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15 Best Brisbane Wildlife Tours

The animal bookings sorted: Lone Pine, the world’s oldest koala sanctuary, Australia Zoo with transfer from the city and whale-watching cruises in season. The Irwin family’s zoo is a 90-minute pilgrimage Brisbane treats as local.

1.From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

Experience Australia's wildlife on a day trip from Brisbane to Australia Zoo with transfers, shows, and interactive exhibits included for a full day of fun.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Our driver Steve provided a fantastic and interesting commentary on the journey to teh zoo, and a few pointers for the best and most efficient way of seeing the zoo to ensure we had the best day at the zoo possible. It was definitely worth…”

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2.Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Experience Brisbane’s wildlife and city views with a scenic river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, featuring koalas, platypus, and bird shows for a memorable half-day outing.

★ 4.5

“Great way to get to and from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Cruise was relaxing and scenic. Dennis and the crew were professional and friendly. Nice selection of beverages and snacks on board. Highly recommend. Thank you.”

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3.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

Experience Brisbane’s wildlife and city sights with a scenic river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy up-close animal encounters and stunning views.

★ 4.7

“The river boat was easy to find in a great central location in front of the Queensland Art Museum and State Library. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. They also had a nice array of drinks and snacks available for sale. We traveled up river several…”

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5.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

Discover Australia's wildlife at Brisbane’s Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with a day pass. See koalas, feed kangaroos, and watch bird and sheepdog shows—great value and fun for all ages.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic place, lots of Koalas and Kangaroos. You get up close and personal with all of them. A must see when in Brisbane.”

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7.Brisbane: Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch

Experience close-up whale encounters and enjoy a delicious onboard lunch on this 5-hour Brisbane whale watching cruise, guided by knowledgeable locals.

★ 4.8

“An absolutely unforgettable experience seeing these beautiful creatures!! The Guide was extremely knowledgeable and showed so much compassion for these animals. I 100% will be doing this again next year! A must do if visiting or passing through Brisbane!!”

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8.North Stradbroke Island: Whales, Wildlife & Beaches Day Trip

Explore North Stradbroke Island with this eco-certified day trip featuring whale watching, wildlife, stunning beaches, and scenic views from Brisbane.

★ 4.9

“Amazing day discovering the wildlife and beauty of Stradbroke! We were lucky to have a very small group for the day and an awesome and knowledgeable guide!”

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9.North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane

Discover North Stradbroke Island’s wildlife, stunning beaches, and cultural stories on this small-group Brisbane tour. Perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing day on the North Stradbroke Island Tour! Aggie our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable and helped us to seek out all the wildlife on the island. We saw Koalas, Kangaroo's, Sea Turtles, Dolphins, wild birds and much more. To top…”

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10.Brisbane: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

Discover Australian wildlife up close at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane. Enjoy koala encounters, kangaroo feeding, and engaging wildlife shows for $39.

★ 4.8

“It was one of the best mornings of my life. Animated animals because I was in the morning and healers taking care of them. Too bad I didn’t see that there was a program with activities at specific times, I think it would have been…”

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12.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise

Discover the highlights of the Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise, including whale sightings, resort access, and eco-guided experiences—perfect for nature lovers and beachgoers.

★ 4.5

“We had a great day the crew were very attentive and plenty of information on the whales. Just a shame it was so rough which made walking around the vessel very difficult.”

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13.Whales, Wildlife & Beach Eco Day Trip to Stradbroke

Discover wildlife, stunning beaches, and scenic views on this full-day eco tour to North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane, led by passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“We saw quite a bit of wildlife, for example: a pod of dolphins surfing, whale slapping it's pectoral fin, turtles, koalas and more. The guide was very friendly and it was lovely having the smaller group.”

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14.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Whale Watching & Dolphin Feeding

Experience Moreton Island’s wildlife, whale watching, and dolphin feeding on a full-day tour with pools, beaches, and expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.7

“These activities were actually so interesting and attracted me! Generally, I was enjoyed with my family most of time! However, the activity of dolphin feeding was too short and rushed and we got to get changed our wet body immediately just after dolphin fed! As…”

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