Zoo & Aquarium

Alma Park Zoo

📍 Alma Rd, Dakabin QLD 4503, Australia

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★★★★☆

Introduction

Alma Park Zoo was a private wildlife park in Dakabin, north of Brisbane, opened in 1969 and covering about 16 hectares (40 acres), housing some 53 species and around 229 animals. Known as Queensland's oldest zoo, it was fully landscaped with walking paths beneath a canopy of tropical rainforest trees and plants, letting visitors see native Australian animals such as koalas, kangaroos and emus as well as exotic species like red pandas, ring-tailed lemurs and pygmy marmosets. The zoo permanently closed on 31 March 2014; many of its animals were transferred to Wildlife HQ Zoo near the Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast, and the original site has largely been redeveloped for housing, retaining an ecological green space called the Alma Sanctuary Reserve.

✨ Highlights

Queensland's oldest zoo

Opened in 1969, it was Queensland's longest-running zoo when it closed in 2014, housing 53 species and about 229 animals.

Subtropical rainforest landscaping

Lush grounds with paths winding beneath rainforest canopies and tropical foliage.

Animal interactions

Previously offered koala, snake and crocodile experiences plus VIP encounters with red pandas, ring-tailed lemurs and marmosets.

Closure and relocation

Closed on 31 March 2014; most animals moved to Wildlife HQ Zoo and the site now includes the Alma Sanctuary Reserve.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: This zoo permanently closed on 31 March 2014; instead visit Wildlife HQ Zoo where the relocated animals now live — check its opening hours on the official on-site notice.; admission: The original zoo is closed with no tickets; check the Wildlife HQ Zoo website for admission prices, subject to official notice..

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Alma Park Zoo?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: This zoo permanently closed on 31 March 2014; instead visit Wildlife HQ Zoo where the relocated animals now live — check its opening hours on the official on-site notice.; admission: The original zoo is closed with no tickets; check the Wildlife HQ Zoo website for admission prices, subject to official notice.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.