Downs Zoo.jpg
Serval at the zoo

References

  1. ↑ Woodward, Jenny (28 October 2016). "Darling Downs Zoo brings a taste of Africa to small Queensland town of Pilton". Landline. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  2. 1 2 Sanders, Belinda (9 June 2020). "Darling Downs Zoo set to reopen after 11 weeks without visitors". www.abc.net.au. ABC Southern Qld. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. 1 2 "ZAA Accredited Member Location Map". Zoo and Aquarium Association . Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  4. ↑ "About the Zoo". Darling Downs Zoo. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. ↑ "ZOO CLOSED - Darling Downs Zoo". www.darlingdownszoo.com.au. Darling Downs Zoo. 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "WE'RE OPEN AGAIN!!! – THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!". www.darlingdownszoo.com.au. Darling Downs Zoo. 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  7. ↑ Roberts, George (16 April 2020). "Staff, volunteers pay for zoo animals' food as coronavirus cripples wildlife parks, sanctuaries". www.abc.net.au. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  8. ↑ McGuirk, Rod (7 July 2025). "A lion attacks a woman in an Australian zoo, severely injuring her arm". AP News. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
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