Zoo & Aquarium

Tasmania Zoo

📍 1165 West Tamar Hwy, Riverside TAS 7250, Australia

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Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Launceston
Category: Zoo & Aquarium
Duration: 2-3 hours
Opening Hours: Generally daytime; check current times and talk schedules on site
Ticket Price: Ticketed, with different rates for children and families
Address: 1165 West Tamar Hwy, Riverside TAS 7250, Australia
Coordinates: -41.4050, 146.9900

Introduction

Tasmania Zoo sits beside the West Tamar River north of Launceston. A family-run zoo set among forest, it is best known for its Tasmanian devil conservation and breeding programme. It keeps koalas, wombats, wallabies, emus and other Australian native animals along with some exotic species, with areas for close observation and interaction, and scheduled keeper talks including devil feeding and pelican feeding. Smaller and slower in pace than a big city zoo, with commentary from a keeper's point of view, it suits families with children for a relaxed half-day and is a convenient window onto the conservation status of Tasmania's own species.

✨ Highlights

Tasmanian devil conservation

The zoo is known for its devil conservation and breeding programme — watch them feed and learn about the facial tumour disease threatening the species.

Australian native animals

Koalas, wombats, wallabies and emus can be seen up close, with some areas allowing interaction.

Scheduled talks and feeds

Devil feeding, pelican feeding and other keeper talks run at set times, giving a keeper's-eye view.

A small, forested site

Compact and surrounded by forest, it involves little walking — easy for families with children.

🛈 Practical Info

→Time needed：About 2–3 hours

→Good for：Families with children, animal lovers

→Opening Hours：Generally daytime; check current times and talk schedules on site

→Ticket Information：Ticketed, with different rates for children and families

→Transportation：About 20 minutes' drive from Launceston, on the West Tamar Highway

💡 Tips

• Talks and feeds run on a schedule — check the times on arrival so you do not miss them.

• Follow keeper instructions for interactions and never feed the animals yourself.

• Some paths are unpaved forest tracks; wear grippy shoes if it has rained.

• Combine with Tamar Valley wineries and Seahorse World at Beauty Point in one day.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Tasmania Zoo?

Generally daytime; check current times and talk schedules on site

How much is the admission for Tasmania Zoo?

Ticketed, with different rates for children and families

Any practical tips for visiting Tasmania Zoo?

Talks and feeds run on a schedule — check the times on arrival so you do not miss them. Follow keeper instructions for interactions and never feed the animals yourself.