Find your next family day out at a farm or zoo near Brisbane, Australia and beyond.
We are lucky to have some wonderful animal experiences in South East Queensland. This guide to the best farms and zoos in the area includes family-friendly farms, zoos and animal encounters in and around Brisbane, including easy day trips to the Gold Coast and...
The Ekka is Brisbane's "Country to City" show. Officially titled the Royal Queensland Show, it's a massive annual event that showcases the best of Queensland and has been a tradition for 140 years. I was honestly sceptical at first - the thought of massive crowds, the...
Every winter the humpback whales migrate to the waters off the east coast of Australia. No, they don't come for the Ekka or the Medieval Festival - they come to breed and calve after spending their summers feeding in the Antarctic. Luckily for us Queensland residents,...
White Ridge Farm is an award-winning, family-friendly farm located just north of Brisbane. With a huge variety of farm animals, and plenty of activities to keeps the kids entertained - from tractor rides and playgrounds to mini golf and more - it's a fantastic day out...
Summer Land Camels is a working camel farm and dairy located in the Scenic Rim, just one hour from Brisbane. It's the largest camel dairy in Australia and offers the unique opportunity to get up close to these beautiful animals, and sample some camel products. With...
Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World is located on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. With an interactive walk-through aviary, beautiful gardens, views of the Glass House Mountains and plenty of farm animals, this is a wonderful day out for the whole family. The Birds...
Sea World Gold Coast is an aquatic zoo and theme park offering animal exhibits, rollercoasters and family-friendly rides. Located on the Gold Coast in Queensland and an easy day trip from Brisbane, here's my full review of this theme park. The Animals The highlight of...
Crikey Mate! Australia Zoo is Steve Irwin's legacy. It's a 700 acre zoo located on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland with a decent selection of Australian, Asian and African animals and an awful lot of crocodiles. It leans heavily on its Steve Irwin connection from the...
Mooloolaba is a bustling town located on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia where the beaches are endless. An hour and a half from Brisbane, Mooloolaba is a great spot for a quick day trip to get out of the city, perfect for the kids. Here's how to spend a...