List of zoos in Australia

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This is an accurate list of zoos in Australia. For aquariums, see List of aquaria in Australia.

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Zoos are primarily facilities where animals are displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. Such facilities include zoos, safari parks, animal theme parks, aviaries, butterfly zoos, and reptile centres, as well as wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserves where visitors are allowed.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Member Location Map". zooaquarium.org.au. ZAA . Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  2. "This tourist attraction lets you swim with crocodiles". Independent.co.uk . 30 May 2017.
  3. Wild Life Hamilton Island
  4. "Contact us (including street address)". Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  5. "West Australian Reptile Park". Archived from the original on 18 February 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2010.

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