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Wildlife Tropical North Queensland
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Parker Travel Collection
 
By Parker Travel Collection
Published on 26 May 2009
 










HARTLEY'S CROCODILE ADVENTURES

In a World Heritage area, just 40 minutes from Cairns, the award winning eco-adventure is the ultimate place to see and learn about Crocodiles and local wildlife in a truly natural setting. The attraction features an amazing Wetlands Cruise on ‘Hartley’s Lagoon’ with crocodile sightings guaranteed! Visit our working crocodile farm, see the world famous ‘Crocodile Attack’ show plus informative displays including cassowaries, koalas, snakes and birds. Licensed Restaurant.

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CAIRNS TROPICAL ZOO

At Palm Cove is Cairns’ only Zoo - Australia's best 'hands on" wildlife experience! Visitors enjoy the largest and most diverse collection of native and exotic wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. There is an interactive ‘CUDDLE A KOALA’ opportunity (extra cost applies that includes complimentary souvenir photo) .
Twice daily show program features crocodiles, snakes, birds, red pandas, koalas. Hand feed tame kangaroos, see cassowaries, dingoes, wombats, birds, monkeys and more. Open daily 8.30am-5pm licensed cafe for breakfast and lunch.

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KURANDA KOALA GARDENS

This award winning ‘boutique’ wildlife experience, Kuranda Koala Gardens gives visitors a great opportunity to meet some of Australia’s iconic wildlife, right in the heart of the Kuranda Village at the heritage markets.

Take the opportunity to ‘Cuddle a Koala’ (small extra cost applies and includes a digital souvenir photo). See wombats, hand feed tame wallabies, observe freshwater crocodiles, see the lizards basking in the sun and enter Australia’s first walk-through reptile house!

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