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Lone Pine Koala Sanctury

📍 Australia, Brisbane, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Brisbane
Category: Zoo & Aquarium
Duration: Half a day
Opening Hours: About 9:00-17:00 daily (varies by season, reference)
Ticket Price: Basic and experience-inclusive tiers; buy on the official site for better value.
Address: Australia, Brisbane, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Coordinates: -27.5333, 152.9667

Introduction

Founded in 1927, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's oldest and largest koala sanctuary, home to over a hundred koalas. Its most famous experience is holding a koala for a photo (some sessions, extra fee), which is legally allowed in Queensland and a rare opportunity. In the park you can also hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos and see emus, wombats, Tasmanian devils, platypus and birds-of-prey shows. You can cruise up the Brisbane River from the city centre, enjoying riverside scenery all the way. It is a classic place to get close to Australia's national treasures and experience native wildlife.

✨ Highlights

Hold a koala for a photo

At the world's largest koala sanctuary, hold a koala for a photo (extra fee).

Feed the kangaroos

Hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos, a family favourite.

Native Australian animals

A gathering of native animals including emus, wombats, devils and platypus.

Arrive by cruise

Cruise up the Brisbane River to the sanctuary with riverside views along the way.

🛈 Practical Info

→Holding a koala：Koala photo is a paid, time-limited activity; confirm on site.

→Show times：Bird shows and feeding have set times; check the schedule first.

→Time needed：Compact layout, a relaxed half-day visit is enough.

→Opening Hours：About 9:00-17:00 daily (varies by season, reference)

→Ticket Information：Basic and experience-inclusive tiers; buy on the official site for better value.

→Transportation：Ferry / self-drive (cruise available)

💡 Tips

• Holding a koala is legal in Queensland, and Lone Pine is the classic place to make it happen.

• Taking the cruise also lets you enjoy the Brisbane River scenery, a special treat.

• Plan a half-day around the bird shows and feeding times.

• Opening, show times and ticket prices follow Lone Pine's official notice.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Lone Pine Koala Sanctury?

About 9:00-17:00 daily (varies by season, reference)

How much is the admission for Lone Pine Koala Sanctury?

Basic and experience-inclusive tiers; buy on the official site for better value.

Any practical tips for visiting Lone Pine Koala Sanctury?

Holding a koala is legal in Queensland, and Lone Pine is the classic place to make it happen. Taking the cruise also lets you enjoy the Brisbane River scenery, a special treat.